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Coming up on the Aurora Patch calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House.

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Aurora's new casino location could reshape city revenues
  • What will fewer police at Aurora festivals and parades really mean?
  • Curious where your Aurora property tax dollars actually end up?

Also on today's calendar: The Final Homes. The Last Opportunity. Remington Woods Open House. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 72, low: 44.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Aurora budget town hall details revenue mix, fund structure and casino relocation impact (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Aurora residents learned how the city's many funds work and how revenue sources like property, sales, and gaming taxes support services. Officials said the relocated casino at Farnsworth and Bilter is expected to boost gaming tax revenue from about $9 million in 2026 to a budgeted $12 million in 2027, potentially easing pressure on other local taxes and fees.
   

2. Aurora mayor orders reduced police staffing at special events (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Aurora's mayor has ordered reduced police staffing at special events, saying concerts don't need a SWAT presence and that officer levels at festivals and parades should match actual risk. During a budget town hall, residents questioned the cost of heavy police deployment, and city leaders discussed alternatives like civilian ambassadors while emphasizing that overall police capacity will remain strong for emergencies.
   

3. Aurora tax bill shows 56% goes to schools, 21% to city, officials say (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Aurora homeowners got a clearer look at where their property tax dollars go, with officials explaining that about 56% of a typical $6,436 bill supports local schools and 21% funds city services and pensions. The town hall also highlighted that property taxes make up roughly one-fifth of Aurora's total revenue, shaping future budget and pension decisions.
   

4. What Happened To Timmothy Pitzen, The Six-Year-Old Who Vanished After His Mother's Brutal Suicide? (newsbreak.com) — Aurora residents are again being reminded of the unresolved disappearance of Timmothy Pitzen, last seen when his father dropped him at Greenman Elementary School in Aurora in 2011. The story revisits his mother's subsequent suicide, the multi-state search, and Aurora police's ongoing efforts, including age-progressed images. Despite false leads and years without answers, his family and investigators still hope someone will recognize him.
   

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    Why Aldi carts are always in one place even though they don't have employees to bring them back? (Nextdoor Townes Oakhurst)
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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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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