Happy Tuesday, Naperville. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Naperville Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Hopefuls scramble for signatures at city hall, several choruses belt out summer nostalgia, and Naperville nears completion of lead water line replacement by 2029 — catch up here.
State-level stories: Soaring downpours overwhelming Illinois sewers, a Bolingbrook dispensary fusing cannabis culture and gaming, and a historic Galena village crowned the state’s best small town — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Landmark trial shows lifestyle programs can rewind cognitive aging, the one ten thousandth spending rule, and shocking home prices in California — peruse the best of the rest.
Health: If you’ve struggled with weight loss, you’re not alone. Today’s GLP-1 medications (the same active ingredients found in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) are helping people manage cravings and build healthier habits. Hers makes it easy to get started, with a personalized plan and licensed providers – start your journey.
Highlights this week
- Stroll for fresh produce, demos, and bluegrass
- Sip margaritas and craft custom creations
- Equip yourself to ignite young minds
- Donate spare craft supplies to library Thursday
- Lawn looking rough? TruGreen’s 50% off
🫶 We got your back
Getaways: Swapping the suburban grind for thundering waterfalls or world-class museums is easier than you think when you live near Naperville. These day trip ideas are exactly what your weekends have been missing.
Nature: Think it’s all cornfields and city streets? Did you know there are ancient cypress swamps and restored prairies where bison roam and cranes dance at dawn? These wildlife viewing spots tell you exactly where and when to catch the best animal action.
Pub: Whether you’re looking to unwind after work, test your trivia chops, or finally master darts, White Tavern is your neighborhood go-to for good pints, friendly banter, and plenty of spirited banter and memorable nights.
Finance: Most folks don’t realize you can roll over your 401k or IRA to invest in cryptocurrency… all with the same tax benefits as a traditional retirement account on top of the the potential upside. iTustCapital makes the entire process a breeze with $0 monthly fees and an incredibly simple setup process.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🦸 Fandom Fun – Marvel Universe @ Downers Grove Public Library | Tuesday (7/29) at 3:00pm – Dust off your Thor hammer or borrow Loki’s for a low-stakes quest at our favorite pub, where trivia fiends and couch heroes battle for six infinity stones. Winners snag a sparkly dish glove Infinity Gauntlet, because saving the galaxy is messy.
🥃 Beyond the Barrel @ CityGate Grille | Wednesday (7/30) at 5:00pm – Whether you’re a Maker’s Mark die-hard or just here for the bacon-wrapped scallops, CityGate’s patio is staging a bourbon takeover. Barrel-aged stouts, smoked cocktails, and filet sliders await, plus a shot at winning an Old Fashioned kit for your next happy hour.
🌞 Summer Fun Night @ Downtown Naperville | Thursday (7/31) at 5:00pm – July 31st at Pottery Bayou is your chance to swap talk for paintbrushes, soak in live music and try your hand at creative pottery — no experience required. A $40 deposit locks in your table, covers your pottery paint supplies, and even nets you a foldable fan to beat the heat.
🛁 Down & Dirty Day @ Lisle Community Park | Friday (8/1) at 2:00pm – If you’ve been scouting a new way to entertain the tiny mud monsters, this is it. The park provides unlimited squelch, mud pits, water balloons, and sand toys galore. Just bring old clothes, a towel, and a garbage bag for the ride home.
🎉 Stolp Island Block Party | Friday (8/1) at 5:00pm – Stolp Island goes full-on fiesta, with live tunes spilling across cobblestones, local artisans hawking their crafts, and food stalls that make your kitchen look like sad cupboard cleanouts. Bring the gang or fly solo, because between great eats and drinks, you’ll forget all about Netflix.
This weekend
🌍 The World We Inherit @ First Congregational United Church of Christ | Saturday (8/2) at 10:00am – Think you’ve seen every gallery Naperville’s got? This open house at First Congregational UCC turns the art stroll into a climate-themed mashup of photos, paintings, music, and videos, sprinkled with eco demos, a family raffle, and that we’re-all-in-this-together buzz.
🔍 The Dinner Detective @ Hyatt Regency Lisle | Saturday (8/2) at 6:00pm – Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes over a tasty dinner in Lisle, rub elbows with suspicious neighbors, and dodge the detective’s questions as more murder clues emerge. Prizes await the top sleuth, so bring your best poker face and maybe avoid ending up a prime suspect.
🎤 Fearless – A Tribute To Taylor Swift @ The Forge: Lemont Quarries | Saturday (8/2) at 6:30pm – A crack Chicago band is turning Lemont’s quarry into Swiftie central, belting every country tune and pop chartbuster with uncanny accuracy. Just bring a blanket or folding chair, snag a bite from the food trucks, and relish pretending you can still relate to teenage heartbreak.
🎸 Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers @ The Venue | Saturday (8/2) at 8:00pm – Whether you’re a secret twang junkie or just someone who appreciates a songwriter behind Elvis Costello and the Dixie Chicks, Grammy-winner Jim Lauderdale is rolling into town with his Game Changers. Expect soulful riffs, sprightly bluegrass breaks, sly wit, and pure Americana pedigree.
🛍️ Backlot Bazaar Summer Market @ Blind Corner Brewery | Sunday (8/3) at 12:00pm – Weekend tip: ditch your couch cushions and meander through Naperville’s Backlot Bazaar, a curated outdoor market featuring 20+ local makers, Dark Horse snacks to fuel you, and Blind Corner’s IPAs and barrel-aged seltzers to slow-sip. Pretend you’re fancy.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/30 Beyond the Blonde @ Van Kampen Stage – 7 pm
- 7/31 Trivia Thursday @ Bryan’s American Grille – 6:45 pm
- 7/31 Laughs on Tap @ Alter Brewing – 7:30 pm
- 7/31 Naperville Municipal Band @ Concert Lane – 7:30 pm
- 8/2 Destination Asia Festival @ Morton Arboretum – 9 am
- 8/2 Kashmir @ Two Brothers Roundhouse – 8:30 pm
- 8/3 Potters with Len and John @ Potter’s Place – 4 pm
- 8/3 New Philharmonic @ McAninch Arts Center – 6 pm
- 8/5 Open Mic Night @ Bryan’s American Grille – 6:45 pm
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