Above / Today community business leaders joined members of the City Council, City Staff and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce during “Destination Springfield,” an annual visit to discuss pertinent issues that influence businesses both small and large. The group also met with Gov. Bruce Rauner for some latest legislative updates. Somebody must’ve packed the February issue (That edition includes news about the Independent Map Amendment, supported by many elected officials.) because as PN was preparing City Notes, we were surprised when several photos arrived via an electronic device.
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As poll watchers this week welcome voters to the big Early Voting Primary event now running through March 14 in the Naperville Municipal Center, constituents are on notice that Primary Election Day is March 15. Polls will be open 6AM-7PM.
If you decide to vote early, one consequence could be that some of the five remaining candidates on the presidential side of the ballot could suspend their campaigns. Be sure your vote counts. Vote as close to Primary Election Day on March 15 as possible.
Meanwhile, brighten days when sun is in short supply with upcoming happenings in Naperville, Illinois.
Link to Events & Latest News
Discover opportunities for shopping, dining, fundraising and sporting events from all points N.E.W.S. featured in PN’s Event Guide where readers are welcome to post their events.
And read other “Latest News” you might have missed on this website where stories are saved in our archive up in the cloud to keep readers connected to this thriving community.
Enjoy peaceful walks in Central Park, throughout the Naperville Historic District and the campus of North Central College and all along the Riverwalk, too, as the days grow longer.
News reports, especially during the dreary winter months, continue to tout the relaxing benefits of spending time in the great outdoors especially when the sun shines. We are grateful our city is plentiful with parks and sidewalks.
Watch your step!
Thanks to all homeowners for keeping their sidewalks shoveled with it snows, to the Department of Public Works for keeping the streets plowed, and to the Naperville Park District for clearing the paths along the Riverwalk, etc.
Bundle up and watch your step! Water still settles in unsuspecting places on sidewalks and can ice up quickly. We’re always mindful of slip-falls during freeze-thaws as winter turns to spring.
Discover winter sales in downtown Naperville
Sales! Sales! Sales! Venture to downtown Naperville, a happening place chock full of winter sale bargains and many reasons to window shop and go inside, too.
From the Main Street Promenade to Washington Corners, Dean’s Fine Clothing to Anderson’s Bookshop and all points in between, find plenty of reasons to shop, have books signed, dine and be entertained by all the new development in the city’s central business district.
Naperville Plaza
Plan ahead for St. Patrick’s Day with novelty gifts, greeting cards, green-wrapped chocolate candies and other leprechaun supplies at Oswald’s Pharmacy where there’s a convenient U.S. Post Office location in Naperville Plaza. In addition, Oswald’s recently added a new Medical Equipment Showroom with all kinds of items to keep folks of all ages moving. Oswald’s new showroom also has the largest selection of lift chairs and other devices to give a little lift.
Ask to see what Oswald’s got going for all the other spring holidays, too. Find everything you need for Easter baskets.
Also stop by Casey’s Foods where you’ll find all the meats are a cut above all others and a gourmet deli offers delicious items good for the heart ready to go. Now is a good time to place an order for fresh salmon and Casey’s own corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day.
Spend your money where your heart and home are! Think and shop locally. Recirculate dollars into the local economy whenever possible. Remember many local businesses offer online services and home delivery.
And look for other independents displaying the bright red IndieBound Naperville sign in Naperville Plaza such as First Community Financial Bank where they recently celebrated their first $1 billion in assets! First Community again will be handing out special coupons during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 12 to help raise funds and awareness for St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
CityGate Centre
When you head to the Hotel Arista, CityGate Grille, Sugar Toad or Tap In Pub & Carvery at CityGate Centre or a new experience at Top Golf on Naperville’s northwest side, be mindful of the new traffic configuration at I-88 and Route 59 that may create a little confusion for first-time users.
As always, drive with caution according to weather conditions and observe the speed limit. The innovative diverging diamond interchange, now open, is expected to enhance traffic flow on and off I-88.
(The first diverging diamond interchange opened to traffic in the state of Illinois on I-57 at Marion on August 12, 2015. Diverging diamond interchanges are now operational in 18 states across the nation, with plans to construct them in six other states.)
Naperville offers many ways to eat your heart out…
Meson Sabika
Recently Meson Sabika began celebrating its 25th anniversary year as the city’s Spanish tapas restaurant in the old Willoway mansion.
Decked out in style, historic Meson Sabika and the Pavilion at Meson Sabika, located at 1025 Aurora Ave., offer a variety of spaces for special seasonal parties, showers, receptions, anniversaries and a fun time on any day of the week. Find plenty of parking, too.
Catch 35
Watch for special events to be announced throughout the year, including special menus.
Catch 35 Special Offer
Catch 35 fans are welcome to participate in the restaurant’s annual Fish Frenzy.
According to Social Media Manager Beth Sweeney, “many great food photographers eating at our restaurants. We love the pics and want to see more!”
Make a photo collage of your favorite Catch 35 Fish Frenzy dishes, post to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram with #catch35.
“We will share and post your collages on our Social Media,” said Sweeney.
Here’s the CATCH~ at the end of the month, one winner will be selected from all collages posted to receive a $100 complimentary certificate to Catch 35. The winner will be announced on March 31 on Facebook.
This promo is now in progress and ends at 10AM on March 31, 2016.
Catch 35 also will feature special menus every Friday during Lent. Catch 35 is located at Washington and Van Buren, just steps from the Van Buren Parking Deck.
Are you prepared for local Primary Election on March 15?
PN recently added its 2016 Primary Election Voters Guide featuring candidates running in the Primary Election on March 15, 2016, who want to serve Naperville in Washington, Springfield, DuPage County and Will County.
Early voting runs Feb. 29-March 14.
Be prepared for some previously announced candidates to suspend their bids for POTUS. They may still appear on the ballot, but your vote won’t count if you vote for them. Our Voters Guide aims to keep readers up to date.
Have you read the latest about the Independent Map Amendment?
According to recent news reports, organizers and supporters petitioning to put redrawing the Illinois District Maps question on the General Election Ballot, Nov. 8, 2016, are on their way to having the signatures they need.
Visit Independent Map Amendment to check their progress as they aim to create a nonpartisan 11-member board and “a system where the voters choose their representatives instead of the representatives choosing their voters.”
State of the City Address will be in April 2016
FYI: In response to inquiries in recent weeks, note that the State of the City Address presented by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, usually held in late January, has been moved to Mon., April 25, 2016. To accommodate the large audience, the event will take place at the Embassy Suites. The State of the City Address will be held as Mayor Steve Chirico wraps up his first year in that office.
—PN
City Notes courtesy of the City of Naperville — Updated March 2, 2016 — Photos by PN
New thru March 4
PLANETARIUM’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT. The community is invited to a celebration of science and stargazing at the Planetarium’s 40th Anniversary Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at Waubonsie Valley High School, 2590 Ogden Ave. in Aurora. For more information, visit http://wvhs.ipsd.org.
New thru March 5
VOLUNTEER TAX ASSISTANCE. Get free tax return preparation and e-filing for low-income families and individuals from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 5 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Household income should be less than $54,000 a year. Appointments will not be accepted, and clients will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Mike Domagola of the Notre Dame Club at (312) 251-4367or visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru March 5
FREE MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY. Watch “Black Mass” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. The movie is rated R. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru March 5
LITTLE FRIENDS BENEFIT AUCTION. Little Friends’ 40th annual benefit auction will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Drive in Lisle. The event features a cocktail reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, contests and raffles to benefit Little Friends’ programs and services for children and adults. For more information, visit www.littlefriendsinc.org.
New thru March 8
INSTRUMENTAL SMALL ENSEMBLE CONCERT. North Central College presents its instrumental small ensembles in concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. The Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Quartet, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Ensemble, Horn Quartet and Percussion Ensemble will perform. For more information, contact Marie Bennett at mmbennett@noctrl.edu.
New thru March 10
NCC WINTER CONCERT. North Central College presents the Winter Concert featuring its Concert Winds and Symphonic Band ensembles at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 in the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
New thru March 10
CREATING SUSTAINABLE LAWN & GARDEN. Attendees will learn about sustainable gardening and lawn care practices as well as native plants, water conservation and composting in this program from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.on Thursday, March 10 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
New thru March 11
BENEFIT CONCERT. Billy Elton, a band that celebrates the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at Neuqua Valley High School, 2360 95th Street. The event is a benefit in memory of three fondly remembered Neuqua Valley teachers. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.neuquamusic.org.
New thru March 12
GEMS MARCH GATHERING. GEMS (Godly Encouragement for Moms) invites all moms to hear speaker Amy Puccillo talk on the topic “Thrive” and striving to set an example in the areas of speech, life, love, faith and purity. This event takes place from 9 to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at Trinity Nazarene, 1451 Raymond Drive. For more information, contact Kathy Loewen at (630) 486-1906 or visit www.growingkidschicago.org.
New thru March 16
INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE. Find out what permaculture is and how it can be used to ecologically redesign communities, landscapes and lifestyles at this Wednesday, March 16 presentation from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
New thru March 18
YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT. The Youth Symphony of DuPage will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18 in North Central College’s Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information, visitwww.ysdp.org.
New thru March 20
SHINRIN-YOKU FOREST THERAPY WALK. Celebrate the arrival of Spring and take time to reduce your stress, engage your senses and bathe in the pleasures of the forest surroundings while on a guided leisurely walk through Green Valley Forest Preserve in Bolingbrook from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 20. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
New thru March 21
ILLINOIS REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR. North Central College will host the Illinois Regional College Fair from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 21 in the College’s Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. Representatives from more than 200 in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities and the armed services will be available to meet with junior and sophomore high school students and their families. For more information, call(630) 637-5800 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/admission/illinois-regional-fair.
New thru March 24
FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT. Grab your flashlight and hunt for prize-filled eggs under the stars on Thursday, March 24 from 7:15 to 8 p.m. at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. This event is designed for ages 9 through 13. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru March 26
NAPERVILLE JAYCEES’ EGG HUNT. The Naperville Jaycees’ Egg Hunt at Frontier Sports Complex, located behind Neuqua Valley High School at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 26, and is a free event with no registration required. The Jaycees will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items at the event. For more information, visit www.naperjaycees.org.
New thru March 26
SPRING EGG-STRAVAGANZA. Celebrate spring with games, pictures with the Easter bunny, crafts, snacks and an egg hunt at Naperville Park District’s Spring Egg-stravaganza from 9 to 10 a.m. or from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.on Saturday, March 26 at Seager Park Interpretive Center, 1163 Plank Road. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
New thru March 30
SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMP. Create art that is uniquely you during this School’s Out Day Camp – Artful Antics from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Children in first through fifth grades can use their creativity while experimenting with different techniques in multiple art forms. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru March 2
NOURISH THROUGH THE SEASONS SEMINAR. Discover how to nourish your body and mind in rhythm with the seasons’ cycles. Nourish Through the Seasons will be presented on from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 at The Resiliency Institute, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road. Supplies will be provided. For more information, visit www.theresiliencyinstitute.net.
Good thru March 3
FIVE TIPS FOR GIVING A MOST EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. During this NaperLaunch meet-up, individuals will examine a few tricks of the trade to help strengthen both the novice and more skilled speaker. The workshop will be from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 3 at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. For more information, visit www.naperville-lib.org.
Good thru March 4
SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMP. Think outside the box and let your imagination run wild during the School’s Out Day Camp – Imaginarium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Activities include inspecting the elements of structure while building and testing toothpick towers, making your own sundial to discover what the universe has to do with telling time and mixing and measuring different ingredients to create your very own dessert bars. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org.
Starts March 4, Good thru March 6
“NOISES OFF.” Naperville North High School Performing Arts Center presents “Noises Off,” a farce of side-splitting humor, including slamming doors, on and off stage intrigue, an errant plate of sardines and everything else that could possibly go wrong on and off stage. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at 899 N. Mill St. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.naperville203.tix.com.
Good thru March 5
PARK DISTRICT JOB FAIR. The Naperville Park District is seeking employees to fill approximately 16 permanent, part-time positions, three full-time positions and 80 to 110 part-time, seasonal positions. The District will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org/employment.
Good thru March 5
MEET THE RAPTORS. Curious about raptors or birds of prey? Join the Naperville Park District from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road for a presentation by Willowbrook Wildlife Center staff featuring their live raptors. Observe these birds up close, ask questions and learn. For more information or to register, call (630) 848-5000 or visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Good thru March 5
CHORDS FOR KIDS. North Central College presents Chords for Kids, a free concert for children with autism at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 5 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. This is North Central’s 10th anniversary concert for children with special needs and their families. Admission is free but tickets are required. For more information, call (630) 637-7469 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Good thru March 6
SUPER SCOUT SUNDAY. Dress up as a Victorian young adult and experience life as they would have during Super Scout Sunday – Playing with History from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information or to register, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru March 6
NAPERVILLE MUNICIPAL BAND WINTER CONCERT. The Naperville Municipal Band will present its Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6 at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. For more information call(630) 778-9994 or visit www.napervilleband.org.
Good thru March 7
NAPERVILLE NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS CLUB. The next meeting of the Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 7 at Celebration! Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. For more information, visit www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.
Good thru March 7
NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB. The next meeting of the Naperville Community Garden Club will be Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane. Dale Lewis of Sovereign Tap in Plainfield will speak on the importance of farm to table. For more information, visit www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org.
Good thru March 8
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION. Dr. Shereen Ilahi, Associate Professor of History at North Central College, will present a talk “Contextualizing Malala: Gender, Islam and South Asia” during an International Women’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 8 at Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington St. Networking begins at 6:45 p.m., with the presentation at 7 p.m.
Good thru March 9
SAFETY FOR SENIORS FORUM. The Naperville Senior Task Force will continue its monthly speaker series on Wednesday, March 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Meeting Room B of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. March is all about “Keeping Seniors Safe,” with speakers from the Naperville Fire Department explaining how the Smart911 program works and how residents benefit from emergency medical services (EMS) provided, safety and well-being programs, and public education. Refreshments will be served. Please register by calling (630) 848-3613 or send an email to seniortaskforce@naperville.il.us.
Ongoing thru March 9
CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT GROUP. ParentsMatterToo now offers a weekly open support group for parents and guardians of teens who may be experimenting with drugs or alcohol. This free and confidential group is facilitated by a counselor from Rosecrance Health Network on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. at Krejci Academy, 619 E. Franklin Ave. Come once or every week. No need to call. For more information, contact Claudia Evenson at (630) 849-4295.
Good thru March 10
UNCORK YOUR SUPPORT. Enjoy an evening of wine and craft beer tasting at Ronald McDonald Family Room in Edward Hospital’s 4th Annual Uncork Your Support. The event will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 at Cress Creek Country Club, 1215 Royal Saint George Drive. For more information, contact Brittany Rhyne at brhyne@rmhccni.org or visit www.uncorkyoursupport.com.
Good thru March 12
PADDY’S DAY 5K. The Gerald Subaru St. Paddy’s Day 5K will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and West Street in Downtown Naperville. For more information, visitwww.stpaddysday5k.org.
PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. The 2016 West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. from Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill Street, and continues through Downtown Naperville on Saturday, March 12. For more information, visit www.wsirish.org.
Starts March 12, Good thru March 13
MAPLE SUGARING SPRING FEVER. Learn the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way and see a maple tree tapping demonstration at Naper Settlement’s annual event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru March 13
HISTORY SPEAKS LECTURE SERIES. Brian “Fox” Ellis shares both folklore and true history from the Native Americans met by 19th century explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the History Speaks Lecture Series, Tribal Tales from the River’s Edge performance from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 13 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visitwww.napersettlement.org.
Starts March 17, Good thru March 19
WEED LADIES SPRING & SUMMER SHOW & SALE. The Weed Ladies’ spring and summer sale features creative seasonal floral arrangements silk and dried florals. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 through Saturday, March 19 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. For custom arrangements, call (630) 305-5289.
Good thru March 18
FREE SENIOR EVENT. Senior Citizens are invited to join the Naperville & Lisle Townships Triad for a “fashion show” featuring uniformed professionals from various businesses and organizations and a live demonstration of how easy it is to be the victim of a scam if you are not vigilant. “Who’s Really Knocking at Your Door?” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 18 at the Lisle Park District Building, 1925 Ohio St., Lisle. For more information, visit www.naperville-lisle-triad.org.
Good thru March 22
KIDSMATTER STUDENT JOB FAIR. KidsMatter will host its annual Student Job Fair from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22 in North Central College’s Residence Hall/Recreation Center, 440 S. Brainard St. Teens are welcome to explore opportunities available in the local part-time and seasonal job market; participate in a mock interview; or visit the resume, social media and internship stations. For more information, visitwww.kidsmatter2us.org.
Good thru March 23
NAPERVILLE GARDEN CLUB MONTHLY MEETING. The Naperville Garden Club is holding its next monthly meeting at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at Bobak’s Signature Events and Conference Center, 6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge. The program is “Spring Ephemerals” and will include design ideas, plant suggestions and a discussion of how a garden evolves from late winter through spring. For more information, contact Deb at (630) 717-9616 or debtritt@comcast.net.
Ongoing thru March 25
VFW ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY. The public is invited to the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson St., for an “All You Can Eat” Fish Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday through March 25. The menu varies by week but typically includes two kinds of fish, chicken, salad, vegetables and dessert. The full menu is available at www.napervfw3873.org. For more information, call (630) 420-9820.
Ongoing thru April 6
FREE TAX FILING ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS. Volunteer tax preparers in the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will provide free tax filing assistance to seniors by appointment only. Appointments are available at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., on Wednesdays through April 6. Membership in AARP is not required. To schedule an appointment, call the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-3613.
GENERAL INFORMATION
New thru April 1
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE. Applications are being accepted through Friday, April 1 for the 2016 Officer David White Scholarship, which is awarded for commitment to compassionate public service. For more information, visit www.napervilleparks.org/parkpolice.
New thru April 1
NAPER SETTLEMENT SUMMER SEASON. The summer season begins on Friday, April 1 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Programs and special events are held throughout the summer season of April through October on the 12-acre museum campus that features 30 historic buildings and structures. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.org.
Good thru March 7
PARK DISTRICT SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE. The 2016 Naperville Park District Spring Program Guide will be delivered via U.S. mail beginning Thursday, March 3. Naperville residents who do not receive a guide by Monday, March 7 may call (630) 848-5000 to request prompt redelivery.
Good thru March 9
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. If you’re a high school or college student interested in a career in television, consider a summer internship at your local TV station. NCTV17 is currently accepting applications for this summer. For more information, visit www.nctv17.com/internships.
NAPER NOTIFY. Naper Notify provides emergency and quality-of-life information via phone call, text message, email or smart phone app. For more information and to sign up, visit www.napernotify.com.
SMART911. When you make an emergency call from a registered phone, Smart911 displays your profile on the 9-1-1 call taker’s screen. To register, visit www.naperville.il.us/smart911.aspx.
POWER OUTAGES. If you are experiencing a power outage, please report it 24 hours a day, seven days a week to Naperville City Dispatch by calling (630) 420-6187.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. Household Hazardous Waste may be safely disposed of at the new drop-off facility located at 156 Fort Hill Drive. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/hhw.aspx.
HOLIDAY GARBAGE COLLECTION. When residential garbage collection falls on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas, pickup will resume one day later for the remainder of the week.
NAPERVILLE SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM. The Naperville Search and Rescue Team helps locate persons who are missing and in distress. They also may assist with evidence recovery and help out at local festivals, such as Ribfest and Last Fling. For more information, contact Judy Cittadino at beyondthefinish@yahoo.com.
“CLUNKER” VEHICLE DONATIONS. The Naperville Fire Department is seeking donations of used and otherwise “clunker” vehicles. To donate, contact Ruthi Sommers at (630) 305-5900.
MUNICIPAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. The City of Naperville has shifts for its front desk reception volunteer position. If you are interested, contact bradleyj@naperville.il.us to obtain an application.
ONLINE LIBRARY NEWSLETTER. Patrons can subscribe to the Naperville Public Library’s monthly newsletter to receive up-to-date library news by visiting http://bit.ly/nplnewsletter.
RECYCLE MY FRIDGE. Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) customers can recycle secondary refrigerators and receive a prepaid card. For more information, visit www.RecycleMyFridge.org.
FIRST AID AND CPR/AED TRAINING. The City is offering first aid, CPR and AED certification classes for residents and businesses. For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/cpraed.aspx.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT HOURS. The Finance Department is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Please note that all meeting locations listed below are rooms in the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., unless otherwise indicated.
Planning and Zoning Commission: Wednesday, March 2, 7 p.m., Council Chambers
Foreign Fire Insurance Board: Thursday, March 3, 8 a.m., Meeting Room A
Liquor Commission: Thursday, March 3, 3 p.m., Council Chambers
Housing Advisory Commission: Monday, March 7, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room A
City Council Workshop: Monday, March 7, 6 p.m., Main Training Room, Electric Service Center, 1392 Aurora Ave.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners: Tuesday, March 8, 7 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Riverwalk Commission: Wednesday, March 9, 7:30 a.m., Lunch Room
Sister Cities Commission: Wednesday, March 9, 7 p.m., Mayor’s Conference Room
Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the Communications Department at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Communications Department can be reached in person at 400 S. Eagle Street, Naperville, IL, via telephone at (630) 420-6707 or (630) 305-5205 (TDD) or via e-mail at info@naperville.il.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation.
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