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Cheers Naperville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How are Naperville North grads really doing in college?
  • When and where Naperville residents can best see the Harvest Moon
  • How does a $400,000 Naperville condo compare across the region?

Also on today's calendar: **Final Day Discount- Garage sale blowout!** and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 20.2% of Naperville North graduates at Illinois community colleges took remedial courses in 2024-25 (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Naperville North families can see how graduates are faring at Illinois community colleges, with 20.2% needing remedial math in 2024–25, below the statewide rate. The report also highlights the school's strong 95.5% graduation rate and high college enrollment, plus how new state K‑12 funding and tax credits may affect local education support.
   

2. Behind September's Brightest Night (positivelynaperville.com) — Naperville skywatchers can look for the bright Harvest Moon around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, with similarly early evening moonrises for a few days on either side. Because of Naperville's position in the Northern Hemisphere, the moon appears at nearly the same time each night, giving residents extra evening light and a great excuse to step outside and unwind.
   

3. These residential properties were the best deals for DuPage / Cook County's in the week of Sept. 7 (shawlocal.com) — A Naperville condominium on Neudearborn Lane topped a recent list of DuPage and Cook County's best real estate deals, selling for $400,000 with two bedrooms and two baths. The roundup compares this sale to other $400,000 homes across the region, giving Naperville residents a snapshot of how local prices stack up in today's market.
   

4. Football roundup: Lisle, Naperville C., IC Catholic, Wheaton Academy notch victories (dailyherald.com) — Naperville Central football fans can celebrate a dominant 41–7 road win over DeKalb, powered by quarterback Simon Hayes' three touchdown passes and strong second‑half scoring. The roundup also highlights big victories and standout performances from nearby programs like Lisle, IC Catholic Prep, Wheaton Academy, and several other suburban schools.
   

5. Border Patrol agent convicted of sexually assaulting, robbing 4 women (upi.com) — A federal Customs and Border Protection officer has been convicted of sexually assaulting and robbing four women at Chicago-area hotels, including locations in Naperville and Schaumburg, between February and October 2022. Prosecutors said he used his badge and service gun to threaten Chinese sex workers, and he now faces a mandatory minimum of seven years to life in prison.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Judith Lynn Galick (nee Randolph) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Riverview Farmstead Comes Alive For Fall On The Farm —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on Patch
  • 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
  • Meet Banksy, a 3-year-old English Mastiff with a heart as big as his paws.
    Found alone on the streets, he's ready to fill your life with loyalty, love, and unforgettable moments. Banksy needs a forever home—could that be… (Nextdoor Cress Creek)
  • In April a neighbor here in the West Highlands, asked me to restore her childhood bike.
    I told her it would take several months to acquire the necessary parts to replace the original ones that were worn out or rusted. I did not get her… (Nextdoor West Highlands)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 188 in Naperville. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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