Good morning, Naperville.

DuPage Animal Friends donated $500,000 at a Tuesday, Aug.

11 DuPage County Board meeting to support operational needs at the county’s open-admission animal shelter. The donation helps fund care for 250 shelter animals at the 18,000 sqft facility.

Naperville first responders were honored on Monday, Aug.

10 outside the Naperville Police Department when Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh volunteers held a Raksha Bandhan ceremony and children tied rakhi bracelets on police, fire, and paramedic teams to express gratitude (a valued tradition).

This weekend, Naperville offers a variety of activities for families.

Today, Naper Nights at Naper Settlement features rock tribute shows from 6-10 p.m., while Kreger’s Brats serves its popular menu on Friday & Saturday and the 5th Avenue Farmer’s Market opens Saturday morning.

Naperville North seniors were welcomed on Thursday with a clap-in and sunrise breakfast on the football field as Principal Jay Wachtel celebrated their last first day in District 203 (a time-honored tradition marking their senior year).

Naperville will start a special brush collection on Monday, Aug.

17 to clear storm debris from Aug. 11; residents must set loose brush on their parkway by 6 a.m. and bagged yard waste will be picked up on regular days during Aug. 17 and Aug. 24.