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10/28/2026

What Just Happened | October 27, 2026 Second Budget Workshop

A little longer video today, but we covered a lot at last night’s City Council budget workshop.

I’m sharing some highlights, including proposed new city staff positions, funding requests from Naper Settlement and other community organizations, and the proposed Nichols Library parking garage.

We’re not done with the budget process yet, and there’s still time for residents to weigh in. Our final budget workshop will be on November 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

10/25/2026

One thing you may or may not know about me is that I love to crochet! There’s something special about making something with your own two hands, especially when it’s something that can bring a little warmth and comfort to someone else.

With the season of giving approaching, I came across a project called Yarnsgiving, and thought coordinating a local collection could be a wonderful way to bring our community’s knitters and crocheters together to do some good!

Warm Up America is collecting knitted and crocheted sections that will be joined together to make blankets for people in need. I’m going to make some, and I’d love for you to join me!

All you need to do is make a 7” x 9” section in fall colors (think yellows, oranges, or browns). Make one or make ten, every section helps!

I’ll be collecting our community’s sections and mailing them together. Join me at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Central Park Place on Sunday, November 15, from 2–3 PM to drop off your sections, or stay awhile, bring your latest project, and enjoy some coffee and company!

Can’t make the collection event? Just send me a message and we’ll work something out!

You can find more information on Warm Up America and the Yarnsgiving project here: https://warmupamerica.org/yarnsgiving-wua/

10/16/2026

Just a little “light reading” waiting for Council members at City Hall today.

I’m looking forward to diving into the proposed 2027 Annual Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Plan.

Want to take a look for yourself? You can find the proposed budget here:
https://www.naperville.il.us/government/city-finances/annual-budget-and-financial-report/

And a reminder that we have two more budget workshops coming up. These meetings are open to the public.

Tuesday, October 27 at 6 PM
Tuesday, November 10 at 6 PM

Both workshops will be held in Council Chambers at the Naperville Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle St.)

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Max's Mission and the Naperville Park District for this well deserved recognition. Peter Thaddeus’ beautiful mural is such a meaningful addition to the Rothermel Family Skate Facility!

10/13/2026

Heads up to anyone traveling on the BNSF line this morning

BNSF trains halted with no ETA. Worker said they found a body to the east of the station.

https://metra.com/train-lines/bnsf

10/09/2026

A quick update from Book Road and 95th Street on the WaterLink construction happening south of 95th.

I know this project has been disruptive for our neighborhoods, and I wanted to share a little more about what’s happening and what we’ve been discussing with the project team.

10/02/2026

Nate Wilson - Naperville City Councilman and I met with City staff and members of the DuPage Water Commission team this morning to talk about the WaterLink project and the concerns we’ve been hearing from residents.

We’ll be at Rose Hill Park from 4:30–5:30 today to share what we learned and answer questions. Stop by anytime, no formal presentation, just a chance to talk. And if you can’t make it today, no worries- I’ll also share an update with the information we received.

10/01/2026

Earlier this week, Naperville Park District President Leslie Ruffing for Naperville Park District Commissioner and I had the chance to visit with the first graders at Patterson Elementary!

I love opportunities like this to remind kids that their voices matter and that they have a role to play in their community, even at 6 and 7 years old.

We shared one of my favorite Naperville Park District stories: a group of kids near Winding Creek Park really wanted a basketball court in their neighborhood. So they spoke up. They got organized, asked for it, and helped show that their community wanted it too. And now there’s a beautiful new basketball court at Winding Creek Park!

I really love getting to do things like this and connecting with our community’s future leaders. If you have a class, Scout troop, youth group, or other organization that would enjoy learning a little more about our city and local government, or if you’d like to bring a group to City Hall for a tour, please reach out!

09/27/2026

⚠️ Attention South Naperville residents: A sinkhole/roadway failure has developed at the intersection of 95th Street and Book Road.

Traffic is already being diverted in the area, and the intersection may be fully closed to traffic tomorrow morning. This could also impact school bus routes and morning commutes.

Please use caution, follow the posted detours, and give yourself some extra time tomorrow morning — especially if you’re traveling to Neuqua Valley High School. See the attached screenshots for the current detour routes to the school.

09/26/2026

It was a beautiful day for Naperville’s Public Safety Open House!

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