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🌱 Patch AM: Bonci Pizza Now Open In Naperville

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Good morning Naperville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Renowned Roman-style pizzeria debuts its first Naperville location downtown
  • Thinking about city council service? Four Naperville seats open in 2027
  • What big changes are coming to Naperville 203's student services?

Also on today's calendar: Montessori School Open House! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Bonci Pizza Now Open In Naperville (patch.com) — Naperville food lovers can now try Bonci Pizza's famed Roman-style pies at its new location on East Chicago Avenue, the brand's first outside Chicago or Rome. The shop's grand opening on Aug. 28 will showcase a rotating selection of up to 15 pizzas made with seasonal ingredients and long-risen dough, giving downtown diners an ever-changing menu of inventive flavors.
   

2. 4 Seats Available On Naperville City Council In 2027 Consolidated Election (patch.com) — Naperville residents interested in shaping city policy will have four city council seats to vie for in the 2027 Consolidated Election, with petition packets now available at the municipal center. Prospective candidates must meet residency and voter requirements, file petitions in October, and prepare for a February primary ahead of the April 6 election.
   

3. Naperville 203 officials plan changes to student services program (nctv17.org) — Naperville District 203 is preparing significant changes to student services for IEP students starting in the 2027-28 school year, following a multi-year analysis. Officials highlighted a new specialized program playbook, staff feedback on burnout and support, and plans to gather more parent and community input so services better match students' individual needs and family expectations.
   

4. Yorkville delays next water rate increase again; federal $170 loan for Lake Michigan Project moving forward (shawlocal.com) — A massive Lake Michigan water project that starts with new mains on Book Road in Naperville will eventually send pricier water to Yorkville, Oswego, and Montgomery. Yorkville officials just postponed the next steep water rate hike while final construction bids and a key $170 million federal loan are finalized, but long-term increases are still planned through 2065 to pay for the regional system.
   

5. Waubonsie Valley girls golf swings past Naperville North (nctv17.org) — Waubonsie Valley edged Naperville North in a girls golf matchup at Springbrook, with strong rounds from Huskies like Mia Kuruvilla and Warriors standouts including Mina Shyam and Siya Sohal. The detailed highlight reel walks local fans through key shots, scores, and how Waubonsie secured another DuPage Valley Conference win.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement —Bill Read on Patch
  • Naperville Family's Fight to Cure Son's Ultra-Rare SPG4 Disease Earns Mayor's Backing, Sparks Global Movement —Vamsi Koduri Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • We got her or him guys and he or she is safe we will be getting her or him to the vet hopefully they have a microchip and they can find it's person and get it back home this is the best picture I could get if they look like your cat or you may know
    who they belong to they will be with Naperville animal control you can contact them at 630- 420- 6178 I should mention that he or she does not have a… (Nextdoor Country Lakes)
  • We just lost our cat this afternoon in our neighborhood Mayfair Homes.
    She usually comes back, but has been several hours and we still can't find her. If anyone or know anyone that has seen her please let me know. She… (Nextdoor Cowlishaw)
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Naperville. Apply here.
  • Naperville Park District posted a job opening for Fitness Attendant in Naperville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naperville here.

Ok Naperville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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