Oktoberfest in Naperville this Weekend

This weekend, Naper Settlement will be hosting Oktoberfest, their annual fundraiser for the Naperville Heritage Society. From September 30 to October 1, Naper Settlement will be the site of German beer (Hof Brau, Spaten, and Shiner (not German)), food and activities. Live music and fun family events for families will be featured. The event times are 4 pm to 10 pm on Friday and 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $8 per person in advance (available until 4 pm September 29) and $10 per person at the gate and $5 per child (5-12 years old). Kids under 4 are free. Important question, how do you say Naperville moving company in German? For more information, check out the Naper Settlement website here.

Man Arrested by Naperville Police for DUI After Blowing 0.0

Well here's a goofy story. Any Naperville resident who has visited the downtown area knows firsthand that the police are watching. Come stumbling out of Features or Jimmy's and jump in a car, you better believe that the cops are going to get you. In fact, Naperville is ranked second in DUI arrests among Illinois cities other than Chicago. This past Memorial Day, a west suburban man was arrested for DUI, even though he blew a 0.0. The man was later released, but he was still fingerprinted, had a mug shot taken and information about his arrest was provided to a local newspaper, where it was published. Fortunately, the accused has since settled a lawsuit against Naperville. This is an interesting case as police said he failed a sobriety test before he took a breathalyzer. The man said that he passed the field-sobriety test, which makes more sense. How can someone fail a field sobriety test but blow a 0.0? General clumsiness? Maybe he needs to hire a Naperville moving company as this may not be the last time he is targeted by police.

Groundbreaking for Trail Expansion Later this Month

Naperville trailwalkers, rejoice! The groundbreaking of the West Branch Riverway Trail will be happening September 27th at 1:30 p.m. at the Wil-O-Way Commons, 1071 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville. The West Branch Riverway trail is set to connect McDowell Grove to downtown Naperville. This new portion of the trail will extend the West Branch Riverway north from Wil-O-Way Commons to just north of Ogden Avenue, where it will join an already existing trail system at McDowell Grove Forest Preserve. The expansion is just under a mile and will proceed through a new railroad underpass north of Wil-O-Way Common and through a new underpass at Ogden Ave. The trail construction is slated for completion in 2012. Envious trailwalkers should probably get in touch with some Naperville movers now!

Last Fling - How was yours?

How was everyone's Last Fling this past weekend in Naperville? Did you check out any of the bands/activities? Would love to hear about your experience. Now, keep in mind, while it may be Naperville's Last Fling, there are still plenty of fun times to be had before those cold winter months hit! Looking to schedule a last minute relocation before the winter? Get in touch with Jackson Moving & Storage, your Naperville moving company of choice!