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Neighborhoods encouraged to register for 2017 National Night Out

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Above / National Night Out takes place Tues., Aug. 1, to heighten crime awareness; event registration is due July 15. 

Remember! It’s up to everybody to keep the community safe.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Neighborhoods throughout Naperville are invited to join communities nationwide and participate in National Night Out from 6 to 9PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Online registration is now available by visiting www.naperville.il.us/nno.

Commonly called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” National Night Out is a nationwide event designed to heighten drug prevention and crime awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime efforts and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships. In 2016, more than 35 Naperville neighborhoods participated by hosting block parties, potlucks, parades, ice cream socials and more.

Neighborhoods are asked to register their 2017 National Night Out events with the City of Naperville by July 15. Registration is free and will allow members of the Naperville Police, Fire, Public Works, Animal Control, Electric and Water Utility departments, and Park District Police to visit many of the registered events! Visit www.naperville.il.us/nno to access an online registration form or to find additional information about National Night Out activities, which include a community kick-off event at Centennial Beach on July 31, neighborhood events on August 1, and a public Emergency Vehicle Show and new Kids Cycle Mania on August 6.

On the night of the neighborhood events, residents throughout Naperville and across the nation are asked to turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with their neighbors, police officers, firefighters and other city personnel. Events such as cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks will all occur simultaneously throughout Naperville and nationwide.

“One of the things that makes Naperville such a safe community is the participation of our residents and neighborhoods in crime prevention and awareness,” said Mayor Steve Chirico. “National Night Out fosters police/community partnerships as well as a feeling of community that brings everyone together for a common good – the safety of everyone in our city.”

Donation Drive

Donate non-perishables on Aug. 1, 2017.

This year, the City of Naperville has partnered with Loaves & Fishes Community Services, which is a registered 501(c)3 organization that has distributed 3,692,268 pounds of food to low-income families in our community since first opening its doors in 1984.

Donations are needed to sustain this organization.

The City encourages residents hosting National Night Out neighborhood block party events on August 1, 2017, to have a donation drive and collect food items in support of Loaves & Fishes. A printable flyer containing more information about Loaves & Fishes and a list of requested items is available at www.naperville.il.us/nno.

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 those who live, work and visit Naperville that many property crimes can be prevented simply by locking home doors, garage doors, windows and vehicle doors. In 2016, 85% of reported motor vehicle burglaries involved unlocked vehicles. The Naperville Police Department is advising residents to “Lock It or Lose It.”

For more information on National Night Out, visit www.naperville.il.us/nno.

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