Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Naperville.
💼 Business
IKEA announced plans to relocate its Bolingbrook store to a new 97,079 sqft small-format location at Block 59 in Naperville.
The existing store will remain open until late 2027 and mayor Scott Wehrli said the move will boost local sales tax revenue.
🌲 Environment
City officials announced the free bulk curbside leaf collection will begin on Oct.
19 with three cycles until Nov. 25; residents place leaves at the curb by 6 a.m. on pickup days + avoid parking on cleared piles, while free bagged leaf collection runs from Nov. 2 to Dec. 11.
🏛️ Government
WaterLink said Book Road between 75th and 87th Streets will reopen soon (next week) while construction on the segment south of 95th Street will begin later this week, causing northbound traffic to detour.
🏥 Health
DuPage County officials reported the first West Nile virus death of 2026 when an adult resident died and six cases were recorded.
The health department urged locals to remove standing water (a common mosquito breeding spot) and use EPA-registered insect repellent.
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