Good morning, Naperville.

Naperville residents Margaret Rusch and Ted Mazurski were honored with the 2025 Senior of the Year Award on Tuesday at the Municipal Center—recognizing their decades of volunteer service to the community—and received formal recognition from Mayor Scott Wehrli during the city council meeting.

The Naperville Park District held an open house on Oct.

2 to collect opinions on a potential referendum that would authorize $135 million in bonds for six projects, while the city council approved a 68-unit townhome development on a 10-acre site in southwest Naperville. Indian Prairie School District 204 introduced a new internet filter that has raised student concerns, and warm, dry fall weather brings mixed signals for leaf change as local golfers tee off at state tournaments today—each event adding its own note—reflecting diverse activity in our community.

IPSD 204 will soon use a new internet filter called Securly that lets teachers check student device use in class but has raised concerns over blocked websites and constant monitoring—school officials said the tech team is working to unblock sites and will share details on Securly Home for parents soon.

Three months after a thunderstorm spooked his departure from California, the lost pup Opie, a 5-year-old corgi-border collie mix, was found in Illinois and reunited with his owner on October 9.

Ciara Babcock flew from California after learning his microchip was scanned by the Itasca Police Department and DuPage County Animal Services confirmed he was healthy + the reunion ended weeks of worry.

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.