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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for the 28th annual Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K, scheduled on Thanksgiving Day at 8 a.m. at Naperville Central High School. Participants will earn a new long-sleeved T-shirt, free breakfast from Belgio’s Catering, and running awards—supporting essential vision, hearing and diabetes services for local children and families. Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metra has proposed a fare increase of at least 10% to make up for lost COVID relief funds, so fares will rise in 2026. The one-way ticket from Zone 1 to 2 will go up from $3.75 to $4.25 (pending public hearing approval in November). FOX 32
- ➤ Howard Henry Goodrich was born in Naperville in 1852 and became a teacher, lawyer, and government leader who served as city attorney and DuPage County States Attorney—he helped convert the local village government into a city form. He also worked with local banks and libraries before he died on Jan. 7, 1906 and is remembered for his lasting contributions. Positively Naperville
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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.
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Howlin' at the Moon
5-8 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Check event for pricing — Celebrate Halloween with live music, food trucks, and spooky activities for adults.
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