Naperville Submitted Content
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Finding God in the classic film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’Dec 09, 2025 9:49 pm - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos discusses the classic film "It's a Wonderful Life" and how it contains subtle references and metaphors related to Christian faith and values.
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Inside Out Club launches ‘Cocoa & Kindness’ gift box fundraiserDec 09, 2025 6:54 pm - Inside Out Club's "Cocoa & Kindness" campaign offers gift boxes that support character-building programs for youth.Last year, 286 boxes were donated to veterans, teachers, and first responders, with a goal of 350 donated boxes this year.
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Community colleges strengthen regional economies and civic lifeDec 09, 2025 12:10 am - Community colleges serve as a democratizing force in U.S. higher education, providing accessible opportunities for diverse students, including adult learners, first-generation students, and those seeking upward mobility.
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Senior Suburban Orchestra celebrates Johann Strauss II at holiday concertDec 08, 2025 12:43 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra's "Family and Friends Holiday Concert" on December 13 celebrates the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss II's birth with selections from his works.
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New Philharmonic welcomes 2026 with three New Year’s Eve concerts at the MACDec 08, 2025 12:50 am - New Philharmonic, under the direction of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, is celebrating New Year's Eve with three concerts featuring acclaimed soprano Alisa Jordheim and a program of classical, opera, and popular music.
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s ‘Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley’ continues through Dec. 21 at the MACDec 02, 2025 10:35 pm - The play "Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley" is the third installment of the "Christmas at Pemberley" trilogy, exploring themes of love, societal norms, sisterhood, and personal growth.
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WT Productions’ holiday tradition shines on with ‘Seasonal Stars’Nov 30, 2025 9:09 pm - The "Seasonal Stars" production on Dec. 6-14 is a new collection of six short plays that takes a unique look at Christmas and winter holidays from different perspectives. The plays blend comedy and drama, with the first five stories coming together in the finale in the traditional "Seasonal" style.
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First Congregational Church of Naperville seeks historic landmark statusNov 25, 2025 12:01 pm - The First Congregational Church of Naperville, founded in 1833, recently submitted its application to the Naperville Historic Preservation Commission to acquire histor...
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COD culinary duo serves up holiday help on the Butterball Turkey Talk-LineNov 24, 2025 11:32 am - Two College of DuPage culinary arts faculty members are talking turkey this holiday season. Michael and Susan Maddox, a husband-and-wife chef duo, are helping individuals and families with all their turkey needs, serving as experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line in Naperville.
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Festive offerings abound on Naperville’s Water Street for the holidaysNov 20, 2025 11:40 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville is hosting various holiday events and activities throughout December, including NaperLights, a dazzling free holiday light display with over 150,000 lights and giant lighted holiday figures.