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🌱 Patch AM: Schedule Unveiled For Naper Nights 2026 At Naper Settlement

Spotted on the Naperville calendar: AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale

Wednesday June 17th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • See who’s headlining Naper Nights at Naper Settlement this summer
  • New Riverwalk park aims to better link campus and downtown
  • See where Naperville police made arrests between June 7 and 9.

Also on today's calendar: AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch Used Book Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and severe thunderstorms, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 74, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Schedule Unveiled For Naper Nights 2026 At Naper Settlement (patch.com) — Music lovers in Naperville can look forward to the 2026 Naper Nights concert series at Naper Settlement, kicking off June 19–20 with tribute performances to Aretha Franklin, Sly and the Family Stone, AC/DC and Ozzy Osbourne. Additional July and August dates will feature tributes to artists from ZZ Top and The Doobie Brothers to Taylor Swift, plus food from local vendors and student performances from School of Rock.    

2. Work Starts On $2.1M North Central College Riverwalk Park (patch.com) — Naperville residents will soon gain a new connection between North Central College, the Riverwalk and Friedenhagen Park as work begins on the $2.1 million North Central College Riverwalk Park. Funded by state grants and Naperville’s Capital Project Fund, the park will add accessible paths, native landscaping and a lighted gateway, enhancing walkability between Edward Hospital and downtown Naperville.    

3. Naperville Police Arrests for June 7-9 (chicagotribune.com) — Naperville police released a rundown of arrests from June 7–9, detailing DUI, battery, retail theft, and warrant cases across streets like Aurora Avenue, Route 59, and Testa Drive. Residents can see when and where officers responded, and that an arrest is not a finding of guilt.    

4. Naperville Sports Weekly Award Show 2026 Male Athlete of the Year (nctv17.org) — Naperville-area high school sports fans get a spotlight on standout multi-sport athletes, including Naperville North’s Max Steele, in this year’s Naperville Sports Weekly Male Athlete of the Year lineup. The piece highlights big rushing totals, record-breaking jumps, and deep playoff runs from Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, and Naperville North stars, plus where some seniors are headed next.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Featured in NIU Commencement Video, Naperville Grad Looks Ahead —Matt Baron Read on Patch
  • Obituary: John “Jack” Hancock —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • How Yoga Can Support Your Golf Practice —Michelle Rae Sobi Read on Patch
  • DuPage Symphony Orchestra Selected for National Endowment for the Arts “Big Read” for Second Consecutive Year —DuPage Symphony Orchestra Read on Patch
  • Finding Balance: The Art of Stability and Mobility —Michelle Rae Sobi Read on Patch
  • SMALL BLACK PUG MIX SEEN RUNNING ACROSS 75TH
    I tried to follow the dog but they ran and disappeared in some bushes near what looks like a private tennis court. There was a line of bushes between… (Nextdoor Hobson)
  • THANK YOU GIVERS for donating another 40+ Suitcases for the residents of the MWRD shelter that houses 350-400 people.
    I delivered the items today and they appreciated all of your gifts. MWRD=Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. (Nextdoor River Run Naperville)
  • Landry's, Inc. posted a job opening for Line Cook (Upscale / Fine Dining) in Naperville. Apply here.
  • SPAR posted a job opening for Multi State Reset Merchandiser 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: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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