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🌱 Patch AM: Fire Causes $40K In Damage To Garage In Naperville

Spotted on the Naperville calendar: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday.

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Morning Naperville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Naperville garage fire causes major damage but spares nearby home
  • Michelin-recognized dumpling spot is coming to Naperville's Block 59
  • Free totes, donuts and deals at new Naperville L.L. Bean opening

Also on today's calendar: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Rain and a t-storm; warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fire Causes $40K In Damage To Garage In Naperville (patch.com) — Naperville firefighters quickly contained a Wednesday afternoon blaze that caused about $40,000 in damage to a detached garage on the 30W000 block of Argyll Lane. Crews had the fire under control within minutes, no injuries were reported, and the nearby home was spared while investigators work to determine the cause.
   

2. Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Plans Naperville Opening (patch.com) — Food lovers in Naperville can look forward to Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings opening at Block 59, bringing a Michelin-recommended New York brand to town. The restaurant will serve an extensive menu of dumplings, all-day breakfast dishes, stir fries, noodles and desserts, expanding local options alongside its other locations nationwide.
   

3. L.L. Bean Announces Grand Opening Details For Naperville Store (patch.com) — Naperville shoppers are getting a new L.L. Bean store at Westridge Court, with a grand opening celebration on Sept. 25 that includes giveaways, raffles, and special discounts. The brand's Bootmobile will appear at local events, and the first 100 customers in Naperville receive commemorative tote bags and other perks during the festivities.
   

4. Analysis: Naperville Community Unit School District 203 administrators rank 151st highest in state for average salary in 2025 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — If you live in Naperville 203, your district's administrators now earn an average of $135,057, ranking 151st statewide and outpacing the Illinois average. The report also shows rising salaries over the past decade and a higher student-to-administrator ratio than the state, offering context as families follow budget, staffing, and leadership discussions.
   

5. City of Naperville recognizes White Star families (nctv17.org) — Naperville's City Council has formally recognized White Star families, honoring loved ones of veterans lost to suicide and urging the community to support them with compassion and mental health awareness. The proclamation, presented to Naperville American Legion Post 43, aims to reduce stigma, encourage veterans to seek help, and highlight local resources available to struggling service members and their families.
   

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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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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