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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville invites everyone to its Christmas Eve and Day services themed 'Love Knows Your Name', featuring family-friendly activities and traditional worship.  Daily Herald
  • Barnes & Noble plans to open a new store in downtown Naperville in the spring, taking over the former Pottery Barn location with a fresh design across two levels.  Naperville Sun

CRIME NEWS

  • Two men were arrested in Naperville for possession of a carjacked vehicle and fleeing police, with one suspect also facing weapon charges.  FOX 32
  • Ezequiel Lopez-Bey was detained pending trial for possessing a stolen vehicle and fleeing police, after a judge's order in DuPage County.  Daily Herald

CULTURE NEWS

  • Magical Starlight Theatre in Naperville will perform 'Cinderella' on January 10-12 and 17-19, 2025, offering the community a cherished fairy tale experience.  Positively Naperville

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Indian Prairie School District 204 is considering the CommonLit 360 curriculum to improve middle school students' writing and reading comprehension skills, with potential approval in January.  Naperville News 17
  • Naperville District 203 School Board approved a three-year contract for education support professionals ensuring competitive compensation and raises through 2027.  Naperville Sun

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Denise Chambliss, an award-winning baker, showcased creative Christmas cupcake decorating tips on ABC7 to inspire others.  ABC7 Chicago

SPORTS NEWS

  • Cooper Page, despite being scoreless until the final moments, played a crucial role in Naperville Central's upset victory by following a strategic play to miss a free throw, securing a 50-48 win against Bradley-Bourbonnais.  Naperville Sun
  • Will Harvey, a junior at Naperville North, excelled with 13 points and 13 rebounds in a victory over rival Naperville Central, highlighting his vital role despite his team's overall height disadvantage.  Naperville Sun

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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!

    Thu, 12/19/24

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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!

    Thu, 12/19/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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