Mayor Scott Wehrli

Many of you know how I feel about the "Made in Naperville" concept: the idea that Naperville is THE place to create everything from innovative ideas to everyday products. Yesterday, I met with the team behind Plant Pal, a self-watering plant device developed by Naperville Central students as part of the district’s real-world entrepreneurship INCubatoredu program. The Plant Pal team didn’t just gain local recognition; it’s a top-five finalist team nationwide. These students are competing in the INCubatoredu 2026 National Pitch Finals today in downtown Chicago. By evening, they will learn whether Plant Pal might secure funding and become another proud "Made in Naperville” success story.

Join me in wishing the Plant Pals team good luck as they showcase the creativity and ingenuity that thrive in Naperville, just like the plant that will now thrive in my City Hall office thanks to my new Plant Pal.

There’s a lot to learn from a young man like my friend Yamil. He beat cancer twice, and every year he turns right around and runs a toy drive for kids still in the middle of their own fight. He’s shown me what a big heart really looks like. After everything he’s been through, what he thinks about is the next kid and how to make sure they’ve got something to smile about. He’s taught me that the hardest roads can still lead a person to give more, not less. I love it every time he stops by, because I always walk away better for it.

Thank you, Yamil. You make Naperville proud, and you remind me what really matters.

Naperville,
I know another day of severe weather isn’t what any of us want, especially after last week. However, I urge you all to take tomorrow’s forecast seriously. Make sure you have a way to receive weather watches and warnings – the City’s post offers tips on reputable sources. Check in on your neighbors now to see if they need help with preparations, such as securing loose outdoor furniture.

Naperville’s professional staff has been monitoring the forecast and making plans to respond to any storm-related impacts and preserve life, health, and safety. Please stay safe and support each other, just as we did last week. Your resilience and neighborly spirit are what will get through tomorrow and beyond.

Naperville,

A quick update after yesterday's storms. The most important thing first: no injuries to the public or our crews have been reported. That matters more to me than anything else we are dealing with.

The update from the City below shows that our folks have been at it since the storm rolled through and haven't stopped. We received 589 calls between 3 and 11 p.m. yesterday. Police, fire, public works, and our emergency management volunteers have been clearing limbs, opening roads, and watching the neighborhoods, while our electric crews and outside contractors work long hours to get power back on. Most of the outages trace back to the wind bringing big limbs down on overhead lines, which can snap a wire, create a fault or knock out a whole neighborhood. Crews have to clear the trees safely before they can make repairs, and that's why some of you have waited longer than I'd like. They are working relentlessly to restore all customers. And please, if you see a downed line, stay away and keep kids and pets back. Treat every line on the ground like it's live, because it might be. Don't touch it, don't drive over it, and call it in.

I’m sharing an update from the city below on some of the major efforts, including the big question on whether we’ll have a special brush collection. Also, we are not done yet. More storms are possible later today. I’m in constant communication with our city’s professional staff and know they are staffed and prepared to handle whatever comes our way. Watch the National Weather Service alerts, charge your phones, and know your plan.

What has stuck with me is how many stories I’ve heard of neighbors helping neighbors. Clearing a driveway or storm drain, pitching in on cleanup, checking on the older couple down the block. I know you’ll continue to help each other through the next round of weather, too. That is Naperville, and I could not be prouder.

Naperville Public Works, Electric, and public safety crews have been working around the clock since yesterday afternoon’s severe weather. Here is the latest update on what’s been done and ongoing efforts:

Tree Debris Removal:
• All roads fully blocked by tree debris were open by midnight.
• Crews are responding to over 300 service requests and will head back to intersections to remove tree debris today and work on additional needs, like clearing blocked sidewalks, over the next several days.

The big question we’re hearing: Will there be a special free bulk brush collection in hard-hit areas? The answer: It’s too soon to know. Crews will assess the amount of tree branches curbside through Monday and make a decision then. If a special collection is announced, it will be communicated via Naper Notify, on our website, and on our social media channels.

Power Outage Restoration
• Approximately 450 Naperville Electric customers remain without power this morning. Restoration depends on tree-trimming crews removing debris so work can safely continue. Power is estimated to be restored by 5 p.m. today, June 11.

Disclaimer: More severe weather is expected in Naperville and the Chicagoland area today, which could lead to changes to these work plans. We have operational crews on standby and ready to respond as needed.

What to Do After Severe Weather
• Outages and downed trees can be reported to the City’s Call Center at 630-420-6060. Our system can handle 50 callers at a time, so there may be a wait.
• You can also report downed trees via the Public Works Request Center at https://data.naperville.il.us/pages/request-center.
• For Police and Fire emergencies, call 911.