Naperville, IL News Roundup (8/27/25)

Dine, sip, then stay: Lennon’s opened last month in downtown Naperville with shareable small plates and a coffee bar on the first floor, a second-floor entertainment lounge debuting this weekend and a steakhouse in a few months — find out how to plan your night.

Naperville Youth Explore Careers: Participants in KidsMatter’s SpringBoard Summer Series visited sites from Edward and Elmhurst hospitals to Google, Naperville city departments, universities and construction sites — find out what careers they explored.

Naperville’s energy champion: Brent Carius is rallying students, staff and families at River Woods Elementary with high-energy play, genuine support and positivity as the new school year kicks off — find out why he’s a community favorite.

Generosity takes center stage: Director Trent Stork discusses how Come From Away channels Newfoundland’s spirit in its Chicago-area premiere at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, now running through October 12 — find out.

Blue Envelope Program unveiled: Naperville police now offer blue envelopes for residents on the autism spectrum to share their communication needs and ease interactions during traffic stops and other encounters — find out how to participate.

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