Naperville News Digest: Naperville mayor to give State of the City address on May 22; fundraisers to benefit KidsMatter and mental health efforts
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli will deliver the annual State of the City address at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Embassy Suites Chicago-Naperville, 1823 Abriter Court.
Registration is available online at www.naperville.net.
Tickets are $75 for members of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and $90 for the community.
Wehrli will talk about the efforts that shaped 2024 and how that guides decisions on the city's economy, development and finances this year, according to the chamber's website.
The event also provides for networking between local civic and business leaders and ideas to contribute to advancing Naperville's vision, chamber officials said.
Fundraisers to benefit KidsMatter and mental health efforts
Two fundraisers this month will benefit KidsMatters' work in helping youth deal with mental health issues.
Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar, 436 S. Route 59, will donate 15% of a customer's total bill to KidsMatter through Saturday, May 10. Diners should mention KidsMatter at the restaurant or use the code 01NAPERVILLE when ordering online.
Later this month, Kendra Scott jewelry boutique, 55 S. Main St., will donate 20% of in-store purchases from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 23, to KidsMatter. The event includes light refreshments and signature KidsMatter pieces. Use the code GIVEBACK-JJKJQ for online orders made between May 23 and 25.
KidsMatter is a nonprofit that addresses mental health through a variety of initiatives, the organization said in the release. It trains adults and teens to identify signs of mental health and substance use so they can provide initial help and connect with care. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying and more, the release said.
It also hosts free mental health forums that address stressors affecting teens such as online safety, depression and suicidal ideation and provides other programs.
Naperville students receive National Merit Scholarships
Several Naperville residents have earned $2,500 National Merit Scholarships, company officials announced.
Naperville Central High School: Anay A. Apte and Iris E. Shadis-Greengas.
Naperville North High School: Aanika M. Parekh.
Waubonsie Valley High School: Vikram J. Narasimhan.
Neuqua Valley High School: Monish Ramesh Jayakumar, Armaan Sidhu and Meiling Sun.
The scholarship recipients are the finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies, a news release from the National Merit Scholarship Corp. said. The number of winners in each state is proportional to the state's percentage of the nation's graduating high school seniors.
Edward Hospital given an 'A' grade by watchdog group
Edward Hospital in Naperville is one of six Endeavor Health medical centers to receive an 'A' grade from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog group.
The biannual safety grade is assigned to all general hospitals in the United States based on their ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections, the organization said.
Elmhurst Hospital has maintained a straight-A record since the inaugural grading system, and is one of only 11 hospitals nationwide to have achieved this distinction, an Endeavor Health news release said.
Other Endeavor hospitals to receive 'A' grades are Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital.
Edward Hospital earned 'A' grades in the fall of 2024 and 2023 and 'B' grades in the spring of 2024 and 2023, the company's website said.
For detailed descriptions of each hospital, go to www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.
Bills in the mail for first installment of DuPage County property taxes
Residents in DuPage County will be receiving their property tax bills this month with the first installment payment due June 2, county officials said.
Next year, residents will have the option to receive the real estate bill via email instead of U.S. mail. Residents interested in receiving their bills electronically can fill out a form on the county website, www.dupagecounty.gov.
Residents can also view their tax bills, review various options for payment and read an explainer about how the bill is broken down at the site. Payments can be made online, in person, via drop-off boxes and by mail, and at some DuPage County banks.
The deadline to pay the second installment is Sept. 2
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