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Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Community Job Fair will be held at Fort Hill Activity Center on Sat., Jan. 3 from 10AM to 1PM, offering job seekers resume reviews, mock interviews and connections with local employers including the Park District and KidsMatter + opportunities for students and seniors to find flexible work. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville American Legion Post 43 is encouraging residents to gift memberships this holiday season to veterans and supporters, offering lifelong support and community programs — including scholarships and youth initiatives — that build lasting local connections. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville Garden Club is hosting its 63rd Cup of Cheer event today at the Judd Kendall VFW (ticketholders can enjoy tea, shop, and tour four festively decorated homes) with market hours open for the public from noon to 4 p.m. Naperville News 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sim Racing (currently in Algonquin) is set to open a racing simulator business at High Grove Plaza retail space, 1911 Glacier Park Ave, following a favorable recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission; the appointment-only model features 16 simulators with one- to two-hour sessions. Naperville News 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville's December holiday concert guide highlights TubaChristmas on Sat., Dec. 6 at U.S. Bank and the Men’s Glee Club’s Christmas Presence on Sun., Dec. 7 at Naperville Church of the Brethren — additional shows at local venues run through Dec. 19 with festive music, family fun, and shopping options. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville’s annual TubaChristmas will hold two outdoor concerts on Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at 10 a.m. at U.S. Bank and noon at the Fox Valley Mall Round1 Event Courtyard as over 100 tuba, baritone + euphonium players perform classic and modern holiday favorites; shows will move indoors if weather requires. Positively Naperville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local experts note that winter in Naperville can intensify Seasonal Affective Disorder as residents experience less sunlight and lower energy levels. Therapists at Grow Wellness Group advise short outdoor exercises and increased indoor lighting — simple methods that may help manage symptoms during the shorter days. Naperville News 17
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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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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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Windy City Dueling Pianos New Year's Eve Celebration
8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Spartan Ale House — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a lively night of musical entertainment with dueling pianos as you ring in the New Year with friends and fun.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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