Public Safety Open House to include police, fire demonstrations
The Naperville Police and Fire departments will hold their annual joint Public Safety Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the public safety campus, 1380 Aurora Ave.
The event is free and features safety information, activities and demonstrations by the city’s public safety teams.
Members of the fire department will conduct a water rescue and demonstrate how to battle a flashover fire, a news release said.
Police officers will make a mock traffic stop and drunken driving arrest, showcase their K-9 unit, and demonstrate how they use drones and tasers, the release said.
Participants can also check out police and fire equipment and vehicles and interact with officers and firefighters. A crime scene detective will show participants how to dust for fingerprints and there will be instructions on how to interact with 911 dispatchers, the release said.
The family-friendly event will include visits by Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog. Food trucks will be on site selling food.
For more information, go to www.naperville.il.us/psoh.
Breast cancer awareness rally to be held at Free Speech Pavilion
A rally to highlight the relationship between a healthy diet and breast cancer will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Free Speech Pavilion at the corner of Jackson and Webster avenues in downtown Naperville.
The event features breast cancer survivors, individuals advocating for breast cancer prevention, and health coaches and nutrition experts Ellen Svehla, of Sugar Grove, and Sharmila Vedam, of Naperville, a news release for the event said.
The rally is part of a series of worldwide events led by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Svehla, co-leader of the rally and Food for Life instructor, said in the release that it’s important to share steps to reduce and prevent breast cancer, noting her mother died of the disease and others in her family have been diagnosed with it.
The Physicians Committee encourages people to reduce breast cancer risk by eating a whole food, plant-based diet, exercise regularly, limit alcohol and maintain a healthy weight, the news release said.
A recent survey said only about 28% of U.S. women are aware of the link between diet and breast cancer, the release said. About 17% of women responding were aware that soy products reduce breast cancer risk while 16% erroneously said that soy increases the risk of developing breast cancer, the release said.
Fort Payne DAR Chapter celebrates Constitution Week
Naperville’s Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are recognizing Constitution Week through Monday, Sept. 23, with a series of displays at all three branches of the Naperville Public Library District.
The celebrations began Tuesday with the ringing of bells and a presentation about the Constitution at Brookdale Elementary School followed by a proclamation from Mayor Scott A. Wehrli at the Naperville Municipal Center.
Other events included a celebratory ringing of bells at Naper Elementary School and patriotic music played on the Millennium Carillon.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service group whose members can trace their lineage to someone who contributed to America’s independence during the Revolutionary War.
The organization petitioned Congress in 1955 to dedicate Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week to raise awareness and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution. It was signed into law in 1956.
DuPage County offering low-income energy assistance funds
Income-eligible households in DuPage County can receive energy assistance funds to help with their natural gas, propane, electric bills and furnace repairs.
The county is offering its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which gives one-time help to homeowners and renters to help pay energy bills or restore services.
Applications will be accepted starting Oct. 1 for adults 60 years or older, individuals with disabilities, families with children under age 5 and households who have had their utilities disconnected or have received a disconnection notice, a news release said. All other income-eligible households can apply starting Nov. 1.
To qualify, a household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Proof of income from the past 30 days, Social Security numbers for all household members, a copy of current heat and electric bills, and a copy of a rental agreement, if applicable, are required.
Applications will be accepted through Aug. 15, 2025, at the DuPage County Community Services, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, or at other local offices, including Loaves and Fishes, 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville; Naperville Township administration offices, 139 Water St., Naperville; and West Suburban Community Pantry, 6809 Hobson Valley Dr., #118, Woodridge.
For more information, go to www.dupagecounty.gov/liheap or liheapillinois.com.
