Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Good morning, Naperville.
🏘️ Community
Registration is open for the 29th annual Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K run/walk at Naperville Central High School, which starts at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.
26, with packet pickup beginning Nov. 21 + the event supports local care programs and includes a free pancake breakfast after the race.
Naperville Senior Task Force honored community leaders Dr. Mary Ann Bobosky and Rodney Randall as Seniors of the Year and recognized Bev Patterson Frier and Reverend Kenneth Lehman with the Senior Legacy Award on Oct.
6 — a special reception included a proclamation from Mayor Scott Wehrli.
💼 Business
Shibam Coffee opened Oct.
3 at 1120 S. Route 59 and offers authentic teas and beans from Yemen. The shop will celebrate its grand opening on Nov. 15 with a Yemeni band to share its cultural flavors with the community.
🎭 Culture
The Morton Arboretum’s Glass Pumpkin Patch returns today through Oct.
11, offering over 8,000 handmade seasonal glass pumpkins and items for purchase. The event features demonstrations by local artist Kit Paulson (from Naperville) and includes new designs for Hispanic Heritage Month.
🎓 Education
Naperville School District 203 is planning a $7M capital improvement program that features a 14-point list of projects for next school year (including safety upgrades at North High and facility work at other schools).
The board will review the plan at its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19.
🏥 Health
Naperville residents can drop off unused or expired pills at 10 fire station drop boxes open 24 hours and at the police headquarters on weekdays via the city's free, anonymous program.
Prepaid mail-back envelopes are available for those unable to visit a drop box — ensuring safe medication disposal and environmental protection.
More Naperville older adults are choosing to age solo without nearby family support, and experts advise planning for health, legal, and housing needs while building networks with friends or neighbors.
This growing trend reflects a shift in family structures and emphasizes the power of community connections.
📰 Lifestyle
Naperville homeowners can get a furnace tune-up from A All Temp, Inc. Heating + Cooling for $69 this fall to prevent costly repairs and ensure safe, efficient heating.
Call now to schedule an appointment before the cold weather arrives.
📰 Real Estate
Pulte Home Company's 262-unit townhome development, Towns at Naper Commons, on the former Nokia site at 1960 Lucent Lane got a 6-3 Planning Commission vote on Oct.-7.
The project, designed to boost housing supply, awaits a rezoning change from ORI to R2 while working with staff on landscaping.
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