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Also, don't miss Women in the Bible: Women Theologians and Women of the Bible on the Naperville Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Naperville schools are slated for big upgrades through 2032?

Also on today's calendar: Women in the Bible: Women Theologians and Women of the Bible and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warm with clouds, then sun, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Turning sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 203 To Vote On Capital Improvements For 2027-28 School Year (patch.com) — Naperville District 203 is preparing to vote Oct. 19 on nearly $6.9 million in 2027–28 capital projects, including air conditioning upgrades at Naperville North and playground and track work at several schools. The long-range plan also outlines tens of millions more for roofs, boilers, electrical work, and playgrounds through 2031–32 that will shape local school facilities for years.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Robert L. Arko —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: James Michael "Jim" Will —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Saw this little guy on the ground between Tamarack and Catalpa.
    Sure somebody is missing it. I leaned it up against the first tree (was on the sidewalk). Hope it finds its owner. (Nextdoor Maplebrook 1)
  • StoryPoint posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Naperville. Apply here.
  • Woody Buick GMC of Gurnee posted a job opening for Assistant Parts Manager in Naperville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Naperville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lisle

  • Illinois grew a living museum with 100,000 plants, and it's open every day of the year (wheninyourstate.com)

Warrenville

  • Blindness treatment based on Nobel-winning research shows promise (star-telegram.com)
  • Ashiru, who's also 'looking to block,' stays on target at receiver as Batavia tops St. Charles Eas (dailyherald.com)
  • Nobel-Winning Research Powers Promising New Blindness Treatment (tvdelmarva.com)

Wheaton

  • Gear Up Consignment Kids Resale Event offers early access passes in Wheaton (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
  • Guilty verdict in murder outside bar in unincorporated Wheaton (audacy.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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