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In today's newsletter:

  • Enter to win a new truck while helping Naperville veterans
  • See where Naperville police made DUI and warrant arrests last week.
  • Popular three-story restaurant in downtown Naperville suddenly shuts its doors.

Also on today's calendar: The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale and 23 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Truck Raffle To Benefit Naperville Responds For Veterans (patch.com) — Naperville residents have a chance to support local veterans by entering a truck raffle benefiting Naperville Responds for Veterans, with only 2,000 tickets available at $100 each. The nonprofit, which funds home renovations and accessibility upgrades for area veterans, is offering a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 or a $50,000 cash option, with ticket sales open to Illinois adults through Nov. 11 or until sold out.
   

2. Naperville Police Arrests for Sept. 17-20 (chicagotribune.com) — Recent Naperville police reports detail several arrests between Sept. 17 and 20, including DUI, battery, protection order violations, and multiple warrant arrests across town. While all are presumed innocent, the incidents span key local roads and neighborhoods, underscoring ongoing enforcement on impaired driving, open alcohol, and domestic-related offenses in the community.
   

3. Lennon's in Naperville announces closure after just over a year (nctv17.org) — Naperville diners are losing Lennon's, the three-story restaurant on West Jefferson Avenue, after just over a year in business. The owners shared a heartfelt online farewell thanking guests, staff, and performers, while Google now lists the spot as permanently closed, though no official final operating date has been announced.
   

4. Naperville Central girls flag football blanks Naperville North on Senior Night (nctv17.org) — Naperville's crosstown rivalry heated up as Naperville Central's girls flag football team shut out Naperville North 22-0 on Senior Night. Central's defense dominated with multiple interceptions and a safety, while big plays from Rosa Mazza and Tegan Marshall helped the Redhawks celebrate their seniors in style ahead of next week's postseason.
   

5. Forecasted historic El Niño may impact fall colors in Naperville area (nctv17.org) — If you're hoping for brilliant fall colors around Naperville, experts say this year's strong El Niño may delay and compress the season, with leaves changing later and more quickly than usual. Morton Arboretum scientists expect above-average temperatures into December, meaning a shorter window to enjoy peak maples and oaks across the Chicagoland and Naperville area.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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