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Hello Naperville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Rotary scholarships open, Golden Years Expo, and pet insurance after a $10k vet bill + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Investing in tomorrow’s leaders: Applications are open for Rotary Club of Naperville’s 2026 scholarships, for high school seniors living within District 203 or 204 boundaries, including private and home-schooled students in the community — see how to apply.
Focus on healthy aging: Downers Grove Park District will host the free Golden Years Expo on Friday, March 6, with resources and activities for older adults, plus exhibitors and seminars convenient for Naperville neighbors — get all the event details.
Policy changes enter next phase: Near Naperville, Aurora is advancing stricter data center rules on noise, water, and energy, and the Plan Commission will keep the hearing open as a mid March moratorium nears expiration — see what’s next and when.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas with history: Weeknights need a little sparkle? Meson Sabika serves shareable Spanish tapas, flowing sangria, and cozy rooms in a beautifully restored 1847 mansion. It’s an easy treat-yourself plan, perfect for lingering with a friend or three as you graze your way through dinner.
Miles feel easier: Winter motivation lagging? Naperville Running Company nails shoe fitting and smart layers, so getting out the door feels simple. Friendly staff, low-key group energy, and gear that turns running, or a brisk walk, into something you look forward to, not a box to check.
Dinner and a movie: Skip the couch and sink into recliners while servers bring burgers, shakes, and cocktails to your seat. At Hollywood Palms Cinema, themed auditoriums set the mood, with a steady flow of new releases and throwbacks… ideal for date night or low-effort hangs with friends.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🌳 Volunteer Morning @ Riverview Farmstead Preserve | Thursday (3/5) at 9:00 AM – Rolling up sleeves at Riverview Farmstead Preserve for a volunteer morning of brush control, fresh air, and yard work that matters. Ages 10+, register properly, not via Facebook. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, bring water, and expect uneven ground, a little smoke, and good company.
🎺 West Aurora High School Band @ West Aurora High School | Thursday (3/5) at 7:00 PM – Skip the streaming queue and head to West Aurora High for a free concert with live crescendos. The Concert Band and Symphonic Winds share the stage with the Chicago Brass Band, then join forces for a big, shiny finale. Bring the kids, or your nostalgia.
🎨 First Fridays @ Richard & Gina Santori Aurora Public Library | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – First Fridays is rolling into the library with Alley Art Fest, and they need your steady hand to decorate cake postcards. We’re toasting Alley Art’s Sweet 16 and America’s 250th, so expect sprinkles, nostalgia, and neighborly vibes. Free, all ages, peak Aurora.
❤ Wrap Someone in Love: Family Volunteer Event @ Naperville Bank & Trust | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Need a winter plan that warms more than your coffee? Bring the kids ages 3 and up, learn about empathy, then tie fleece scarves for neighbors who could use warmth, dignity, and love. Bonus, tiny hands make excellent knots.
👪 Family Fun! @ Pinot’s Palette – Naperville | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Ready to swap screen time for paint time? Create a vibrant, flower loving kitty that behaves on the wall, not the sofa. All supplies are included, you bring the crew, the creative spirit, and the willingness to call it ‘modern’ if the whiskers go wild.
🎮 Elite Trainer Battle: March League Challenge @ Chupacabra Games | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Channel your inner 10-year-old and head to Chupacabra Games in Naperville for a Pokémon League Challenge, $15 in, 24 seats, prize pack just for playing. Top finishers nab Elite Trainer Boxes, raffles sweeten the pot, so reserve a spot, hat backward optional.
🥋 Ninja Open Play @ Ultimate Ninjas Academy Naperville | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Your tiny tornadoes, ages 3 to 8, can run wild at Ultimate Ninjas Academy open play, with monkey bars, a mini warped wall, and coach help. Hit the Route 59 Academy next to Juice Time, not the Corporate Drive spot your maps app loves.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Naperville report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 75%
Rain showers and patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Timeless architecture meets modern luxury in downtown Naperville at 411 W Jefferson. A dramatic 10 foot foyer and an updated white kitchen anchor open living spaces beside fireplaces. The entertainer’s lower level adds 10 foot ceilings, wet bar, and wine cellar. A smart outdoor sauna, screened porch, and a rare four car garage with EV charging stand out.
Take a peek inside →
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