Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
Good morning, Naperville.
More than 50 people from at least seven Naperville-area faith communities met Thursday night at Wesley United Methodist Church to respond to the foiled Oct.
11 plot against the Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Aurora and to plan interfaith training, security assessments, and community outreach (security training offered by Naperville police).
The Naperville Park Board is proposing the name Frontier Activity Center for the new community activity center at the Frontier Sports Complex and will begin a 60-day public review under board policy.
The center, approved in the March bond referendum, is slated to open in 2029 with fitness rooms, gymnasiums, pools, and a walking track (public feedback will be accepted during the review).
A new 2026 Halloween Map lists more than 100 decorated Naperville homes ahead of Halloween, with addresses and photos to help visitors find highlights such as 225 Ridgefield Lane (the Fog Bog), 1109 E Bailey Road, and 10S287 Alan Road.
Naper Settlement is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; general admission is $6 for adults 13 and older, $5 for seniors 62 and older and veterans, $4 for youth 4 to 12, and Naperville residents, children under 4, and members are free.
Upcoming programs include Family STEM Nights on Thursday, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19, a Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa on Wednesday, Nov. 18, Holly Jolly Days Dec. 11 to 13, and adult Holiday Music Bingo on Thursday, Dec. 10; register online + call 6304206010 for details.
Kennedy Jr. High launched the Jeff Moores Bicycle Initiative this school year to teach bike safety and riding skills using donated bikes and helmets from Spokes Bikes and funding from Naperville Outdoor Alliance, with PE teachers planning practice rides around town.
Will County health officials are investigating five confirmed E. coli cases potentially linked to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm, collecting about 200 visitor surveys over the weekend and sending animal and surface samples to the Illinois lab for testing, with results expected in several days (petting zoo remains closed).
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