Good morning, Naperville.

Naperville got AAA/Aaa ratings from Standard & Poor's and Moody's in early July and will issue a $40 million bond soon to fund Electric and Water Utilities; the city's retail sales topped $5.7 billion in 2025, which highlights its strong local economy.

Naperville businessman Ray Kinney was elected as chair of North Central College’s Board of Trustees after Michael Naset’s two-year term ended.

He has served on the board for over 20 years and said he is eager to work with college leadership to help students invest in their future.

The U.S. Small Business Administration declared the June storms a disaster that lets homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses in Naperville apply for low-interest disaster loans for repair and mitigation; applications for physical damage loans are due Sept.

8, 2026 and for economic injury by April 12, 2027.

This weekend, Naperville offers events — from Kreger’s Brats on Friday for local dining and Naper Nights tribute concerts at Naper Settlement starting Friday at 5PM to a Saturday farmer’s market, recycling collection, and family tie-dye at Fry Family YMCA, with Rosie’s Home Cookin’ open daily on Sunday.

Naperville Men's Amateur Championship

7 a.m. — Springbrook Golf Course — $180 — Compete in a challenging 36-hole tournament across two premier Naperville courses.

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical musical tribute to Coldplay in an intimate candlelit setting.

Volunteer Morning at Riverview Farmstead Preserve

8-11 a.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Free entry — Enjoy fresh air while helping to control brush in this community volunteer event.

Akon with Ne-Yo

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of R&B and hip hop hits from two chart-topping artists.