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Spotted on the Naperville calendar: Friends of Fountaindale Book Sale

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In today's newsletter:

  • Naperville's two major school districts earn A+ statewide rankings
  • Could Naperville's 2027 fireworks contract change after this year's rainout?
  • What a $35M deal means for renters at The Ponds

Also on today's calendar: Friends of Fountaindale Book Sale and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Local School Districts Rank Among Best In Illinois: Study (patch.com) — Naperville families can celebrate as both Naperville District 203 and Indian Prairie District 204 earned A+ grades and spots in Niche's top 10 school districts in Illinois. The rankings highlight strong academics, student-teacher ratios, and updated evaluation methods that go beyond test scores, underscoring the continued strength of local public schools.
   

2. Naperville Park District reviews 2027 fireworks contract (nctv17.org) — Naperville Park District is moving toward a 2027 fireworks contract with Mad Bomber Fireworks, keeping costs flat at $57,000 while partnering financially with the city. Board members are weighing whether to add a cancellation clause after this year's weather postponement, aiming to protect public funds while preserving a popular Independence Day tradition.
   

3. Greystone Provides $35M in Freddie Mac Financing for Naperville Multifamily (connectcre.com) — A major apartment complex in Naperville just changed hands with the help of a $35.37 million Freddie Mac loan, signaling strong investor confidence in the local rental market. The Ponds of Naperville, a 216‑unit community with many recently renovated apartments, is seen as part of a tight suburban market with growing rents and limited new construction.
   

4. Metea and Benet girls golf advance through Hinsdale South regional (nctv17.org) — Naperville golf fans can celebrate as players from Naperville Central and Naperville North advance individually to sectionals out of the Hinsdale South regional. While Hinsdale Central captured the team title, Benet Academy and Metea Valley also qualified as teams, with several Naperville-area golfers posting standout rounds that keep their postseason hopes alive.
   

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    We are at 430 S. River Rd. in Naperville. Our little library has mostly preschool books, but some for teens and adults. You might just find a new… (Nextdoor Wil-O-Way)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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