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Morning Naperville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Book Road's long closure means for getting around south Naperville
  • Should Naperville police see park cameras during emergencies?
  • How did Naperville Central's new quarterback light up Week 2?

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Wednesday: Hot and humid with sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Update: WaterLink Partnership Breaks Ground on 30-Mile Pipeline Bringing Lake Michigan Water to Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville (positivelynaperville.com) — Drivers in south Naperville should expect Book Road to remain closed to through traffic between 75th and 87th streets through late 2026, despite a new reopening of turns at 75th from Rickert. The closure is tied to the massive WaterLink pipeline project, which is bringing Lake Michigan water to Montgomery, Oswego, and Yorkville via construction that also runs through key Naperville corridors.
   

2. Naperville Park Board reviewing city police department's camera access request (nctv17.org subscription) — Naperville Park Board members are weighing whether to let city police access park district security cameras during emergencies, balancing safety benefits with serious privacy and oversight concerns. The draft agreement would allow limited real-time viewing in crises, but board members want tighter safeguards, clearer definitions of "emergency," and stronger protections against potential misuse before taking a vote.
   

3. Week 2 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared (chicagotribune.com) — Naperville Central quarterback Simon Hayes shined in Week 2, throwing four touchdowns and leading the Redhawks to a 42-21 home win over Lockport. His performance is highlighted within a broader roundup of standout Chicagoland high school football games and players from Friday night.
   

4. Austin Meadows' first CS2 LAN reaches ten signups (vpesports.com) — Naperville will host Counter-Strike 2 creator Austin Meadows' first LAN event from November 13–15, offering a $30,000 prize pool and space for 32 teams. Ten team slots sold quickly after registration opened, with packages bundling entry, hotel rooms, and meals, while more than 20 places remain available for competitors considering the post-Major timing.
   

5. What are the 10 most expensive homes that sold in Will County in the week of Aug. 17? (shawlocal.com) — Naperville tops Will County's latest luxury home sales, led by a $1.8 million property on Baker Lane and several other high-end closings in town. The roundup details prices, sizes, and closing dates for the 10 most expensive homes recorded the week of Aug. 17.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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