Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire Causes $40K In Damage To Garage In Naperville (patch.com) — Naperville firefighters quickly contained a Wednesday afternoon blaze that caused about $40,000 in damage to a detached garage on the 30W000 block of Argyll Lane. Crews had the fire under control within minutes, no injuries were reported, and the nearby home was not damaged while the cause remains under investigation.
• Naperville Central girls swimming tops Naperville North in DVC opener (nctv17.org) — Naperville Central's girls swim team opened its DVC schedule with a strong 111–75 win over crosstown rival Naperville North, highlighted by multiple first-place finishes and a dominant backstroke sweep. Local swimmers from both schools turned in standout performances across freestyle, medley, and relay events, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
• Federal Jury in Chicago Convicts U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer on Civil Rights Charges for Sexually Assaulting and Robbing Women (justice.gov) — A federal jury has convicted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer for sexually assaulting and robbing women in Naperville and Schaumburg while acting under color of law. The 45-year-old faces at least seven years to life in federal prison after being found guilty on civil rights and firearm charges, with sentencing set for January 2027.
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Obituary: Mary Lou Prosise —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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Flat Earth, Kale, and an Armadillo Named Findlay at Monarch Landing in Naperville —Monarch Landing Read on Patch
Sponsors sought for Forest Preserve District's 2027 Centennial Celebration —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on Patch
Obituary: Marilyn Beatrice Tarizzo —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News
Lisle
NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers (blacknews.com)
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Woodridge
School administrators earned 67.3% higher than teachers in Butler School District 53 in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
'My pockets are empty': Homer Glen, Bolingbrook residents speak out against Illinois American Water rate hike (chicagotribune.com)
Aurora
Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Aurora Ahead Of Spooky Season (patch.com)
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