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Good day Naperville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about running for Naperville Park District board in 2027?
  • How one flutist stayed with Naperville's band for 50 years
  • Step inside the Jimmy Buffett–themed oasis hidden on a Naperville street.

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Petition Packets Available August 21 for Naperville Park District Board Election (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville residents interested in shaping local parks can pick up petition packets for three Park District commissioner seats starting Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at 320 W. Jackson Ave. The article lays out key dates for circulating petitions, filing in November, and voting in the April 6, 2027 consolidated election that also includes mayor, council and school boards.
   

• Dianne Hutchison celebrates 50 years with the Naperville Municipal Band (nctv17.org) — Naperville's own Municipal Band is celebrating flutist Dianne Hutchison's remarkable 50 years of performances, capped by a special August 6 anniversary concert she personally programmed. Surrounded by her musically inclined children and grandchildren, Dianne was honored with a proclamation from Mayor Scott Wehrli, highlighting how her decades of dedication have helped keep this beloved community institution thriving.
   

• No ocean? No problem. A Naperville man has built his own paradise (chicagotribune.com) — A longtime Naperville resident has turned his Barkdoll Road colonial into "Naperitaville," a Jimmy Buffett-inspired tropical escape packed with surfboards, pirate décor and a model seaplane. He's spent years building custom pieces, from a lifeguard chair for a stuffed monkey to a Charleston-style patio, creating a private getaway that lets him feel coastal without leaving suburban Naperville.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Teacher Institute
    WOODRIDGE SD 68 Woodridge, IL 60517
    8:00 am
  • English for Beginner Learners - Level 1
    Plainfield Public Library District 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL, 60544, US
    9:15 am
  • White Oak Library presents Pinochle Club →
    Romeoville, IL Calendar, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville
    9:30 am
  • Coffee & Conversation Book Club
    Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room B
    10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Sharon Lucretia Parker-Love —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board to Open FY 2027 Funding Application Portal on September 1, 2026 —Naperville TWP MHB Read on Patch
  • House Cleaning
    I am looking for a reliable house cleaner once a month. I am in Tall Grass. I need first service Thursday or Friday of this week. Please let me know… (Nextdoor Fry)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    FOUND on August 16, 2026 in Naperville, IL 60564 near Newmarket Dr and Woodall Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor River Run Naperville)
  • Target Corporation posted a job opening for Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T0840) in Naperville. Apply here.
  • Cardenas Markets LLC posted a job opening for Produce Clerk TFM in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naperville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001213900-26-090695 (sec.gov)

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  • Second Public Hearing Planned In Bolingbrook Over Illinois American Water Rate Increase (patch.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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