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Naperville
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reigning Miss Illinois Missi Craddock will serve as Grand Marshal for the Naperville Holiday Parade of Lights on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.—the event is organized by the Rotary Club of Naperville to support local nonprofits. Naperville News 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chris Grano, host of Naper Bites, visited Little Pops Pizzeria in Naperville where owners Mike and Vicki Nelson—who moved from New York and opened the restaurant in 2014—served a tasting menu featuring Pomodoro pizza, hand-made linguine with shrimp and broccoli and seven-layer carrot cake across three locations. Naperville News 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local forest preserves and an environmental education group are hosting pumpkin smash events on November 8 to help Naperville residents safely dispose of old jack-o’-lanterns. The smashed pumpkins will be turned into compost — a method that enriches the soil and protects native plants while preventing harmful dumping practices. Naperville News 17
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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.
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Riverview Farmstead Lantern Tour
6-7:30 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Free entry — Experience life on the prairie by lantern light with stories from the 19th century.
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Volunteer Morning at Riverview Farmstead Preserve
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Free entry — Enjoy fresh air and exercise while contributing to your community through outdoor volunteer activities.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Rev. 6.1 Training
Mon-Fri, Nov 17-21 — EnVaNa Healthcare Training Center — $2250 — Hands-on C# programming training offered for software development professionals.
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CRISP & GREEN Wellness Series with Aubre Winters
11 AM – 2 PM — Sweetneecy's — Free entry — Move, fuel, and connect at this refreshing wellness experience in Naperville.
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Naperville Noon Lions Turkey Trot 5K 2025
8 AM — Naperville Central High School — Registration fee applies — Run fast and eat later at this festive Thanksgiving tradition.
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3iii Season 9: The Ultimate Musical Showdown
10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Refunds available — Experience the epic musical competition where semifinalists compete for a spot in the Grand Finale.
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