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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli posted a photo on Facebook showing an engagement proposal at Riverwalk Labyrinth— then met with Wyatt Gotter and Molly Klessig to deliver a surprise gift— treats and gift cards donated by downtown businesses. The couple was identified two weeks after the proposal, and their moment brought strong local support. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Naperville officials and Block 59 partners celebrated The Rink’s grand opening on Thursday morning with a ribbon-cutting. The outdoor rink (60 by 120 feet on a 7,200-square-foot space) offers free skating along with paid entry (adults $14, children under 12, seniors and first responders $12) starting Nov. 21 and will host holiday events in December and January. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 19, the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8—1 in favor of granting Karis Critical Data Center a conditional-use permit for a 40.87 acre parcel along the I—88 corridor after four meetings with public testimony. The decision follows months of review and community input and sets up a final review by the city council. Naperville News 17
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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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Christmas Family Event
3 PM — Downtown Naperville Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly activities in charming Downtown Naperville.
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Naperville North vs. Addison Trail Basketball Game
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Addison Trail High School — No entry fee — Watch a thrilling non-conference high school basketball matchup between local rivals.
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How Women’s Sports and the WNBA Motivated Me to Write My First Romance Novel
Naperville author Taylor LaVonne invites local readers to an evening celebrating women’s sports, storytelling, and empowerment through fiction. The event, titled “How Women’s Sports and the WNBA Motivated Me to Write My First Romance Novel,” will take place on December 10, 2025, from 6–8 PM at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville.
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Joy & Light Celebration
12-3 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Free entry — Step into the magic of the season with a festive community celebration.
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WordPress Naperville Monthly Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery — Free event — A gathering for WordPress enthusiasts to share knowledge and skills in web design and development.
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience enchanting Christmas carols performed by a string quartet in a candlelit setting.
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