Good morning, Naperville.

The Rotary Club of Naperville and community partners will host a Resilience Tactics Workshop for families of veterans and first responders on November 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little Friends campus in Warrenville— the free event will offer a resource fair, breakout sessions for caregivers, and on-site lunch with babysitting services.

KidsMatter explained that working and volunteering in high school builds skills like time management, responsibility, and problem-solving for teens.

KidsMatter in partnership with the Naperville Park District will host a Community Job Fair on Jan. 3 at Fort Hill Activity Center + teens can practice mock interviews and learn financial literacy.

The City of Naperville & J.

Gill and Company will start maintenance at the Central Parking Facility at 75 E. Chicago Avenue on Monday, Oct. 13, closing one level at a time until repairs finish by the end of October. Motorists should follow posted signage & use alternate entrances as crews fix concrete on the first and second levels and recoat the top level.

Naperville City Council voted to table Dutch Bros Coffee's proposal for a drive-thru at Market Meadows at its Oct.

7 meeting—citing traffic and access concerns—and will revisit the proposal on Nov. 4 after additional details are worked out.

Naperville is expecting more holiday parties as local hotels and restaurants offer festive packages and special booking promotions to host family and team celebrations.

Residents are encouraged to plan early and contact venues to secure dates—options range from full-service hotels with event spaces to intimate restaurant settings.

Naperville residents can look forward to a busy weekend with events including a Farmers Market, live music at Quigley’s Irish Pub, Halloween Trolley Tours, and art events at Pinot’s Palette—organizers say good weather and community fun are expected.

Chicago Bulls legend Craig Hodges and Shoot 360 GM Jarrett Starwood showed how cutting-edge technology transformed training and competition in the Ballislife League in Naperville—offering a glimpse into the future of basketball.

Hallow-Fest 2025

5 PM – 6 PM — Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel — $46.34 until October 9th — Immerse yourself in the vibrant worlds of anime and gaming at this exciting convention.

Trick-or-Treat at Safety Town

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Naperville Safety Town — $15 family donation plus a food item — Celebrate Halloween safely with trick-or-treating and activities for kids.

Dine, Drink, Dance! at Danny's Pub

7-11 p.m. — Danny's Pub & Grill — No cover charge — Dance to live music by The Cave Dwellers, a Chicago original garage band since 1964.

Bar Fogo Wine & Wagyu Event

Evening — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Ticket prices vary — Indulge in a night of exquisite steak and VIK wine pairings.