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π± Patch AM: See how high-end Naperville homes are really selling this month
Spotted on the Naperville calendar: Anniversary Sale!

Hi Naperville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how high-end Naperville homes are really selling this month
- What the jury decided in Naperville's fatal 2021 parking lot shooting
- How Benet's 61-0 rout sets up their next playoff test
Also on today's calendar: Anniversary Sale! and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
- Wednesday: High clouds and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in Will County, Sept. 21 to 27? (shawlocal.com) — Naperville tops Will County's luxury housing market this week, with a $1.41 million home on Crooked Tree Court leading several high-end sales across town. The list details prices, sizes, and closing dates for multiple Naperville properties, giving residents a clear snapshot of what larger single-family homes are actually selling for right now.
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• Man Convicted Of Murder In Fatal 2021 Shooting In Naperville Parking Lot (foxvalleymagazine.com) — A Bellwood man has been convicted of first-degree murder for a fatal 2021 shooting during an illegal gun sale in a Naperville parking lot on Amersale Drive, after Naperville police quickly investigated and coordinated with Aurora officers. He now faces 45 years to life in prison, with sentencing motions set for later this month, bringing some closure to a case that deeply concerned local residents.
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• Benet Academy flag football dominates in 61-0 regional quarterfinal win (nctv17.org) — Benet Academy's girls flag football team, a familiar program to many Naperville-area families, crushed Chicago Noble Mansueto 61-0 in a rainy regional quarterfinal at Hinsdale Central to extend its winning streak to 10. The Redwings advance to face Downers Grove South on Monday night, and fans can find more highlights and community sports coverage through Naperville Sports Weekly's channels.
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📸 Around Naperville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Naperville
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★ Featured events ★
- Anniversary Sale! →
4054 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
10:00 am - Carillon Craft Show →
Carillon Clubhouse, 21146 S Carillon Dr, Plainfield
9:00 am - Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser →
Crosswinds Church, 14360 Rte 59, Plainfield
4:00 pm - The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
11:00 am - Raymond James Financial Wellness: Longevity Planning & Caregiving →
NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center, 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville
5:30 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- James Beard Nominated Brown Sugar Bakery is perfect for any occasion! Order by Tuesday. →
2:30 pm - Garden After Hours: Boo-tons & Spirits →
The Growing Place Garden Center, 25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville
5:00 pm - Family STEM Night: Mad Scientist Potion Lab →
Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St, Naperville
6:00 pm - How Geography and the I & M Canal Shaped Illinois by Dr. Wayne Duerkes →
Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E Gartner Rd, Naperville
7:00 pm - Enjoy tapas and paella at home from Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Order by 10am. →
2:30 pm - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's delivered! Order by noon Wednesday. →
2:30 pm - Halloween Spooktacular & Resource Fair →
Precision ABA, 1813 N Mill St, Naperville
11:00 am - Festa Italiana with Jewel-Osco - Naperville →
Jewel-Osco, 2855 95th St, Naperville
12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Naperville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi Naperville and surrounding suburbs.
I am starting my business called IN Harmony and I am providing FREE contactless residential pickup for any unwanted clothing and paired shoes. Just… (Nextdoor Villages Of West Glen)
- VONS posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Naperville. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Employee Benefits in Warrenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naperville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lisle
- Bishop McNamara's Haven Barwegen takes first at Lisle cross country invite: Saturday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com)
Wheaton
- 'This is enough': Demonstrators protest how Wheaton College hid sex abuse allegations (dailyherald.com)
- Men's tennis wraps up day 2 at ITA Central Regional (jg-tc.com)
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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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