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Hello Naperville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Naperville police confirm missing 31-year-old woman has been found safe
  • How Naperville Police say license plate readers protect safety and privacy.
  • Will Naperville finally build a new Nichols Library parking deck?

Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 72 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Missing Woman Found Safe In Naperville: Police (patch.com) — Naperville residents can breathe easier after police reported that a 31-year-old woman, previously reported missing by her family, has been found safe. She had last been seen on Sept. 9, and the Naperville Police Department confirmed her safe recovery Friday morning.
   

2. Naperville Police Chief Addresses Community on License Plate Readers (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville Police are explaining how their automated license plate reader system helps locate stolen vehicles, missing people, and suspects while operating under a detailed policy. The department outlines strict access controls, 30‑day data retention, audits, and penalties for misuse, and invites residents to review the full guidelines on the city website.
   

3. Parking deck plan for Naperville's Nichols Library needs to be redone (chicagotribune.com) — Naperville officials say plans for a new parking deck at Nichols Library must be completely redesigned, with design work alone estimated at $1.8 million and construction potentially reaching $30–36 million. City leaders will decide during upcoming budget talks whether to move forward, as surveys show many residents rate downtown Naperville parking as only fair or poor.
   

4. 'In my DNA': Katie Wood says goodbye to Downtown Naperville Alliance (nctv17.org) — Downtown Naperville's longtime alliance director Katie Wood is stepping down after nearly two decades, with current city clerk Dawn Portner taking over on Sept. 14. Wood reflects on helping grow events like wine walks, parades, and summer sculptures, and says she'll stay involved to support Portner and special projects as downtown businesses continue adapting and attracting visitors.
   

5. Jayke Collins scores all of Naperville North's TDs to top Naperville Central: 'There's nothing to beat this' (chicagotribune.com) — Naperville North junior running back Jayke Collins powered the Huskies past crosstown rival Naperville Central with three rushing touchdowns in a 21–14 DuPage Valley Conference opener. Playing before a capacity crowd of 6,000 at North Central College, Collins delivered career highs in carries, yards, and scores, thrilling local fans in his first varsity rivalry game.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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