June 2016 NAHC Newsletter P.O

June 2016 NAHC Newsletter P.O. Box 5245, Naperville, Illinois 60567-5245 www.napervillehomeowners.com

In This Month’s Edition: NAHC Meetings Will Resume in the Fall ...... 2 NAHC “Dues Sale” is Part of 2016 Membership Drive ...... 2 Is There a “Rain Tax” in Our Future? ...... 3 Confederation Board Election Results ...... 4 2016 National Night Out ...... 5 Should Naperville Consider Federal Housing Vouchers as a Legal Source of Income? ...... 6 New NAHC Email Address ...... 6 Independent Maps Amendment Status ...... 7 ACTHA News ...... 7 NAHC Briefs – News You Can Use! ...... 9 Mark Your Calendar ...... 13 CAI News & Events ...... 14 Is Your Contact Info Up-to-Date? ...... 15 News from Naper Settlement ...... 16 Park District Updates ...... 18 Library News ...... 21 The NAHC newsletter is published monthly to provide the news and information Naperville homeowners need. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. Send it along with information for future newsletters to our Newsletter Editor at [email protected]. President’s Letter At this time next year I will no longer be the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation’s President. Term limits were wisely included in our bylaws, meaning that over the next twelve months someone else will need to step up and prepare to take responsibility for leading the organization. I would be lying if I did not admit having mixed feelings about eventually passing the torch, but, all in all, I am looking forward to seeing who and what comes next. Fresh ideas, new involvement, and transition are hallmarks of a healthy organization. Without continued change we risk losing our relevance and focus. While I will not be completely fading from the scene (those same bylaws create a new role for me on the Confederation Board), there is a looming sense of relief from knowing that any number of responsibilities will no longer be mine. These next twelve months will not be a farewell tour, though. There is much to be accomplished including planning for Candidate Forums for both Fall and Spring elections; establishing a meeting schedule that will inform and enlighten our members; continuing to monitor local governments and taxing bodies to ensure that homeowner needs are at least factored into considerations; and keeping a wary eye out for what I believe will be the 2017 implementation of DuPage County’s soon to be infamous “Rain Tax.”. While the Confederation plans for the future, there is room for individual homeowner associations to also step up and increase their neighborhood involvement. One easy way neighborhoods can come together is by taking part in activities associated with National Night Out. More details and information on how to register your neighborhood for that annual event are at http://www.naperville.il.us/nno.aspx. In the meantime watch www.napervillehomeowners.com to see what is keeping the Confederation busy over the summer and continue to let me know how the Confederation can help your neighborhood and our community be the best it can be.

Bob Fischer President, Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation [email protected]

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NAHC Meetings Will Resume in the Fall Your next regularly scheduled NAHC Monthly meeting will be Saturday morning, September 17th. Over the next few months we will be planning election forums, monthly meeting topics and speakers, and recruiting sponsors for coffee and networking at our meetings for the 2016- 2017 program year. If you have ideas for a future meeting, including venues or something you would like to learn more about, please let us know! Thanks to all of our 2015-2016 meeting sponsors. We greatly appreciate your support of our mission and meetings. If you, your business, or organization would like to sponsor an upcoming NAHC meeting, opportunities are available to become a "Meeting Sponsor." The NAHC will provide table space for food and drink and space for the sponsors display and literature. In our monthly newsletter for the month of the sponsored meeting, we will include the Sponsor's logo and an "elevator speech" describing the sponsor's business or services. The Sponsor will be allotted 3 minutes to talk about their product/service/organization/company during the meeting introductions. The NAHC will also acknowledge and thank the sponsor in email and website notices for the meeting, and verbally at the meeting. Finally, a link to the sponsor’s website will be added to any meeting summary posted on the NAHC website. The sponsor will provide food and drink for 50 attendees and this may include but not be limited to:  A.M. Mtg. - pastries, fruit, juice, coffee & water  P.M. Mtg. – desserts, cheese & crackers, coffee/pop & water  Set Up and Clean Up of the refreshment area  All paper & plastic products (cups, plates, napkins, utensils, etc.). Coordination will be done through the Sponsorship Chair. The Chair will verify location, date, time, facilities, and numbers. Thank you for considering sponsoring refreshments at one of our monthly general membership meetings or educational seminars. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact the NAHC at [email protected] Also, a special thanks to our May meeting Sponsor, The DuPage Drones. Due to a communication mix-up the original sponsor announcement in the May newsletter was in error. We should have said: The DuPage Drones are a cutting-edge, family entertainment platform that will provide unforgettable and enjoyable experiences for everyone. The Drones play in the Prospect League which is a collegiate summer league, essentially where some of the best college baseball players come to play in the summer. The Drones will be playing at the Village of Lisle- Benedictine University Sports Complex this coming summer. More information is at http://dronesbaseball.com/

NAHC “Dues Sale” is Part of 2016 Membership Drive Recognizing that a necessary part of any home, business, or association is managing finances, the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation Board of Directors took some steps to make our collection of annual dues, as well as the approval and

2 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. payment of our dues invoices by our members, a little easier for both sides of the transaction. To reduce the administrative overhead associated with dues collection, and to provide financial certainty (and a bonus) to our loyal members, the Board has agreed to establish a dues pre-payment option as part of this year’s membership drive. Members can opt to buy in for 2016 at this year’s rates ($30 for association, $10 for individual members), or they can lock in their membership for three years, with the payment for the third year discounted by 50% ($75 for associations, $25 for individuals). By taking advantage of the three year plan, members are able to lock in their membership at current rates, reduce the administrative costs of writing and mailing checks, and get a bargain rate to boot. In answer to some questions we were asked about the “Dues Sale: Is the NAHC running low on money? No, we are financially healthy. As a volunteer organization we do look for ways to make our lives easier, and reducing the administrative burden of annual dues collection is one of them. We also note that a $30 invoice costs our members as much to process as a $75 one, so this is an opportunity to make their administration easier as well. Am I going to be asked to pay again next year, even though I paid for 3 years in 2016? No, we do keep a computerized record of dues payments and it is associated with the list we use for invoice preparation. What’s the confederation going to do with the extra money collected this year? We are going to put it in the bank and use it for future years' expenses. We run a “break even” budget focused on our administrative costs (insurance, website, legal and regulatory costs, forums, printing) and appreciate your support as we pursue our mission to make Naperville a great place to call home. Whether to take advantage of our “dues sale,” or just to pay 2016 dues, send an email to [email protected] and we will send you an invoice. Thanks for being part of the Confederation! We appreciate your membership and participation.

Is There a “Rain Tax” in Our Future? A few years ago the Confederation was very vocal in opposing the formation of the DuPage County Stormwater Utility. This new layer of government would have the ability to levy a “user fee” against property owners based on the square footage of their owned property and the presumed amount of water run-off into area ponds and streams that the property might generate. In the face of widespread opposition from many, including school districts, churches, and homeowners, the proposal dropped off most people’s radar For those who may need a refresher on the topic, the Stormwater Utility is based on specific enabling legislation pushed through Springfield in 2011 allowing only 2 of Illinois’ 102 counties (DuPage and Peoria) to assess property owners for the management and control of stormwater. Funding (which is not otherwise tax deductible for homeowners) would come from all property owners including schools, churches, park districts, businesses and homeowners based on the size of their property with some (possible) consideration given for practices and processes designed to reduce (or provide education around) water conveyed to neighboring sewers, rivers, and streams. While businesses can deduct this new expense from their income tax payments as a cost of doing business, this same tax deductibility benefit is not available to typical homeowners. Peoria County needs a referendum to enable this type of utility, DuPage County does not. Back in 2011 there was a hue and cry from constituents. Many realized they would be paying not only for their own property, but also covering costs for local schools (including Districts 203 and 204) and parks that by extension would need to either increase their own property taxes or carve money out of

3 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. their existing resident supported property tax funded accounts, reducing other programs, in order to cover the costs of rainfall. There were also questions about why the money would be required, how it would be spent, and why the Stormwater Utility was necessary. So what’s been happening the past five years? The Confederation very carefully watched as DuPage County Stormwater Management (part of the County bureaucracy) asked all of the county’s municipalities (who, by the way, are apparently not subject to the square footage based rain tax levy), to build wish lists of what they would like to accomplish in the stormwater management arena. These wish lists, including new and expanded flood control projects and other water quality initiatives, were initially prioritized ranging from “must have” to “nice to have” to “this would really be cool if someone else would pay for it.” At the same time, budgetary actions by the County Board have limited stormwater management funding as part of “holding the line” on property taxes. Current property tax based funding just (barely) covers the “musts” with questions remaining whether sufficient future cash will be available from the currently available County funds to redeem bonds, replace capital equipment, or keep up with federal and state environmental mandates. Right now the Stormwater Management Committee, made up of County Board members and municipal representatives, is very slowly gathering more information and going through the prioritized projects. Without already budgeted funds, and some seemingly worthy projects on the list, it is a fair guess that a new source of funding will need to be found to address initiatives making the cut. There is no published timetable for any decisions or determinations, but review and analysis is continuing by the Committee and Stormwater Management staff. Whether or not decisions or recommendations will be made before November is unclear. Next time you talk to a DuPage County Board member (or he/she asks for your vote in the upcoming November elections), you might want to ask about the “Rain Tax.” The Confederation will continue monitoring this and the next few months could be very interesting.

Confederation Board Election Results In accordance with our bylaws, the Confederation held elections during our Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 21, 2016. By unanimous affirmation of the members in attendance, the Nominating Committee suggested slate of incumbent Treasurer Kathy Benson and Directors M. Skeet and Rick Strawbridge were elected to continue in their positions. The members also affirmed Confederation Associate Director Marcia Straub for the position of Secretary for the next two years. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Confederation, we would like to thank Allen Panek for serving as our Secretary for the past two years. Allen’s participation and contributions are greatly appreciated and we hope he agrees to continue on as an Associate Director. We are always looking for new Associate Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Confederation Board, please contact our President, Bob Fischer. If your Association or Board would like to learn more about the NAHC, we will be happy to update your neighborhood on what the NAHC can and does do for you. Contact us at [email protected] to schedule a presentation!

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2016 National Night Out A great opportunity for neighborhoods and Homeowners Associations is the City’s Annual National Night Out celebration. Whether a picnic, block party, parade, ice cream social, or something else, National Night Out provides neighbors with an opportunity to get together, get to know each other better, and celebrate our community. The City of Naperville will be happy to send personnel and City equipment to your event as an added incentive for neighbors to come out and have fun. Members from the Naperville Police, Park District Police, Naperville Fire, Public Works, Animal Control, Electric and Water Utility departments will visit many of the registered events. Neighborhood registration is free and gives City representatives an opportunity to attend local events as time and circumstances permit. To register online, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNO2016 . Please register by July 15. For assistance in making your event a success, please contact Naperville Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist Julie Smith at (630) 305-5450 or [email protected]. Each year, the City of Naperville selects an issue affecting our community to be highlighted on National Night Out with continued focus throughout the year. “Lock It or Lose It” is intended to remind residents that many property crimes can be prevented simply by locking home doors, garage doors, windows and vehicle doors. In 2015, 89% of the burglary to motor vehicles occurred to UNLOCKED vehicles. The Naperville Police Department is advising residents to “Lock It or Lose It”. As part of National Night Out, Naperville is partnering with Little Friends, a private 501(c)3 organization providing services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Founded in 1965, Little Friends operates three schools, vocational training programs, community-based residential services and the Little Friends Center for Autism. Donations are needed to sustain these programs. At the National Night Out Kick-Off event at Centennial Beach on August 1, canned and non-perishable food items will be collected. Residents hosting neighborhood block party events on August 2 are encouraged to have to have a donation drive and collect back to school classroom supplies. This year in addition to the Tuesday night celebration, The City of Naperville along with the Naperville Park District would like to invite you to participate in the National Night Out kick-off celebration at Centennial Beach from 5 to 8 p.m. A donated canned or non-perishable food for the Little Friends organization will get you in for FREE! Enjoy water demonstrations and entertainment. A limited amount of free food and beverages will be provided. There will also be a free Emergency Vehicle Show on Sunday, August 7, 2016, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Downtown Naperville along Jackson Avenue between Eagle and Main streets. The City of Naperville and Naperville Police Department, in conjunction with the Downtown Naperville Alliance, is bringing part of the Midwest’s largest emergency vehicle display to downtown Naperville. Fans of all ages are invited to explore the vehicles, some of which are approximately 75 years old. More modern equipment, such as S.W.A.T. tactical and other emergency vehicles, will also be on display. For more information and event registration, go to http://www.naperville.il.us/nno.aspx

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Should Naperville Consider Federal Housing Vouchers as a Legal Source of Income? Naperville’s Housing Advisory Commission (editor’s note: NAHC President and Newsletter Editor Bob Fischer is a member of this group) has been discussing whether the current City of Naperville Fair Housing Ordinance should be expanded to clarify what is considered a legal source of income. Currently, it is the policy of the City that all individuals shall have an equal opportunity to purchase, own, lease, and occupy housing within the City without being discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, physical or mental handicap or disability, military status, sexual orientation, or legal source of income. It is also the policy of the City that members of those protected classes shall have the right to be free from discriminatory practices when engaging in real estate transactions. The City code can be found at: https://www2.municode.com/library/il/naperville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PORE_CH5 FAHO. While the City ordinance includes legal source of income (which, along with Military service and sexual orientation are not part of the current Federal law), legal source of income has never been defined nor is there any case law in other jurisdictions that enumerates exactly what legal income does and does not entail. At issue in Naperville is whether or not Federal Housing vouchers (available to allow several groups including veterans, very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market) should be specifically stated as a legal income source and, if so, what protections should be included within the ordinance for landlords and tenants alike. There are a finite number of vouchers available within the marketplace and recipients and landlords both need to meet certain criteria to participate in the program. There are pros and cons on this issue. In favor of vouchers are they are a guaranteed income stream to landlords (directly deposited in landlord bank accounts monthly by the Federal Government), certain Federal tax credits for qualifying landlords, voucher recipients being pre-screened prior to being granted vouchers, adverse (e.g. criminal) actions by voucher holders can cause loss of program eligibilty leading to losing a major income stream for the tenant, and, that for recipients being able to use their vouchers, a key to a higher quality of life for them and their family. On the other side of the coin, some believe that vouchers represent unwarranted Federal government intrusion into what should be a private transaction between a landlord and a tenant, and may economically or otherwise impact or restrict landlords enrolled in the voucher program. The Housing Advisory Commission will meet at 6:30 PM on Monday June 6th in the Municipal Center to further discuss whether or not vouchers should specifically be included as a legal source of income under the Naperville ordinance. In January, the Commission unanimously recommended an update that would include vouchers, but that would also include protections for landlords designed to minimize potential issues associated with voucher acceptance. In that there were subsequent concerns that all parties did not have an opportunity to present their positions prior to that vote, additional public comment will be heard at the June meeting. Further details on the meeting agenda and location should be available on the City of Naperville website. The Confederation has not taken a position on this issue and actions taken by NAHC President Bob Fischer as a member of the Fair Housing Commission are his alone.

New NAHC Email Address The Confederation’s incoming email address has changed to [email protected]. For the time being, “outbound” email will still come from our old address (so please

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Independent Maps Amendment Status In the last year, nearly 620,000 signatures were collected across Illinois to put the Independent Maps amendment on the November ballot. Under the Independent Maps plan, legislative redistricting would be overseen by a bipartisan panel whose job would be to draw district boundary lines that give neither party an intentional political advantage. After crossing out thousands of duplicate and illegible signatures, over 570,000 petition signatures (in a 36-foot- long metal box, as required by state law), almost twice the requirement needed to place the proposal on the November ballot, were delivered to the Illinois Board of Elections on Friday, May 6. The State Legislature had the same deadline to submit amendments for the November ballot. That deadline passed with no action, and competing redistricting amendments that were under consideration by the General Assembly will not be on the November ballot. If efforts succeed at the Board of Elections and legal challenges are dismissed, Independent Maps will be the only redistricting amendment for voters to consider this fall. Illinois State Board of Elections staff recently finished the verification process which consisted of a random sample of 5 percent of the roughly 560,000 signatures and concluded the petitions submitted by the Independent Maps movement contained far more valid signatures than the 290,216 required by law to put the measure to a vote by the people. While that decision won't be final until certified by Elections Board members at their June meeting, this certification is expected to be a formality. A potential roadblock will be on June 30 when a legal challenge filed by a party linked to Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan will be heard in Cook County Circuit Court. A key argument of this challenge is allegations the plan does not adequately protect minority voting rights. Circuit Judge Diane Larsen will preside over this challenge to the measure’s constitutionality. Two years ago, a similar challenge prompted Circuit Judge Mary Mikva to strike the measure from the 2014 fall ballot. Legal challenges could possibly last until August, potentially reaching the Illinois Supreme Court. Additional information from the Independent Maps group can be found at http://www.mapamendment.org.

ACTHA News

http://www.actha.org Upcoming ACTHA Events: How to Enhance the Board's Decision-Making Process June 07, 2016 7:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Countryside Bank in Countryside Administration of an Association June 11, 2016 9:00 AM (UTC-06:00) Community Center, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park How to Conduct a One Hour Board Meeting June 16, 2016 7:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Woodland Windows and Doors in Roselle

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The Confederation is proud to work with ACTHA to provide a resource to our members. More details and regustration information can be found at http://www.actha.org.

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NAHC Briefs – News You Can Use! The Naperville Police Department will expand front desk operating hours to include Saturdays beginning on June 11, 2016 to enhance police service to the community. Currently, the Department's front desk is available to the public from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays and is staffed by police service officers whose primary responsibilities include completing police reports and addressing citizen concerns. During times the front desk is not open, sworn police officers respond to the department as needed to provide assistance to citizens. Beginning Saturday, June 11, the front desk will also be staffed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, excluding holidays, to accommodate walk-ins and other citizen needs. The Naperville Police Department is located at 1350 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. Please note that only the Department's front desk, and not the Records Section, will be available on Saturdays. Business with the Records Section may be conducted Monday through Friday in person between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. or by telephone between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. -0- Following a lengthy application and training process, the Naperville Fire Department recently received a public safety agency certificate of authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for usage of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Known commonly as a drone, the Fire Department can now fly its UAS anywhere in United States airspace, subject to any restrictions outlined in the COA, to conduct mutual aid operations. The department is one of the first in the state to receive its COA for drone usage. The Fire Department’s UAS, purchased in 2015, is an operational tool to be used for a variety of incidents which can include weather and natural disaster assessment to determine the effects of flooding and wind damage, unique point of view during large scale structure fires, hazardous material identifications when it is unsafe to send personnel too close to a hazardous materials incident, and search and rescue operations. The UAS may also be placed in operation to provide an aerial view of construction and road projects for pre-planning purposes. The UAS will not be used to monitor or provide surveillance for police department purposes but can be called out for safety purposes related to traffic, crime scene management, and other requests unrelated to citizen monitoring or surveillance. The UAS may be called upon by other departments within the city for both emergency and non-emergency purposes.. The UAS cannot be used for any night or surveillance operations, over any open air gatherings or populated areas, heavily trafficked areas, or for any flight above 400 feet. -0- As part of Naperville's Municipal Parking Lots Maintenance Program, maintenance work, including patching and sealcoating, will take place over the next few weeks at the Parkview, Kroehler, Burlington and Route 59 commuter parking lots; the daily fee lot at Loomis Street and 4th Avenue; and the 95th Street Park-n-Ride. Pending weather and unforeseen circumstances, work is scheduled to begin Friday, June 3, 2016, and continue for the next several weeks.

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Work is limited to the weekends and will be conducted starting at 9 p.m. on Friday and be complete by 5 a.m. the following Monday. During the course of this work, some of the lots' entrances may be closed at times. At least one entrance into each lot will remain open at all times. Updates will be posted to the City's website as they become available. If you have questions, please contact the Commuter Call Center at (630) 305-5330. -0- Drop off unwanted latex paint at the Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility, 7900 S. Route 53, Woodridge, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays between June 6 and July 29 and during the same time on Saturdays, June 18, 25, July 9, 16 and 23. Paint will be filtered, re-blended and distributed for free during the same hours of collection beginning Monday, June 13. For more information, contact the DuPage County Public Works Department at (630) 985-7400.. -0- Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is in the process of preparing their budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year and over their next two meetings will be taking steps to finalize this financial plan. On the agenda for their June 6, 2016 meeting is a review of the final budget followed by the June 20, 2016 meeting where they will hold a public hearing on the budget and prepare to adopt the plan (the budget must be adopted by 9/30/16). Reductions in operating expenses proposed include: • Reducing 6.33 FTE Certified Staff due to declining enrollment • Special Education Tuition reduced by $1.1M or 18% • All Funds budget contingency of $1.0M was eliminated There are a number of new items in the budget including building security improvement expenses and additional specialized certified staff and support staff for various needs and projects. It appears there will be an overall net increase of 1.3 FTE Certified staff. Overall expenses are up approximately 1.4%. Revenues will become increasingly local property tax funded (85.6%) as both State and Federal dollars are expected to decrease. While the tax rate is expected to slightly decrease, the overall property tax bill for a $375,000 home will increase by $54. More budget details can be found at: http://www.boarddocs.com/il/naperville203/Board.nsf/files/A9USHD7262A7/$file/Budget%20Presentati on%205-16-16.pdf -0- Editors note: While we would like to publish updates similar to the District 203 article above for District 204, there currently is not an NAHC Board liaison following the Indian Prairie Board of Education. If you are interested in assuming this important role, contact NAHC President Bob Fischer. -0- Work will begin on Wednesday, June 1 on the South Washington Street Bridge. The bridge, which crosses the DuPage River, is located on Washington Street between Ring Road and Naper Boulevard. The purpose of the project is to add pedestrian sidewalks to both sides of the bridge and conduct infrastructure work to extend its useable life. Work will be done in two stages. Beginning June 1, the southbound lanes of Washington Street will be closed between Ring Road and Naper Boulevard and the two northbound lanes will be reconfigured so two-way traffic is maintained at all times. This stage is expected to be complete in mid-August. The second stage will begin immediately afterward and will see the closure of the northbound lanes of Washington Street with the two southbound lanes reconfigured for two-way traffic. Access to Weigand Park will be maintained at all times throughout the course of the project. Construction hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Saturday work done as necessary. All work and projected dates are weather dependent.

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The bridge serves as a means by which residents in the immediate area can access commercial centers both in south Naperville and in Bolingbrook as well as Weigand Park. Currently, pedestrians and cyclists must cross the river by using the same lanes in which vehicles travel creating safety issues for all involved. The majority of the work is expected to be complete and all lanes reopened to traffic by mid- November. Final clean up and cosmetic work could continue into December. -0- According to the Associated Press The state of Illinois received a $3.5 million windfall in fees for late license-plate renewals during the first four months of 2016. Between January and April 2016, Illinois vehicle owners paid $6.5 million in fees for renewing their license plates late, up from $3 million during the same period in 2015. In April 2016, Illinois collected $1.6 million in late fees, versus just under $757,000 in late fees in April 2015. Have you checked your car’s license plates lately? Currently, Illinoisans who renew their vehicle registrations late are subject to a fee of $20 in addition to the $101 renewal fee, and anyone driving with expired registration risks traffic tickets as well. While there is legislation under consideration to stop the late fees, it is not retroactive, and refunds will not be granted! Did your plates expire and you didn’t notice because our budget-less and cash-flow limited State did not send a reminder? To ensure you are aware of pending expirations, Paperless License Plates Renewal Notices can be received by e-mail. To receive your license plates renewal by e-mail, go to https://www.ilsos.gov/greenmail/ and enter your Registration ID and PIN located on your current registration card. If you do not have a renewal notice or a current registration card, please call the Public Inquiry Division at 800-252-8980 to obtain your Registration ID and PIN number. Alternatively, you can just remember to renew, but given our busy lives, that may not be a really good idea -0- It has been reported that millions of tiny wasps that are natural parasites for the emerald ash borer (EAB) have been released into wooded areas in 24 states to try and control the tree- killing insect’s advances. The US Department of Agriculture approved release of four species of parasitic wasps that naturally target the larval and egg stages of the ash borer. These EAB biocontrol agents are very tiny wasps, the largest one is about the size of a typical mosquito. While the female wasps use an organ that looks like a stinger (called an ovipositor) to lay their eggs, the wasps cannot sting, so they are referred to as stingless and are not attracted to people or pets. While the “Stingless Wasps” will not eradicate EAB, they are part of an integrated pest management plan to help control the EAB. The estimated cost of treating, removing and replacing lost Ash trees is $25 Billion, according to a study by USDA and US Forest Service entomologists. To learn more, go to www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth and click on “Pests and Diseases,” then “Pest and Disease Programs,” and “Emerald Ash Borer.” -0- DuPage County, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW) hosted a news conference Wednesday, May 25, to announce a regional watershed protection partnership. The agencies are entering into a watershed protection partnership to preserve and enhance the quality of streams and rivers throughout the region. The partnership agreement promotes collaboration among the agencies to reduce governmental redundancy, enhance environmental protection and increase flood control throughout the region, all while reducing overall costs. The agencies are in the planning phase of several water quality projects that would benefit shared watersheds.

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Mark Your Calendar  Senator Connelly and Representative Grant Wehrli will be hosting a Springfield Update town hall meeting on Thursday,June 2 at 7 PM in the Naperville Municipal Center. The Senator and Representative will be providing constituents with the latest information on the budget, important legislation and their efforts to reform Illinois business climate. Constituent are invited to attend and no RSVP is required, but some seating could be limited due to room size.  BOY SCOUT TROOP 507 ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Bring family and friends to enjoy an authentic Pancake Breakfast, including all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, fruit, beverages and more from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 5 at St. Margaret Mary Parish, 1450 Green Trails Drive. Tickets are available at the event for $5 per person or $15 for family. For more information, visit www.bsa507.org  The Naperville Park District’s Frontier Kite Fly Festival, will be held at the Frontier Sports Complex on Sunday, June 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This free event offers fun for all ages and a rare opportunity to view gigantic kites flown by kite enthusiasts from Chicago Kite. Participants also can practice flying their own kites and get how-to-fly tips from the experts. Kids can watch the skies as well for the piñata-like Sky Kite, which drops candy several times during the day. Unlimited inflatable jumping is available for $5 and festival-goers may purchase food and beverages at a variety of food trucks on site. For more information, including entertainment schedules, go to http://www.napervilleparks.org/kitefly .  On Monday, June 6, Lou Malnati’s will be celebrating the youth in our community by generously donating 20 percent of its downtown Naperville sales (both restaurant and carryout) to support KidsMatter’s goal of reducing at-risk behaviors by building resilient kids. Diners can also enjoy listening to a variety of musical performances from area high schools. Reservations are not required.  The next meeting of the Naperville Community Garden Club will be Monday June 6 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be at the Knox Presbyterian Church at 1105 Catalpa Lane in Naperville. There will be a presentation by Tricia Bethke, a DuPage Master Gardener, on composting The meeting is free to all and light refreshments will be provided. More information is at http// napervillecommunitygardeners.org  Naperville’s Millennium Carillon Tuesday evening summer concerts feature guest carillonneurs and start at 7 p.m. Those performances run from June 7 to Aug. 23. Further details are at http://www.naperville-carillon.org/Recitals. Naperville’s Millennium Carillon performances during the 2016 season also include lunchtime Saturday recitals and Sunday afternoon concerts at 4:00 p.m. through September.  The Naperville Municipal Band Summer Concert Series begins at 7:30pm on June 9, 2016 in Central Park with "Curtain Up." Concerts will continue every week on Thursday evenings throughout the summer with the

13 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. final performance of the season scheduled for August 18. More details can be found at http://www.napervilleband.org  Beginning June 10, the sounds of summer in downtown Naperville will include live music by local artists as the annual Rollin’ on the River concerts get underway. The free performances will be held on Friday evenings through August 5th (no concert is scheduled on July 1) from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Riverwalk Free Speech Pavilion located near the Dandelion Fountain at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street..For more information including artists and schedule go to http://www.napervilleparks.org/rollinontheriver  The 2016 Concerts in Your Park series is bringing family-friendly music to six Naperville parks throughout the community this summer beginning Sunday, June 12. The free, Sunday evening concerts feature Chicago area bands in a variety of music styles. All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. and end by 8:30 p.m. The audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a Sunday evening of musical entertainment. Locations, performers, and dates are at http://www.napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark:  Children and their families are invited to the Naperville Park District’s series of free outdoor lunchtime concerts, beginning June 14. The weekly entertainment series features local artists who enjoy entertaining and involving children in the show. Performances begin at 11:30 a.m. and last about 45 minutes. Locations alternate between the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion in downtown Naperville (just west of Centennial Beach) and Frontier Sports Complex (Book Road Entrance), located at 3415 Book Road. For more details, locations, and performers go to http://www.napervilleparks.org/childrenslunchhourentertainment  Weather permitting, visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll on Jackson Avenue, along the Riverwalk and enjoy nearly 100 classic cars in all makes and models from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 18. For more information, visit www.downtownnaperville.com.

CAI News & Events Governing Your Community (DCAL Course Series) June 14th, 6:30pm-9:00pm CAI Chapter Office, Schaumburg This course is designed to help board members gain an understanding of Association structure and how to effectively lead their associations. Topics include: What are the benefits of a community association and how are community associations structured? Community associations derive their basic legal authority for their existence, activities and actions from laws and certain legal documents. Click here for Registration/Information

Homeowner's Forum - Ask an Industry Professional June 21st, 6:00pm-8:30pm at the Oakbrook Park District Central Park West, 1500 Forest Gate Rd,Oak Brook Answers to your association questions, Open to all, board members, current volunteers and all unit owners. Click here for Registration/Information

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Is Your Contact Info Up-to-Date? We really enjoy cvommunicating with you, but if we don’t have email addresses for your Treasurer or your Management Company(when we send out dues) or officer information for notices, special requests from the City, Park District, Fire or Police Departments, we won’t be able to get this often time-critical information in your hands. While ducking dues might seem like a good deal for cash strapped associations, the Confederation works on an annual bare-bones budget that requires contributions from our members if we are to stay solvent. We also need a healthy and active membership roster to maintain community credibility. Finally, keeping our directory up-to-date allows us and you to respond to contact requests from public agencies, realtors, and sometimes even your own members If you believe the contact information for your association needs to be updated, please go to our website, www.napervillehomeowners.com, download, and fill out an information sheet (member application) on your association. There is a “hotlink” on our homepage to the Membership Application document. This can also be used to send us a dues check if your association did not receive a dues invoice. You can also send us an email at [email protected] and we will be happy to send you an invoice and membership application. You can email us at [email protected] to add people to the newsletter mailing list. Our newsletter is downloaded more than 800 times a month and we are always looking for more “eyeballs.” Remember – the only way the Police, Fire Department, Park District, or even local realtors can get information on Naperville area associations is to ask the Confederation. We get inquiries regularly for this information, but don’t provide it except in response to a bona fide request. For non-governmental units, we forward the request to your contact on file to handle as they see fit. Worries about privacy should not be an issue when sharing information with the NAHC.

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By the way, we are always looking for new members – if you or your association would like to become part of the neighborhood solution by joining the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation, please let us know. Our Board members are happy to attend one of your association, club or organization’s meetings to talk about the Confederation, and the roles we play within the greater Naperville. Keep in mind, our mission is to make this a great place to call home!

News from Naper Settlement www.napersettlement.museum 523 South Webster Street Naperville, Illinois 60540 (630) 420-6010 (630) 305-5255-fax

Naper Settlement is a nationally-accredited, award-winning outdoor history museum set on 12 magnificent acres in the heart of Naperville at 523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL. Our grounds are where history comes to play and community comes to connect. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. -0- Programs and special events are held during the summer season through October on the 12-acre museum campus that features 30 historic buildings and structures. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12 adults (13+), $10 seniors

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(62+) and $8 youth (4-12). Members and children under 4 are free. Naperville residents receive free general admission with proof of residency. Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. -0- A beloved holiday tradition is coming to Naper Settlement! Experience a traditional German holiday season market with all of the sights, sounds and magic as well as delicious smells and treats, wonderful handmade ornaments and gifts. The Christkindlmarket Naperville will be open on select dates from November 25 to December 24 providing space for a vast array of vendors from Germany, other parts of Europe and around the world to showcase their products. Traditional wooden huts will be filled with a wonderland of one-of-a-kind gifts including hand-made holiday ornaments, woodcarvings, and seasonal wares harkening back to the original Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremburg, Germany which began in 1545. The air at the Christkindlmarket Naperville at Naper Settlement will fill the senses with aromas of German delicacies such as sausages and potato pancakes and sweet treats like Stollen, strudel and roasted nuts that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. The Christkindlmarket Naperville will boast a large festival tent for additional seating and entertainment. Visitors can sit, toast and enjoy refreshing imported German beers or warm up with a cup of Glühwein (hot spiced wine) served in a unique collectable souvenir mug. Visitors will be delighted by live performances as singers, dancers and musicians will spread the holiday cheer. The Christkind, a fairy-like being and namesake of the market, will visit every Sunday to welcome guests. -0- June Events @ Naper Settlement Playscape Readers - Youngsters ages 2-7 can find a seat on the quilt for an engaging story time featuring changing seasonal themes at 11 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 1 p.m. (ages 5-7) Wednesday, June 8 at the Harvard Early Learning Playscape. Free with paid admission. Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Triathlon Expo - Registration and expo for the Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Triathlon will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Naper Settlement. The historic buildings will be open for touring. Free admission to the museum. For race information, visit www.espritdeshe.com. Camp Naper: Summer Day Camp - Is your child an explorer, detective, scientist, artist or all of the above? Camp Naper offers 12 acres of epic experiences for children in grades 1 to 8 from June 13 through Aug. 5. One-day, two-day, three-day and weeklong camps offer a variety of enrichment activities including STEM exploration, cooking, art, music and more. Our unique hands-on history camps such as the Civil War Camp provide an immersive adventure where learning is fun. All camps include supplies and a snack, and are led by experienced, adult counselors. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org/camp. Third Thursday Thinkers - Every third Thursday of the month from June through August, drop by Naper Settlement's Harvard Early Learning Playscape to experience history in unexpected ways. June’s theme is Animal Tracking. Discover the animals of Illinois by identifying tracks and signs from 10:30 to 11 a.m. (ages 2–5) and 2 to 2:30 p.m. (ages 5–7) Thursday, June 16. Take your young thinkers on a museum adventure, use your senses and discover what makes Illinois unique. Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking and creating, while developing fine motor skills. Free with paid admission. Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010. Father’s Day - On Father’s Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19, admission to Naper Settlement includes free sundaes from Colonial Cafe with do-it-yourself toppings, hands-on family activities and tours of historic buildings. Ice cream is served from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is limited to the first 200 guests. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors (62+) and $8 youth (ages 4-12). Naperville residents and members are free. Visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010.

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Naper Nights Community Concert Series - Naper Nights sets the stage for three summer weekends in June, July and August of nonstop music. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music under the stars on the beautiful grounds of Naper Settlement throughout the summer. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Food provided by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and beverages by Rodney Strong Vineyards and Bell’s Brewery. Gates are open from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults and $10 youth (ages 4-12). Free admission for members and children under 4. Explore the roots of rock and roll Friday, June 17 when The Fortunate Sons, a Credence Clearwater Revival tribute band, opens for Mr. Blotto, who will play the music of the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers and The Band. On Saturday, June 18 hear tributes to the greatest bands of all time when Beggars Banquet, a Rolling Stones tribute band, opens for American English, who will play the music of The Beatles including the album “Revolver” in its entirety and tribute to Wings. For more information, visit www.napernights.org or call (630) 420- 6010.

Park District Updates Stay connected with the Naperville Park District throughout the year by following them on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, LinkedIn and Park Talk Blog. Sign up for e-news by visiting their homepage at www.napervilleparks.org -0- Historic Centennial Beach opened for the 2016 season on May 28, kicking off its 85th anniversary year on a warm Memorial Day weekend. Originally a stone quarry, Centennial Beach became the community’s unique swimming facility in 1931 through the vision and generosity of a citizen committee led by Judge Win Knoch. Today, the Beach welcomes more than 100,000 patrons annually, offering something for all ages. Kids look forward to building castles in the sand, exploring the water play features and sliding down the slide. Adults can enjoy a vacation experience, alternating between relaxing under shade trees or umbrellas and swimming laps or floating in the spacious deep end of the pool. Teens can swim out to the rafts, play sand volleyball or soak up the sun. Centennial Beach offers both daily passes and season memberships for residents and nonresidents. Season memberships include a members-only day, a 10% discount at Centennial Grill, and, new this year, a coupon book featuring discounts at local businesses. Twilight memberships are available for those who plan to visit the Beach on weekday evenings after 5:00 p.m. as well as on weekends. Additionally, members may purchase a Plus Friends Pass for out-of-town summer visitors, including grandparents, nannies, friends and family. Information about rates and registration can be found at www.centennialbeach.org. Once again the Beach will extend its hours to include times for “Weekend Adult Float” and “Special Needs Nights.” Adults can float on inner tubes on most Saturday and Sunday mornings, beginning June 4. Please note that there is no Adult Float on June 12, as the Beach will host the Esprit de She triathlon event that morning.

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Families with individuals who have special needs may enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening at Centennial Beach after regular hours on Sundays, June 5 and 26, and July 17 and 31. Walk-ins are welcome, and no pre-registration is required. Season members may use their passes; others will pay $3 per person. Hours are 6:30-8:00 p.m. Swimming will be available in the shallow end, including access to the slide and water play features. -0- As activities at the Barn Recreation Center wind down for its last season, the Park District invites the community to celebrate the Barn’s history at the Barn Farewell Event on Saturday, June 4 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. The Barn, located at 421 W. Martin Ave. in Knoch Park, was constructed in 1965 as a teen center, funded by hundreds of community donors. The Park District assumed ownership of the Barn in 1969, with teen events continuing there through the early 1970s and weekday use expanding over the years to include office space, preschool classrooms, gymnastics, and other recreation programming. After a 2009 study found that extensive renovations were needed for safety, accessibility and future use of both the Barn and the adjacent Central Maintenance Facility, the Park District engaged a community review team to evaluate options, including major renovations of both facilities, new construction on site or relocating the activities taking place there to a new location. Taking into consideration the review team’s recommendation and public comment at several open house events, the Park Board decided to build a new central maintenance facility at the Martin Ave. location and to build a new activity center at a different location. More detailed information about the Barn and Central Maintenance study and process can be found at www.napervilleparks.org/barn-recreation- center. The new facilities envisioned several years ago are taking shape in 2016. The Fort Hill Activity Center, currently under construction at 20 Fort Hill Drive, will open in August 2016, offering nearly 80,000 square feet of indoor recreation space, including a walk/jog track, gymnasiums, dance and group exercise rooms, a fitness area, a café, an indoor playground and more. Soon after the close of Ribfest in the first full week of July, site work will begin for a new maintenance facility at Knoch Park and the Barn Recreation Center will be demolished. A familiar place such as the Barn calls for a special send off, a celebration of its unique history and of the people who helped make it a special place for youth and everyone. The Barn Farewell Event on June 4 is a party for all generations. Thanks to a number of generous sponsors, the event will include free food for the first 250 guests, a commemorative cup for the first 400 guests, water and soda, inflatables for kids, raffle prizes and other giveaways. Adults will be able to purchase alcoholic drinks from Belgio’s with the requisite identification. In keeping with the Barn’s early tradition of hosting teen dances and local rock bands, the celebration will include performances by three local bands: 1) the second place winner of the May 6, 2016 Battle of the Bands, 2) a 1970s-era band, Nepenthe, including several musicians who played at the Barn, and 3) OMT, a popular Chicago-area band with members who also were part of the Barn’s history. The bands will perform from the stage located on the field immediately west of the Barn, to allow room for a larger audience. Food and beverages will be served under a tent near the band stage.

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In addition to enjoying live music and refreshments, guests will be able to travel down Memory Lane inside the Barn, viewing photographs, memorabilia, a video history by NCTV-17 and much more. A number of special guests plan to be present, including George Bussey, one of the Naperville Central High School students who led the fundraising campaign to build the Barn. Several staff members from Naper Settlement will be on hand to comment on the history of the Barn, and those who have experienced the Barn as youth or adults throughout its history are encouraged to gather and share memories. -0- Construction of the Fort Hill Activity Center, the Naperville Park District’s new indoor recreation facility, is on schedule to open in August. A grand opening celebration for the community is planned for August 27th. The Center will include gymnasium space for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and other activities, a gymnastics room, an indoor walking/running track, multi-purpose rooms, dance/group exercise studios, fitness space, an indoor playground, and a café. The Center will be lat 20 Fort Hill Drive, adjacent to Players Indoor Sports Center and the City of Naperville’s Recycling Drop-Off Center. The Activity Center will host a variety of Naperville Park District programs, including gymnastics, dance, basketball, group fitness classes, and many more. The Park District’s Autumn Program Guide, scheduled to be delivered in early August, will include registration information for these programs. Parents dropping off children for programs at the Activity Center will find attractive, spacious seating areas and viewing windows allowing them to catch a glimpse of their children’s activities. They will be able to enjoy a cup of coffee or a snack in the café, use Wi-Fi to access mobile devices, use the walk/jog track or engage in a fitness program in the facility. Planned as a facility that will cover its own operating expenses, portions of the Activity Center, such as the fitness area, open gyms, childcare and peak times for the walk/jog track will require the purchase of a membership or payment of a daily use fee. Non-peak walk/jog track times and various events held at the Activity Center, such as the grand opening, will be free to residents. Memberships are not required for residents to register for programs that will be offered at the facility. Fitness memberships go on sale beginning June 1 with no enrollment fee if purchased by August 27, 2016. Memberships include access to cardio equipment, group exercise classes, resistance machines, free weights, open gym and indoor track. Members also receive discounts on childcare, personal training and premier fitness classes. Details about pricing and types of memberships can be found athttp://www.napervilleparks.org/forthillactivitycenter. -0- The Naperville Park District’s attractions on the Riverwalk including the Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and its Visitor Center, the Paddleboat Quarry and the Riverwalk Café have set their summer hours. Each facility has a different operating schedule during the upcoming months. The Riverwalk Café, undergoing renovation work that began in January 2016, will feature several building improvements, including a new outdoor patio and an enhanced menu including breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer and wine. Summer operating hours will be from 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily with a grand opening to be announced upon completion of construction. The Paddleboat Quarry is open from 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily through August 14, returning to weekend hours through September or early October, weather permitting. Paddleboats and kayaks may be rented at the Paddleboat Quarry hut located next to the paddleboat dock. Paddleboats are $10 for a 20-minute ride for up to 4 people and $12 for a 40-minute ride for up to 4 people. Kayaks are available through Naperville Kayak for 30-minute rides at $10 for a one-person boat and $20 for a two-person boat. The Millennium Carillon in Moser Tower and the Visitor Center hours are from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. on Sundays through October 30. Friday hours (10:00 20 The NAHC Monthly Newsletter is a tool for communicating to and within our member associations. Please feel free to reproduce any newsletter content in your own Association newsletters. a.m.-4:00 p.m.) will be included through August 12. Visitor Center admission is free of charge. Carillon tours are $3 for ages 5 and older; children 4 years and under are free. Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The Millennium Carillon and Visitor Center are located along the Riverwalk at the base of Rotary Hill at 443 Aurora Ave.

Library News For more information go to http://www.naperville-lib.org Drive-up returns for all materials are available 24 hours a day at all buildings. Materials may also be renewed by calling 630.961.0460. The Library Catalog, http://www.naperville-lib.org is available 24/7 for you to download or renew materials. Summer Library Hours are now in effect with Sunday hours at Nichols and 95th Street dialed back to 1 PM to 5 PM. Late night Sunday hours will return, along with school, in the Fall. -0- Summer Reading Program – Through August 15th, everyone in your family has an opportunity to win prizes during Read for the Win, Naperville Public Library’s summer reading program. Register yourself and your family members at www.naperville.readsquared.com. Prizes will be awarded for reading books or completing activities. Age groups include Rubber Ducky (infant through 35 month), Kids (age 3 through 5th grade), Teens (Grade 6-12) and Adults. While having a library card is not required, they certainly will help when checking out materials! To participate and be eligible for prizes, register any time during the program at www.naperville.readsquared.com. Each age group has “age-appropriate” goals and challenges, giving everyone in the family a chance to win. -0- Nichols Library to renovate through fall - Nichols Library is undergoing a transformation as renovations are scheduled to last through September. Planned renovations include an updated, fresh look with new furniture, flooring, carpeting, the relocation of the computer lab, additional meeting room space, storyroom renovations, more electrical outlets and remodeling of the staircase. Renovations also will include replacing the library’s sliding doors, the skylight, the outdoor sign and lobby flooring. -0- Text messaging service lets customers know what’s overdue, when holds are ready - Naperville Public Library’s new text messaging service includes many helpful notifications such as:  Available holds ready for check out  Overdue items  Advanced notice of upcoming due dates on items with an option to renew  Text alerts for multiple cards within a family  Ability to view current fees/fines for each registered card If you are currently subscribed to the text notification system, your account will be automatically updated to the new system. By default, you are subscribed to receive the Holds text alert and the Overdue text alert. If you are not currently signed up, it is easy:

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 Create a contact on your phone, and enter the email address: [email protected].  Text Signup+YourLibraryCardNumber+Pin to [email protected]. Use your personal library card number and pin as well as the + sign and no spaces. (Example: Signup+21318001234567+4321) -0- Riverwalk Story Times – Beginning Tuesday evening June 7th at 7 PM (and repeated on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM) and through August 3rd, this popular program provides families with an opportunity to spend an hour along the Riverwalk with stories, songs, puppet shows, and more. Participants can bring a meal or snack to the Riverwalk Amphitheater (north bank of the DuPage River, across from the Nichols Library, at the corner of Jackson and Eagle). In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled. (The Wednesday lunchtime program will be a repeat of the Tuesday evening program.). -0-.

While we’re taking the Summer off from Monthly Membership Meetings, things are still happening in our Community and NAHC Board Members are looking out for your best interests!

Keep an eye on www.napervillehomeowners.com for late- breaking news and information Our next Newsletter will be sent out on or about July 1st Thanks for reading! Bob Fischer President – NAHC

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