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Coffee in hand, Aurora? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Aurora might close a $10 million budget gap
  • What Aurora's looming $10 million deficit could mean for services
  • Why Timmothy Pitzen's Aurora disappearance still baffles investigators

Also on today's calendar: Hopvine's Haunted Halls Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Aurora officials say general fund faces $9 million to $10 million deficit (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Aurora officials say the city's general fund faces a $9–$10 million shortfall as they shape the 2027 budget, meaning cuts could come within days. They're counting on new casino tax revenue, exploring a local renewable power grid, and even backing state law changes that could allow new local taxes to stabilize services and infrastructure.
   

2. Aurora budget officials detail revenue mix and rising expenditure pressures (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Aurora officials say public safety now consumes about two-thirds of the city's general fund, while property taxes provide just one-fifth of overall revenue, putting pressure on other services. At a recent town hall, finance leaders warned residents that expenditures are outpacing income and projected a $9–10 million general fund deficit that will likely require cuts within days.
   

3. What Happened To Timmothy Pitzen, The Six-Year-Old Who Vanished After His Mother's Brutal Suicide? (newsbreak.com) — Aurora residents will recognize the heartbreaking case of Timmothy Pitzen, the six-year-old last seen when his father dropped him at Greenman Elementary in 2011 and whose disappearance still haunts the city. This detailed recap walks through his mother's subsequent suicide, the multi-state search, puzzling clues, and false leads, while noting that Aurora police and family members continue to hope for answers.
   

4. In a first, Danny Moscoso makes winning 32-yard field goal with 4 seconds left as South Elgin tops West Aurora (chicagotribune.com) — West Aurora football fans saw a heartbreaker Friday as South Elgin's first-ever made field goal, a 32-yarder with four seconds left, handed the Blackhawks a 29-27 road loss and control of the Upstate Eight West race. The game featured big plays on both sides, but West Aurora's late comeback was spoiled when South Elgin recovered an onside kick and set up the winning kick.
   

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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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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