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Greetings Naperville! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's planned for the long-vacant Naper Commons corner now?
  • How a $54 million bike plan could reshape Naperville streets

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Townhome project slated for site of rejected data center heads to Planning and Zoning Commission (chicagotribune.com) — A 262-unit Towns at Naper Commons project is headed to Naperville's Planning and Zoning Commission, proposing townhomes and rowhomes on the former data center site at Warrenville and Naperville roads. The developer seeks rezoning, height variances, and other exceptions, with homes priced from about $515,000 to $680,000 and new park-style open spaces planned alongside the existing Naper Commons neighborhood.
   

• Naperville transportation panel OKs updated bike and pedestrian plan, heads to City Council (chicagotribune.com) — Naperville's Transportation Advisory Board has endorsed a sweeping 20- to 30-year bicycle and pedestrian plan, sending it to the City Council for final approval. With more than 100 proposed projects, from new bike lanes on Gartner Road to a possible off-street downtown trail connection, the plan aims to make it safer and easier for residents of all ages to move around town.
   

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  • Is this anyone's Bengal cat?
    It's in our yard on Brinmore ct. tried to pick it up, but it scratched me. (Nextdoor Cowlishaw)
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    It now occurs to me that Dorothy's aunt and uncle need to be investigated by DCFS for putting a minor in jeopardy! They locked the cellar door and… (Nextdoor Wil-O-Way)
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🗞 Nearby News

Wheaton

  • 'This is enough': Demonstrators protest how Wheaton College hid sex abuse allegations (dailyherald.com)
  • Geneva puts up 62 points in win over Glenbard North: Kane County Chronicle high school football roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Four Edison Middle School students overdosed on marijuana gummies in one day, prompting 911 calls (dupagepolicyjournal.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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