Saturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ For the second consecutive year, the Scott family in Naperville has created a Taylor Swift-inspired holiday lights display, incorporating motifs from three of her albums and raising funds for a charity. Naperville Sun
- ➤ Naper Settlement celebrated its first tree lighting ceremony, featuring holiday-themed activities and community engagement, signaling the beginning of a festive tradition. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Little Friends highlights the growing demand for services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the U.S., showcasing significant increases in diagnoses and challenges facing families. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Heinen's grocery store in Naperville is seeking city approval to offer beer and wine on tap, aiming for a summer opening with a consumption model already successful in its other Illinois locations. Naperville News 17
- ➤ The Naperville/DuPage County interfaith community is set to observe the 20th World Peace Day with a prayer service focusing on unity and diversity. Daily Herald
- ➤ The Naperville Running Company continues its decade-long partnership with the Naperville Park District for snow removal on a two-mile trail for winter runners, and DuPage County introduces a new parental leave policy offering up to 12 weeks of paid leave, while local barbershop singers plan holiday performances. Naperville Sun
- ➤ The 2025 Wedding Showcase at Naper Settlement offers engaged couples personal consultations with over 65 vendors, and tickets are now available. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Waident Technology Solutions in Naperville hosted its inaugural Givemas event, offering free items to five local nonprofits to support the community. Naperville News 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alex Liabo, a senior at Naperville Central, chose to focus solely on basketball, enhancing his performance and becoming the team's standout player this season. Naperville Sun
- ➤ Alejandro 'Alex' Jimenez, a personal trainer from Cicero, won the 165-pound weight class at the World Powerlifting Congress. Naperville Sun
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Holly Jolly Days at Naper Settlement
Celebrate the holiday season with crafts, storytelling, and a family photo opportunity at Naper Settlement's festive event.
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Holly Jolly Days at Naper Settlement
Holly Jolly Days features holiday crafts, storytelling, and a special demonstration while allowing families to send letters to Santa and shop for festive arrangements.
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Live Nativity Experience in Naperville
The Live Nativity event offers a family-friendly experience showcasing the true Christmas story at The Compass Church in Naperville.
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Holidays of Joy
Celebrate the magic of the season at Holidays of Joy on Thursday, December 19, at 6:30 PM at The Auditorium in Chicago, featuring conductor Chelsea Tipton II, vocalist Alfreda Burke, holiday classics like Sleigh Ride and Winter Wonderland, and a festive sing-along. Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of timeless melodies, carolers, and hot cocoa cheer!
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Chicago Comedy Scene Night at Maggiano's Naperville
Enjoy a night of entertainment featuring comedians from the Chicago Comedy Scene Radio, alongside a family-style dinner and drinks.
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