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Good morning Naperville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Loaves & Fishes' new Naperville building could expand vital services
  • Want to question DuPage County candidates face-to-face on September 9?
  • How Naperville seniors and students bond through a monthly reading bus trip.

Also on today's calendar: Farmland Owner Conservation Connections and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Hot with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Building purchase to help Loaves & Fishes expand CARES programs (chicagotribune.com) — Loaves & Fishes has bought the office building next to its Naperville Market on High Grove Lane to house and expand its CARES programs, offering private consultations, classes, and health services. The move will ease parking, centralize wraparound support for clients across several counties, and complements an ongoing expansion of the group's Aurora Food Distribution Hub.
   

2. Local Event: Meet the Candidates: DuPage County Open House & Candidate Forums on 9/9 (patch.com) — Naperville-based ALMAS is inviting residents to a free, nonpartisan "Meet the Candidates: DuPage County" open house and forum on September 9 at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton. Attendees can talk directly with county board candidates, listen to moderated panels, and submit questions in advance, with Spanish interpretation available for the forums.
   

3. How Intergenerational Reading Builds Connection for Senior Living Residents and Students (iadvanceseniorcare.com) — Naperville's Monarch Landing residents regularly travel to Cowlishaw Elementary for Rockin' Readers, a monthly one-on-one read-aloud program with local students. The effort boosts kids' literacy and confidence while giving seniors meaningful community connections, combating isolation, and inspiring other senior communities to build similar school partnerships.
   

4. Naperville Police Arrests for Aug. 21-23 (chicagotribune.com) — Naperville police report several late-August arrests around major local intersections and corridors, including Route 59, Ogden Avenue, 75th Street, and downtown streets. Allegations range from DUI and suspended licenses to drug possession and paraphernalia, with suspects from Naperville and surrounding communities. Remember, all arrests are accusations, not findings of guilt.
   

5. Naperville North girls flag football uses razzle dazzle to earn victory (nctv17.org) — Naperville North's girls flag football team kicked off its season with a dramatic overtime win, sparked by a razzle-dazzle hook-and-lateral touchdown from Mere Riordan to Ava Wilkey. The highlight was named NSW Play of the Week, and residents can find more Naperville-focused prep sports coverage through Naperville Sports Weekly and NCTV17's high school sports updates.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Patricia J. Peeples —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Film Screening at the Old Joliet Prison "Route 66: The Main Street of America" —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Patricia Liccardi —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
    Stewart Little was lost on August 28, 2026 in Naperville, IL 60564 near 111th and 59 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor River Run Naperville)
  • Looking for a plumber – Roman tub faucet modification
    Hi neighbors! I'm looking for a reliable plumber who can take a look at my existing Roman tub faucet (photos attached). It currently has two… (Nextdoor Old Farm North)
  • Mondelez International, Inc. posted a job opening for Package Machine Attendant in Naperville. Apply here.
  • Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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