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🌱 Patch AM: Girl, 15, Still Missing After 3 Days: Aurora Police
Be sure to catch Yard Sale on the Aurora Patch calendar

Good morning Aurora! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Aurora police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl
- See how Aurora's high schools stacked up in new state rankings.
Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Girl, 15, Still Missing After 3 Days: Aurora Police (patch.com) — Aurora police are asking for the community's help finding 15-year-old Ashley Velasquez-Carrera, who has been missing since Aug. 22 from the 300 block of South Broadway. Officers shared her physical description and what she was last seen wearing, and urged anyone with information to contact Aurora investigators by phone or email.
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• Neuqua Valley again tops U.S. News school rankings for Naperville area (chicagotribune.com) — Several Aurora high schools just earned top spots in U.S. News' latest rankings, with Metea Valley, Waubonsie Valley, and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy all placing among Illinois' best. Local educators say strong academics, extensive AP options, and robust extracurriculars are helping Aurora-area students graduate at high rates and feel connected to their school communities.
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📸 Around Aurora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora
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★ Featured events ★
- Yard Sale →
506 Blaine St, Yorkville
8:00 am - Montessori School Open House! →
3180 N Aurora Rd, Aurora
9:30 am - Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
12:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Tour Night →
901 N Edgelawn Dr, Aurora
6:00 pm - Reading with Rover
Aurora Public Library Santori Library - Storytime Room 139
6:30 pm - The Umbrella Alibi: An Immersive Murder Mystery Dinner →
The Bit Theater, 4034 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
6:00 pm - Moonlight & Mies Tour at Edith Farnsworth House →
Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
7:30 pm - Summer Sizzler- Greater Chicago →
Waubonsie Lake Park, 998 Kautz Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
7:00 am - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Uncover Hidden Gems & Classic Reads At Yorkville Public Library's Highly Anticipated Used Book Sale! →
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville
9:00 am - Hispanic Heritage with Jewel-Osco - Aurora →
Jewel-Osco, 1157 N Eola Rd, Aurora
12:00 pm - Here, There Exhibition Opening Reception →
Schingoethe Center Museum, 1315 Prairie St, Aurora
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- HUGE tool sale/garage sale
Delta benchtop planer/jointer, Bosch router table w/ stand, Ryobi miter saw, many power tools, hand tools, all kinds of hardware, saws, clamps,... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A lady wanted my blueberry cake
Recipe.. -------------------------------------- Blueberry Cake 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour 3 /4 cup suger 1/4 tsp salt 2… (Nextdoor West Boulevard District) - I have mold on my basement walls.
It's a finished basement. How can I best clean this up? How do I prevent this from recurring? (Nextdoor Oakhurst)
- Gardant Management Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper- 1st shift in Aurora. Apply here.
- Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Facility Coordinator in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Montgomery
- Dunkin' and BARK Unleash First-Ever Doggie Drive-Thru (qsrmagazine.com)
Batavia
- Health officials say rabies exposure cases have been rising in Kane County (tricitiescentral.com)
- High school football schedule and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County (chicagotribune.com)
Oswego
- Lighting Upgraded Across All Oswego D308 Schools (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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