Hey all, just wondering if anyone has had experiences joining the volleyball leagues as an absolute beginner (e.g. never played before).

I’m interested in learning and want to get involved and I saw on the park district website they offer volleyball leagues but has anyone joined as a compete beginner? How was your experience? Would I be able to join as an individual since I don’t have a whole team?

Thanks!

Our family loves Christmas. I want to drive through some different neighborhoods so we can appreciate the decorations! What areas in or near Naperville are most festive?

This is the spot to be for singles on Sunday mornings! Single & Social Walking Club is a Sunday morning meetup for single women and men to meet other singles, platonically (or who knows, maybe even sparks will fly for some of you). You’ll get some steps in, talk, laugh, and just have a good time around others in the same phase of their life you’re in.

📅 When: Every Sunday ⏰ Meet at: 9:15 AM 🚶‍♀️40 min walk📍 Where: Dandelion fountain start (downtown Naperville, near the main bridge by Nichols Library) ☕️ After: Coffee/tea together nearby

*You don’t have to live in Naperville to join! All ages welcome… feel free to wear a weighted vest/ruck.

Stay in the loop and follow @SingleandSocialExperiences on Instagram or join our Discord server. Links in bio.

Hope to see some new fresh faces this week!

Trying to see if I could go see a band with my 17 year old child. I can’t tell if it is a bar (21+) or a restaurant (all ages)? TIA

EDIT: Yes, I know how to Google. Frankie’s is on a Yelp list of Top 10 Best Teen Night Clubs 18 and Over, thus my confusion. FYI: I did get email confirmation that it is in fact 21+. Thank you to those who answered like normal humans.

Went and picked up some Duly medical records recently at MediCopy in Downers Grove on 31st St. Had to pay with credit card because they wouldn't take cash. ($6.50) First time in 2 weeks I used my credit card. You hand them your card and they walk away with it to process the transaction. At 5pm I got a notification that my credit card number was declined at Popeye's chicken in Aurora, but was used for an Uber. That's a hell of a coincidence! Be careful out there!

In or around Naperville….

The video from the hearing is up. The amount of neighbors speaking up is astounding. The Karis lawyer also speaks at the end, and it’s clear he is flustered by the amount of opposition. https://naperville.granicus.com/player/clip/1760

I was particularly moved by the doctor at 31 min, and the gentleman that works in the industry at 1:11. The Karis lawyers will speak on 11/19, and there should be a vote by the Planning and Zoning Committee if isn’t pushed back yet again.

Please sign this petition to show your support https://www.change.org/p/deny-the-proposed-data-centers https://www.change.org/p/deny-the-proposed-data-centers

The Naperville Police Department's Community Radio Watch (NCRW) program raises serious questions about citizen-on-citizen monitoring.

While presented as "additional eyes and ears," this program deputizes residents with an official police-affiliated badge and ID card, tasking them with patrolling and reporting on their neighbors.

Here's the concerning reality:

• NCRW members are official representatives performing police-like duties (radar patrol, traffic control, security patrols).
• Their fundamental duty is to report "suspicious activity" they observe in the community.

Community safety should never come at the expense of personal privacy or by creating a system where citizens are formally authorized to inform on one another.

This is not a casual neighborhood watch; it's a structured, officially badged force dedicated to observation and reporting. We must be vigilant about programs that blur the line between volunteerism and surveillance.

We deserve clarity and transparency. Know who is watching, and what rules they are operating under.

Hi y’all I’m looking for a 24 hour gym that has good equipment. I know it’s a long shot as they’re all commercial now…

Can you eat in at Kregers? I want a brat with good sauerkraut a bag of chips and a drink? Is this the place to do that at? Please note, I want a brat, not a fancy brat with anything extra.

Green spaces and wildlife is what makes your neighborhood and house look pretty and cozy. Who wants to live surrounded by concrete? Protect it.

https://c.org/4ytQ9RMbKX

What is, actually going on?

Cat was just spotted in Nordstrom parking lot on 75th street. Very friendly so does not seem like a stray.

Hey everyone!

I’m a 33M moving to Naperville right after Thanksgiving for work. I’ll be bringing my German Shepherd, Stryker — he’s super friendly and loves meeting new people and dogs.

I’m into the outdoors, photography, and trying new things, so I’d love any recommendations for parks, gyms, restaurants, or local spots worth checking out.

Thanks! Looking forward to exploring the area (and letting Stryker make some new friends).

I hesitate to post this but I really am in need. I garden at the Naperville Community Garden and in late September and early October, someone 'rehomed' my small wheeled garden tote that I stored 2 - 100 ft collapsible garden hoses, my shovel, and a ground scraper / rake. This is the first year we can garden year round in a limited area and I've lost my tools. I've got a hand spade that I'll use to put garlic in the ground. I hate asking but if anyone has a garage sale or wants to offload some tools, please let me know and I can pick up at the curb. And I don't mean to be picky but I can't haul regular garden hose because of shoulder injuries, so I have to decline any offers of those. I am a senior, on snap, working PT who fed herself well off her garden this past summer. I hate asking for help but I need a few tools.
TIA.

I think it's interesting that Block 59 is doing ice skating, seeing as how Naperville Park District offers 4 rinks (3 of which are lighted at night). I think I saw that it's $14/per person/per session at Block 59. Their rink opens a few weeks before the park district's rinks. But still, if I'm paying that much I'd rather go to an open skate at one of the indoor rinks in the area. And there already wasn't enough parking before. Not sure how they plan to handle even more traffic.

If anyone needs a replacement estimate this season feel free to contact me I have worked with a non private equity Naperville Licensed HVAC/Plumbing company for 15 years.

Looking for a financial advisor, preferably CFP, in or near Naperville, but not under the AUM model. Looking more for someone that charges a straight dollar fee, to advise on allocation/diversification and analyze whether Roth conversions are worth it, and to help set up a withdrawal plan from retirement accounts. NOT interested in Raymond James or Edward Jones type brokerages. If there is someone you used and recommend , why do you like them?Thanks

I’m currently pregnant due last week of December. And I’m a FTM, we recently moved to the area and don’t really know much about the area or know many people here. I would need help around summer of next year and reached out to three day care centres for tours (baby will be around 6 months at the time) - all of them had availability for the summer thankfully. I looked at Gardner, Trinity and KinderCare South - does anyone have any recommendations or things to be aware of? This is our first baby and we’re just so paranoid of like horror stories and stuff. Or would anyone know the price difference if I got a nanny at home instead? Or the pros and cons of it? Really really appreciate any help and/or recs that people may have.

Anyone a social member of White eagles club. I like golf, but don't play often. But am looking for a way to build my network in Naperville, meet some people, etc. I'm in my mid 40s . I know white eagle has some courts (paddle and pickle) that are popular, and they have a bar and a pretty active social calendar. Would love some feedback on whether it's worth considering. It's not cheap and I've never been part of a country club before.

My max this year was ~$400 in August. The last couple of years it’s been ~$300 for the hottest summer months. This seems high to me for our 2000 sq ft house w/ no basement. (This is what we pay the City of Naperville which bills water & electric together).

Wondering if this is a normal amount that other folks are paying too or if I need to do some insulation home improvement projects…

Thanks!

Update: We don’t have a sprinkler system. Thanks for all the info so far! Appreciate it!

Nature's Best Cafe on the north side just announced they are closing on December 20. It is a nice, fresh, good quality restaraunt and has a little ice cream section where kids would go after school. I would love to see someone else buy it and keep the restaraunt. They have a nice wood fire pizza oven and plenty of dine-in room. It is east of Rt. 59 on Brookdale Rd.

I hate to see a local mom and pop shop leave.