Fresh thrills at Last Fling: The Naperville Jaycees team up with Windy City Amusements to debut the 80-foot Sky Rider swing, the classic Zipper and fan favorites like the Giant Century Wheel at the carnival running Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 — check out the full lineup.
Historic chapel HVAC overhaul: The Naperville Heritage Society has secured a $200,000 Illinois Tourism Attractions grant to install state-of-the-art HVAC systems in Naper Settlement’s 1864 Century Memorial Chapel, boosting artifact preservation and cultural tourism — find out how it could reshape visits.
Autumn events at Cantigny Park: Cantigny Park has released its September schedule featuring garden bike tours, Revolutionary War reenactments, farm-to-table dinners, vintage car and jewelry shows, plus a family-friendly Fall Fest — check out the full lineup.
150 years at Oswald’s Pharmacy: The Naperville apothecary founded in 1875 has evolved from soda fountains and early computers to custom-label remedies while staying family-owned and customer-focused — find out how it keeps thriving.
DuPage Medical Society scholarships: The Foundation awarded 25 student awards for 2025, honoring Venkatsai “Shri” Bellala with the James P. Campbell Memorial Scholarship and Sareena Shah with the William B. Frymark Scholarship — find out who else benefited.
Other Naperville headlines this week
- DuPage County hosts Veterans Fair Aug. 26
- Romeoville offers second-year $80 property tax rebate
- College of DuPage donates old equipment worldwide
- Late-summer blooms still fuel hungry pollinators
- Glen Ellyn Park District Seeks Playground Feedback
- Outbound Kennedy lanes reopen next week
