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🌱 Patch AM: Naper Pride Will Not Take Place This September: Organizers

And check out World Class Fishing Tournament by Werk Force Brewing on the Naperville Patch calendar

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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Naper Pride canceled as organizers shift focus to community services
  • How Naperville's Shanower Memorial keeps 9/11 memories alive locally
  • How did Naperville North dominate rival Central in their 3-0 win?

Also on today's calendar: World Class Fishing Tournament by Werk Force Brewing and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Naper Pride Will Not Take Place This September: Organizers (patch.com) — Naperville residents expecting Naper Pride this September should know the event has been canceled, despite outdated information still circulating online. Organizers say they decided back in October 2025 to skip the 2026 celebration so they could redirect funds and energy toward expanding service initiatives that better support the local community.
   

2. Naper Nostalgia: Naperville 9/11 Shanower Memorial (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville's Commander Dan Shanower September 11 Memorial, part of the Century Walk collection, honors 9/11 with artifacts from the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and Pennsylvania crash site. Built with private donations and dedicated in 2003, it remains a powerful local place to reflect on national tragedy and the community's role in remembering it.
   

3. North boys soccer blanks Naperville Central (nctv17.org) — Naperville North's boys soccer team shut out crosstown rival Naperville Central 3-0, earning its first conference win of the season in a breezy evening matchup off Ogden Avenue. Strong goalkeeping and scores from Jake Hadaway, Will Boniface, and Dylan Healy sealed the victory, while Central now looks to regroup before facing Glenbard West on Friday.
   

4. Several factors driving Naperville District 203's revised bus transportation plan (nctv17.org) — Naperville District 203 has cut bus stops and routes this year, aiming to reduce cancellations and cope with a driver shortage while still serving more than 10,000 students. Officials say the streamlined system saves money and emissions, but some parents worry about longer rides and crowded buses, and argue better driver pay is needed to truly fix the problem.
   

5. Award-winning quartets to perform at Chorus of DuPage's fall show in Naperville (dailyherald.com) — Naperville music lovers can catch award-winning local Stiletto Quartet and international champion Vocal Spectrum at the Chorus of DuPage's "Melodies and Memories" show this Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church. The 3 p.m. concert will feature classic barbershop, pop favorites, and patriotic tunes, with tickets starting at $15 for teens and free admission for children under five.
   

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    I tried "Bagua" heavenly blue this year, and they started blooming much earlier. (Nextdoor Prairie Elem)
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    It does not turn on . Pic attached . Replacing the bulb didn't help . The bulb is motion activated and does not switch on even with the switch . (Nextdoor Still Water)
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  • Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company posted a job opening for College Financial Representative, Internship Program 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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