Good morning, Naperville.

Fry Family YMCA and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago ask residents to urge the Park District to pause its six-part expansion plan and reconsider a planned March referendum.

The proposal, which would add an indoor rec center at 95th Street (Route 59) and raise taxes, risks duplicating nearby facilities.

Colbert Custom Framing and Art Printing offers custom framing and art printing with 15% off orders during December, accepting Christmas orders until Christmas Eve, and welcomes visitors at its new Naperville studio at 1842 Centre Point Cir — just 30 seconds west of Freedom Dr for creative ideas.

Naperville business leaders Rahul Wahi from LLT Group and Mike Briggs of Little Friends, Inc. were named to the 2026 Chicago Titan 100 + Briggs earned his third Titan 100 Hall of Fame honor as the awards show will take place on Feb.

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Three Naperville teens from the Robot Penguin team placed fourth at the World Robotics Olympiad Americas Open Robosports Championship held in Panama from Oct.

17 – 19; they became the first U.S. team to reach the semifinals and plan to return stronger next season.

Little Friends is developing healthier meal plans for its residential program to boost well-being for clients with autism + developmental disabilities using insights from a late-October food as medicine conference featuring Governor Matt Meyer, with North Central College programming supporting the initiative.

Naperville couples are planning unique wedding celebrations by choosing flexible venues such as hotels and restaurant buyouts that offer themed touches and interactive features.

The Wedding Showcase at Naper Settlement (Sat., Jan. 17) will let them meet local providers and plan their special day.

Joy & Light Celebration

12-3 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Free entry — Step into the magic of the season with a festive community celebration.

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.

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.

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.