A section of Book Road in Naperville is set to reopen soon, while another part will experience new closures as construction continues on the WaterLink pipeline project, according to recent information from the construction company. Specific details on the affected sections are available.
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Naperville's Bulk Curbside Leaf Collection Program will begin on October 19, offering three pickup cycles for residents to have their leaves collected at no charge. Details on the exact timing of each collection cycle can be found through city communications.
In recognition of “National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month,” Will County Animal Protection Services will waive adoption fees for dogs six months and older during October. This promotion extends to their adoption partners, including the Animal Care Center of Shorewood and All Pets Wellness Center in Aurora, although standard adoption requirements will still apply. Interested potential adopters can view the available dogs on Will County APS’s Petfinder page.
In educational news, students from Indian Prairie School District 204 have excelled in robotics. Two seventh graders and a fourth grader secured first place in the 2026 World Robot Olympiad Robo Mission elementary division and are preparing for the international competition in December in Puerto Rico. The students demonstrated skills in creativity, engineering, coding, problem-solving, and teamwork, as noted by school board member Andrew Bernard during a meeting.
Former Naperville North High School football captain Danny Puknaitis is making strides in firefighting. Alongside his partner Mike Jost, Puknaitis developed the Poseidon nozzle, a specialized tool aimed at assisting firefighters in combatting electric vehicle fires. Further information on Puknaitis and the creation of the Poseidon nozzle is available.