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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bomb Threat At Naperville Central Delays Dismissal Monday (patch.com) — Naperville families learned that a phoned-in bomb threat at Naperville Central High School Monday afternoon prompted Hold in Place and Secure Building procedures while police investigated. Students and staff stayed inside under supervision, and authorities later found no immediate danger, allowing normal operations to resume. District officials thanked Naperville police and the school community while stressing that safety remains their top priority.
2. Focus on Safety – Stay Alert, Stay Aware (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville Police are using their "A Safer Naper" campaign this month to urge residents to stay alert, look up from their phones, and practice situational awareness in everyday routines. The column explains simple habits to notice surroundings, trust instincts, and call 911 when something feels wrong, with more tips available on the city's website.
3. Naperville to consider new bike, pedestrian plan improvements (nctv17.org) — Naperville is moving a sweeping bike and pedestrian plan toward city council approval that could bring more than 100 improvements and $54 million in projects through 2050. From downtown intersections like Aurora and Eagle to trail crossings at Modaff and Springbrook, the plan targets safer crossings, new lanes, and better connectivity for people walking and biking across the city.
4. Naperville police recognize crime prevention calendar student winners (nctv17.org) — Naperville police and city leaders recently honored local students whose artwork was chosen for the 2026–27 Crime Prevention Calendar, marking the calendar's 40th year. Kids from Districts 203, 204, and private schools contributed safety-themed art that will be shared in about 2,000 calendars distributed to classrooms across Naperville.
5. Raise a Glass for Local Veterans at the 16th Annual 'Cheers For Veterans' Gala (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville Responds For Veterans is gearing up for its 16th annual "Cheers For Veterans" gala on November 14 at Bobak's in Woodridge, raising money to help local veterans and their families with housing needs. Guests can enjoy dinner, an open bar, auctions, and a truck raffle, while supporters who can't attend may still donate or buy raffle tickets online.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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