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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Aurora Teen, 17, Has Been Missing For A Week: Police

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Hello Aurora! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Aurora police seek public's help finding missing 17-year-old resident
  • What Aurora residents should do after first West Nile cases hit home.

Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Aurora Teen, 17, Has Been Missing For A Week: Police (patch.com) — Aurora police are asking residents to help locate 17-year-old Alex Valentine, who left his Aurora home on Sept. 1 and has been missing for a week. Authorities shared his description, including clothing and height, and urged anyone with information to contact Aurora investigators by phone or email. The community's help is being sought urgently to bring the teen home safely.
   

• Kane County reports first human cases of west nile virus (thevoice.us) — Two Aurora residents have been hospitalized with the season's first reported human West Nile virus cases in Kane County, prompting a renewed call for mosquito-bite prevention. Health officials stress using EPA-approved repellents, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water, especially for older adults or anyone with weakened immune systems who face higher risk of severe illness.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • I need suggestions on how to clean this revereware copper bottom stainless steel pan.
    I was heating up some tortillas and didn't have enough oil in the pan. I have tried baking soda with vinegar, baking soda with dawn, detergent, and… (Nextdoor Spring Lake)
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    How do you order services and they never show up. I'm just about to invest in a lawn mower and learn how to cut my own grass (Nextdoor Thatcher's Grove)
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🗞 Nearby News

Batavia

  • Batavia, after 5 a.m. practice, answers the bell at Glenbard North: Kane County Chronicle football notebook (shawlocal.com)
  • Inland acquires two senior living communities in Illinois (irei.com)
  • Remember The George Foreman Grill From The '90s? Here's What It Looks Like Today (thetakeout.com)

Oswego

  • DillaDawgs Plans To Open Restaurant In Downtown Oswego (patch.com)

Naperville

  • Investigation Underway After Shots Fired Incident In Naperville (patch.com)

Ok Aurora! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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