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🌱 Patch AM: What Naperville seniors can learn and receive free at September’s summit

Also, don't miss part - time church custodian on the Naperville Patch calendar

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Hello Naperville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Naperville seniors can learn and receive free at September's summit
  • Neuqua Valley sprint star from Naperville commits to Wisconsin swimming
  • Naperville remembers Mary E. Miller's lasting legacy of service

Also on today's calendar: part - time church custodian and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Engaging Aging – Golden Age Summit To Empower Seniors on September 18 (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville seniors and their families are invited to the free Golden Age Summit on September 18 at NIU's Naperville center, featuring workshops, health screenings, and tech help. Backed by a Naperville SECA grant, the new Naperville Seniors nonprofit is gathering experts and vendors to support healthy, independent, and socially connected aging.
   

2. Illinois High School Finalist Sofia Piater Sends Verbal Commitment to Wisconsin for 2027 (swimswam.com) — Naperville swimmer Sofia Piater, a Neuqua Valley High School standout with state-finalist credentials, has verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 2027. Competing for Fox Valley Swim Team, she brings strong sprint freestyle and backstroke times that would already rank well within the Badgers' roster and could soon score at Big Ten Championships.
   

3. This week in DuPage County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 23-29) (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Naperville readers are reminded of Mary E. Miller, born in Oak Park but celebrated for her deep philanthropic and community-building work in Naperville. Her efforts to support local charities, strengthen civic engagement, and foster unity left a lasting legacy that still shapes the city's sense of service today.
   

4. Wrong-way driver arrested on Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte County (953mnc.com) — A 51-year-old man from Naperville was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Indiana Toll Road near LaPorte County, forcing several eastbound drivers to dodge his car. Indiana State Police say he appeared impaired, and a search reportedly turned up controlled pills and a THC vape pen before he was jailed on multiple charges.
   

5. Salt shortage forces a scramble in North Aurora and St. Charles (tricitiescentral.com) — Naperville is among Illinois communities now paying significantly more for road salt after a major supplier skipped the state's usual bidding program. A newsletter details how nearby North Aurora and St. Charles scrambled for emergency contracts and higher prices, underscoring a broader regional challenge that could affect winter road safety and municipal budgets, including Naperville's.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Carol M. Bates —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Cheri Lee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Joan Nurczyk —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors,
    We set up a humane trap in our garage hoping to catch our lost cat, and instead we caught this cute little guy! He's safe and we've given him food… (Nextdoor Ashbury)
  • Enia has been so wonderful taking care of our Havanese dog!
    Our dog is very anxious and nervous at first, but she remained calm and they quickly bonded. She has stayed for several days to watch him as well as… (Nextdoor Fry)
  • Creative Financial Staffing posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Naperville. Apply here.
  • SBM Management posted a job opening for Part Time Custodian 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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