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Naperville
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville resident Rick Hicks said he was unsurprised when his brother, Bishop Ronald Hicks, was named Archbishop of New York last Friday. He noted his lifelong church service and shared mixed emotions about losing a close family member + praised the well-earned promotion. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Local realtor Chris Grano recorded + released his original Christmas song Christmas in Naperville on Tuesday, inspired by local holiday traditions and landmarks including water street and Rotary Hill. The music video, featuring his family + local businesses, was shared on social media as a holiday gift to the community. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pope Leo XIV expressed disappointment after Gov. Pritzker signed a suicide law that allows patients to choose their end-of-life care, saying he had urged the governor to protect the sanctity of human life before the bill was approved. His remarks came on Tuesday after discussions on the measure. FOX 32
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local donor Orin Albrecht reached his 500th blood and platelet donation at the Vitalant facility (2764 Aurora Avenue) days before Christmas. He has donated for nearly three decades and plans to keep helping patients with his ongoing contributions. Positively Naperville
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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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Phantom in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Madden Theatre — $32 - $37 — Experience a hauntingly beautiful musical adaptation of the classic tale set beneath the Paris Opera House.
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