Good morning Naperville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Jury reaches verdict in deadly 2021 Naperville parking lot shooting.
How did Naperville North stay unbeaten in conference soccer play?
Also on today's calendar: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bellwood man found guilty in 2021 Naperville murder (nctv17.org) — A Bellwood man has been convicted of first-degree murder for a 2021 shooting during a gun sale in a Naperville parking lot on Amersale Drive. Jurors found he fatally shot 18-year-old Coreon Davis and injured another person before fleeing, and he now faces 45 years to life in prison, with sentencing set for late October in DuPage County.
• Dylan Healy gives Naperville North boys soccer a late win over Waubonsie (nctv17.org) — Naperville North's boys soccer team stayed perfect in conference play with a late long-range goal from Dylan Healy to edge Waubonsie Valley 1-0 on the road. Solid goalkeeping and missed chances kept the match scoreless until the final minutes, helping the Huskies remain undefeated as the postseason approaches and giving local fans another strong performance to follow.
Obituary: Lorene Marie "Lori" Schmitt (Konte) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Darrell R. Strong —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Julie Drew please note: September 26, 2026 - Two Female Hummingbirds are still here. All of these Hummingbird photos were with my portrait lens - coupled with a flashlight… (Nextdoor Hobson Greene)
Sometimes life becomes difficult, and the road ahead may seem uncertain. You may feel tired, discouraged, or tempted to give up. But remember: this difficult moment is only a chapter, not the whole story. (Nextdoor Prairie Elem)
Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Naperville. Apply here.
Dignity Home Care posted a job opening for Server - FT in Naperville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naperville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woodridge
Nearly 60 residents displaced in Woodridge apartment fire (shawlocal.com)
Wheaton
Blake Ittersagen's TD catch on trick play sparks Wheaton Warrenville South win over unbeaten Wheaton North (shawlocal.com)
Bad Momz of Comedy returns to downtown Wheaton for two shows Oct. 6 (shawlocal.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!