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Green Bay
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Green Bay. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofit Rooted In is cooking meals with leftover food from Lambeau Field to serve local food pantry partners at Trinity Lutheran Church today from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.—volunteers are invited to help at the Emergency Cooking for the Community event. WBAY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Streu’s Pharmacy in Green Bay will soon close its retail operations as pharmacy benefit managers force independent stores to accept unsustainable reimbursement rates. Smith Pharmacy in Little Chute is expanding its services while local pharmacists warn that more closures may delay patient access to medications—legislation is being urged to support these community pharmacies. 94.3 Jack FM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin Public Service said law enforcement is warning of a sharp rise in utility scams that have led to over $10,000 in losses this week as scammers use fake caller IDs and demand immediate payment. The utility urged customers to hang up on calls that threaten disconnection — call 800-450-7260 for verification — and report suspicious contacts to police. WNCY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A review of old articles shows Chili John's long history in Green Bay, with stories ranging from early ads in 1914 and a 50th anniversary comic in 1963 to honors like the Golden Knife and Fork Award for owner Dan Hoehne — a sign of its deep roots. The records also note key moments including the formal opening on Sept. 20 at 314 Main St. and founder John Isaac’s early work in 1913, with the secret chili recipe still unchanged. Green Bay Press-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Green Bay schools and social workers are helping families as FoodShare benefits were paused on November 1 due to a federal shutdown. Local districts are running food drives and accepting donations to keep meals coming—donations can be dropped off at school offices in Ashwaubenon, De Pere, and Green Bay. Green Bay Press-Gazette
- ➤ The deadline for Green Bay East High School football coach Niko Sila to resign passed on Thursday as he confirmed in writing that he rejected the resignation offer; he remains on paid administrative leave while the district plans next steps. WNCY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials completed a $4 million project to improve a dangerous intersection at EB-44 near Green Bay Southwest High School—repairing Packerland Drive and adding a roundabout at Trojan Drive. Brown County and its partners said the project was meant to reduce accidents and will monitor the area for any needed adjustments. 94.3 Jack FM
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced yesterday that its new online merchandise store offers items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants and recreation traditions. Sales proceeds will support conservation projects and environmental education, and orders ship within (2-5 business days). Green Bay News Network
- ➤ Local airlines, vendors and airport partners at Green Bay airport have started a food drive to help unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown. Delta Air Lines + United Airlines and other companies are hosting twice-weekly luncheons and asking the public to drop off nonperishable food and household items until the shutdown ends. Green Bay News Network
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ComedyCity: After Dark
6:30-8 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 tickets — Enjoy high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions.
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Lambeau and Learn 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Lambeau Field — Hotel block available at $129/night — A day of education and networking at the iconic Lambeau Field.
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Comedy Night with Tom Segura
6:00-7:30 p.m. — The Weidner — Tickets available — Experience the humor of one of the biggest names in comedy on his Come Together tour.
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ComedyCity: After Dark Family Fun Show
6:30-8:00 p.m. — ComedyCity Theatre — $10 each — Experience high-energy, family-friendly improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions for all ages.
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Garden of Lights
4:30–9 p.m. — Green Bay Botanical Garden — Ticket prices vary — Experience a 1-mile path filled with luminous lightscapes and magical holiday moments.
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Collectorabilia Con
8 AM – 5 PM — Resch Expo — $7 — A family-friendly event featuring retro games, toys, comics, and special guest Tony Cox.
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A Sherlock Carol
7:30-10 p.m. — Green Bay Community Theater — Ticket prices vary — Solve a delightful mystery with Sherlock Holmes and Tiny Tim this holiday season.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
6:30-7:29 p.m. — Birder Hall — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight.
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Cherry Pie Rocks Bulldogs Bar
7 PM – 1 AM — Bulldogs — $10 cover charge — Rock out at the newly remodeled Bulldogs Bar with an exciting performance that'll leave you wanting more until next year.
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Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
12:00 p.m. — Lambeau Field — Tickets required — Witness the historic rivalry as the Packers clash with the Bears in this exciting NFL showdown.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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