Good morning, Naperville.

The Naperville Jaycees are asking for volunteers for the 2025 Last Fling festival scheduled for Labor Day Weekend (Aug.

29-Sept. 1) and invite community members, organizations, or businesses to help with tasks that range from food service to parking assistance in a four-day event held since the mid-1960s.

Crews are working to remove storm debris and restore power after a storm hit Naperville Thursday afternoon — 450 customers lost power with efforts reducing outages as streets and sidewalks are cleared.

City officials ask residents to report blocked roadways and use caution as more thunderstorms are predicted through early Sunday.

City crews responded to the storm that hit Naperville yesterday by clearing roads blocked by debris and working to restore power to 450 customers—residents are advised to drive carefully and check the city website for ongoing updates on outages and road conditions.

Naperville City Council denied gas station owner Henry Patel’s proposal to expand the U-Haul operation at his Marathon station on W.

Ogden Ave, saying the plan violated city parking space rules. The council advised Patel to improve the property by adding a new fence and evergreen planting — measures meant to address neighbor complaints — and to resubmit revised plans.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking a partner to repurpose the historic Oak Cottage at 23W171 Hobson Road in unincorporated Naperville—an important local landmark built in 1850.

Interested groups must submit statements of interest by October 16 so the district can evaluate adaptive reuse proposals—planning a phased renovation expected to complete within three years.

YA Midwest 2025

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Neuqua Valley High School — $30 — Celebrate young adult literature with authors, panels, and exclusive book signings.

Luxury Bridal Expo

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Get 4 Free Tickets — Experience the largest bridal expo in Chicago with a variety of vendors and services.

Basketball Camp: Point Guard College

July 28 – August 1 — North Central College — $1,095 — An immersive summer basketball camp focusing on developing basketball IQ and leadership skills for dedicated players.

Holly Jackson Book Signing Event

7 p.m. — Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the release of ‘Not Quite Dead Yet’ with author Holly Jackson and enjoy a Q&A session.

Chicagoland Halal Fest

3-10 p.m. — Frontier Park — Free entry — Celebrate Muslim culture with delicious halal cuisine, traditions, and arts in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Open House at 2007 Schumacher Lane

5-7 p.m. — 2007 Schumacher Lane — $549,900 — Explore this well-maintained 4 bedroom home in a sought-after Naperville community.

Community Conversations: Plum's Journey

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Free entry — Explore the interconnected journey of a plum from tree to table in this enlightening community discussion.

DAOU Wine Dinner

Four-course dinner — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Reservations required — Savor premium wines from DAOU Vineyards paired with exquisite cuts of meat.

Naper Nights Concert Series Featuring School of Rock Elmhurst

5-10 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Check local listings for entry details — Enjoy cold drinks, delicious food, and rock music under the stars.

Grand Opening of CORH Naperville

5-8 p.m. — 1754 N Washington St — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with fun activities and surprises for all ages.