City of Naperville, Illinois, Government

Coyote sightings are relatively common in Naperville. To stay safe, it's important to follow these tips.

Every year, Animal Control receives calls from residents about coyote sightings and concerns about coyote behavior. We encourage residents to learn more about coexisting with coyotes and understand that coyote behavior CAN be modified by humans.

Here are some tips to discourage the presence of coyotes:
❕ Do not feed wildlife.
❕ Limit food sources by keeping garbage containers closed, not overfilling bird feeders, keeping grills and barbeques clean, and cleaning up after fruit-bearing trees.
❕ Don’t leave pets outside unattended.
❕ Obey leash laws and keep pet food and water bowls indoors.
❕ Vary the time of day and route used for walking your pet.
❕ Seal crawl spaces or decks, porches and sheds with welded wire to discourage animals from building dens.
❕ Use motion sensor lights for front, back or side yards.
❕ Encourage your neighbors to practice these tips, too!

If a coyote encounter occurs:
❕ Stand your ground; don’t run
❕ Make loud noises; shout, blow a whistle, clap your hands, etc.
❕ Wave your arms or swing a walking stick
❕ Spray it with a garden hose or a water gun filled with vinegar water

Learn more tips for coexisting with coyotes and deterring encounters at www.naperville.il.us/WildlifeIssues.

The September/early October edition of Naperville Connected includes information about bulk curbside leaf collection, early voting and upcoming events. Read it online at naperville.il.us/connected.

The latest Manager’s Memorandum is now available online. View it at https://ow.ly/Z6Mg50TgX0F

Congratulations to Naperville magazine's 2024 Best of Naperville finalists and winners! Looking to start a Naperville business of your own? Check out our business resources: https://www.naperville.il.us/businesses/

As we celebrate Labor Day, let's also celebrate this year's Best of Naperville winners! A big thank-you to all our readers who voted, and congrats to all the finalists and winners! https://napervillemagazine.com/best-of-naperville-2024/

Attention Naperville high school sophomores, juniors and seniors: this is your chance to help make an impact! Apply now to serve on one of Naperville’s City boards or commissions and join a leadership academy in partnership with KidsMatter. Why apply?

• Gain real-world experience in public service.
• Develop leadership skills to prepare for your future.
• Help shape the future of Naperville.

How to Apply:
1. Visit www.naperville.il.us/boards
2. Select a Board or Commission that interests you.
3. Click “Apply.” You can submit a statement of interest instead of a resume.

Students, don’t miss out – apply by Monday, Sept. 9!

Sanitary sewer smoke testing will take place in several Naperville neighborhoods beginning the week of September 9. Learn more about smoke testing and view a map of impacted areas: https://ow.ly/sJRV50TeN6m

The City of Naperville is partnering with Naperville Responds for Veterans for the annual September 11 remembrance event. The event will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial, located behind the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., along the Riverwalk. In case of rain, the event will be held in City Council Chambers. Read more at https://ow.ly/ezrO50TeB78

Wishing everyone in our hardworking community a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! As a reminder, nonemergency City buildings are closed today, and collection of garbage, recycling and yard waste is not taking place. Collection will be delayed by one day this week.

Maintenance work begins on Tuesday, Sept. 3, on the upper level of the Municipal Center Parking Deck and the Van Buren Parking Deck. Read more about these projects at https://ow.ly/qM7V50Tbc9c

The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 4. The agenda is now available at: https://ow.ly/3JB050Tb221

The next Transportation Advisory Board meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5. View the agenda here: https://ow.ly/XQfe50TaIHe

Planning to attend the Last Fling? Check out these road closures and parking restrictions for the festival and parade!

Road closures have already begun downtown as crews prepare for this weekend's Last Fling. See the traffic control plans for the weekend-long festival as well as the Sept. 2 parade at www.naperville.il.us/EventInfo.

As a reminder, next week’s curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will take place one day later due to the Labor Day holiday. The Electronics Recycling Center and non-emergency City offices will also be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.

The next City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. View the agenda at https://ow.ly/aLTo50T9etW. In-person speaker sign-up closes at 6:30 p.m., and written comments and position statements must be submitted online by 4 p.m. To view the speaker sign-up guidelines and sign up, visit https://ow.ly/z3t250T9etV.

Ahead of the holiday weekend, the Naperville Police Department is reminding drivers not to drive while impaired.

As Labor Day weekend approaches, we are partnering with the Illinois State Police, MADD IL, and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives. The high-visibility enforcement campaign runs through the early-morning hours of Sept. 3. Read more in the news release: https://ow.ly/ztuo50SZNIX

This is the last week for 2024 Senior of the Year nominations. Nominate a deserving senior today! Read the award requirements and download the nomination form at naperville.il.us/seniortaskforce.

Need help getting to class? K-12 students and an accompanying adult can enjoy free rides on Metra and Pace Suburban Bus on Monday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information below.

Start the school year on a positive note! Pace, Metra, and CTA are offering free rides for K-12 students on August 26, the first day of school for Chicago Public schools and many suburban schools. We wish our area students success in the coming year! For more details, please visit: https://bit.ly/3M5Bv21

Are you ready for your next opportunity? The City of Naperville is hiring for several positions, including project engineer and electrical engineer. You can view the City's list of available jobs at naperville.il.us/careers/

The City of Naperville is accepting applications for four grant programs to fund 2025 projects. Upcoming workshops will share information about eligibility, funding criteria and submission requirements. Read more at https://ow.ly/sOCh50T3txm

Naperville’s mid-year crime and incident data overview is available at the link below.

Awareness is a key factor in the overall safety of a community. So, we want you to be aware of the types of crimes occurring in our city. We’ve compiled a summary of the crimes reported in Naperville in the first half of 2024. You can view it here: www.naperville.il.us/CrimeData

The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The agenda is now available at: https://ow.ly/rbwL50SZJcu

School is in session! Naperville Community Unit School District 203 students went back today and Indian Prairie School District 204 students return next week. Help keep our community safe this school year. Check out Naperville Police Department tips from this month's campaign: naperville.il.us/asafernaper

Wishing everyone in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 a safe and successful school year.

The Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Senior Conference is less than one month away! This free event is Friday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be refreshments, free blood pressure screenings and two informational sessions. To register, visit naperville-lisle-triad.org

First responders at work yesterday:

Naperville firefighters were at work yesterday afternoon extinguishing a blaze at a single-family home on Wildflower Circle that caused an estimated $300,000 in damages. Fortunately, there were no injuries. See the press release: https://ow.ly/CFsN50SYrXh

We’re seeking Naperville high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to join one of the City’s boards or commissions! Student representatives will gain valuable leadership experience through our partnership with KidsMatter and their Leadership Academy. Learn more: https://ow.ly/HoNm50SY2cX

The next City Council meeting is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. View the agenda at https://ow.ly/lmc250SY1qF. In-person speaker sign-up closes at 6:30 p.m., and written comments and position statements must be submitted online by 4 p.m. To view the speaker sign-up guidelines and sign up, visit https://ow.ly/vqk950SY1qH.

What better way to celebrate the back-to-school season than with a new round of student artwork banners along 95th Street! Next time you're driving down that road, take a look at the talent and hard work of these creative young artists from District 203. Great job to all -- we're proud to help beautify our community in this unique way!

Naperville’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility now accepts e-cigarettes, v**es and pods. It’s open every Saturday and Sunday and free for all Illinois residents. Learn more about this service: https://www.naperville.il.us/services/garbage-and-recycling/household-hazardous-waste-facility/

HHW Collection Update!! E-cigarettes and v**e devices are now accepted at the Naperville Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility during regular operating hours Sat. & Sun 9 am - 2 pm; 156 Fort Hill Dr., Naperville

Why is important? Ni****ne is toxic, is easily absorbed by the skin and can harm fish and aquatic organisms. Lithium batteries can cause fires during transportation and at recycling and disposal facilities.

More info https://naperville.il.us/services/garbage-and-recycling/household-hazardous-waste-facility/
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