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Naperville
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Naperville will host festive holiday events from this week through January, beginning with the Holiday Parade of Lights this Friday at 7:00 p.m.—where Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their first local appearance—followed by a Holiday Wine Walk on December 3, a scavenger hunt, and the unveiling of the Naperville Music Box on December 4. Local businesses and community groups are set to boost holiday shopping and celebration during the season. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Naperville Park District staff installed an 18-foot artificial Christmas tree at Dandelion Fountain on Monday morning to brighten downtown for the holiday season. The tree will remain on display until early January — linking holiday lights along the Riverwalk. Naperville News 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yard House had its grand opening on November 23rd at the corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue—now part of Block 59—and will be open on Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. offering a traditional turkey dinner, a Nashville-style option, and its signature half yard of beer. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Motor Vehicles relocated from its former site (931 W. 75th Street at Hobson West Plaza) to a new, larger facility at 1771 W. Diehl Road, Unit 110 near Cracker Barrel in Naperville. DMV signs off Route 59 now direct drivers to the new all-in-one site. Positively 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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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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The creative adult is the child who survived.
~ Ursula K. Le Guin
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