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At the annual State of Naperville Real Estate program March 6, retiring Christine Jeffries (center) was honored for her 27 years as president of the Naperville Development Partnership. Also pictured, left to right, are Kaylin Risvold, president and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Scott Wehrli; and John Koranda, vice president of commercial real estate for Wintrust Financial Corporation.

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Tricoci Salon & Spa celebrated the reopening of its renovated Naperville location (1512 N. Naper Blvd.) on February 1. The updated space features new express beauty stations and spa offerings.

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DuPage Children’s Museum redesigned its Wonder Room as a calming, nature-inspired space, offering guests an immersive respite.

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The North Central College women’s triathlon team won the Division III collegiate national championship November 11, defending its crown and claiming its fifth national title in program history. Pictured on the podium in Tempe, Arizona, are (from left) Charlotte Kumler, Hailey Poe, and Bethany Smeed

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Authors Kate Moore and Elizabeth Smart both spoke to full houses during their respective October events at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

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Loaves & Fishes Community Services held its annual gala, Night to End Hunger, to raise awareness about food insecurity in the community. Held at the Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook on September 16, the event raised more than $300,000.

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Highlights from Naperville’s Last Fling over Labor Day weekend included a foam party, carnival, and live music (including the Hairbangers Ball).

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Through both its Community Foundation’s Discretionary Grantmaking and Youth Engagement in Philanthropy programs, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 41 grants on July 11 totaling more than $615,000 to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life for Fox Valley residents.

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North Central College’s Division III-winning Cardinals football team was among the various NCAA champions welcomed to the White House June 12 for College Athlete Day.

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At its annual Community Service Grants Award Luncheon on June 1, the Rotary Club of Naperville awarded $175,000 to 36 nonprofit organizations that provide community support and basic humanitarian needs.

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On April 23 Naper Settlement opened its new Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center, which showcases Naperville’s agricultural history while connecting it to the farming story of the region and the nation.

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The DuPage Children’s Museum’s March 23 story time featured local author Elizabeth Nielsen, who read her book, ‘Udder Chaos: Amusing Adventures With Farm Animals.’

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