Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Fire Causes $40K In Damage To Garage In Naperville

Also check out ***Blowout Garage Sale*** on the Naperville Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday September 18th Patch AM
Friday September 18th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning to you Naperville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Naperville garage fire causes $40K damage but no injuries
  • How did Naperville Central pull away from North in the pool?
  • Naperville assaults lead to federal conviction for armed CBP officer.

Also on today's calendar: ***Blowout Garage Sale*** and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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.
   

📸 Around Naperville

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Naperville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Naperville Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Naperville PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Mary Lou Prosise —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Karen Brock (née Andrews) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • 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
  • Hello.
    I'm in need of a residential cleaning person/company. Will appreciate recommendations. Thanks (Nextdoor Kinloch)
  • Aston Carter posted a job opening for Customer Service Specialist in Naperville. Apply here.
  • Total Talent posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naperville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lisle

  • NAACP DuPage County Announces its 68th Annual Freedom Fund Gala to Honor Leaders and Changemakers (blacknews.com)
  • SunCoke Energy, Inc. Announces Addition of Wendell L. Carter to the Board of Directors (voiceofalexandria.com)

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)

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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Naperville