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Naperville
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A $400K shipment of live lobsters was hijacked before reaching Costco locations in Illinois & Minnesota after leaving Taunton, Massachusetts, with CEO Dylan Rexing citing an organized cargo theft ring and the FBI investigating the case. FOX 32
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville artist Joanne Koenig-Macko has received international recognition for her spiritual angel art and uses a unique style (painting with her fingers and rose stems) that inspires hope after a serious car accident; she plans to open her own gallery soon. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Former Naperville coach Orville Sweeney published his debut children’s book 'The Boy Who Saved Recess' last month (the story draws on his family's immigration from Jamaica and his struggle to fit in) and he plans to expand it into a series. Naperville News 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aurora native Orin Albrecht reached his 500th blood donation milestone at Vitalant in Naperville on Saturday, just days before Christmas + staff hosted a small celebration to honor nearly three decades of his service and he looks forward to donating more in the future. Naperville News 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville shoppers looking for last-minute gifts can choose Downtown Naperville gift cards valid at (over 150 shops and restaurants) or e-gift certificates for painting classes, while local events like trolley holiday lights from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28 and the Little Friends Auction on March 7 add extra cheer. 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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~ David Foster Wallace
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