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🌱 Patch AM: How Jeremiah Jackson helped East Aurora reclaim the Thunder Bucket Trophy
Also, don't miss Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education on the Aurora Patch calendar

Hi there, Aurora! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Jeremiah Jackson helped East Aurora reclaim the Thunder Bucket Trophy
Also on today's calendar: Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
- Tuesday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Aurora's Jeremiah Jackson shoulders the load in the backfield and at defensive tackle: 'He's a disruptor' (chicagotribune.com) — East Aurora senior Jeremiah Jackson powered the Tomcats' homecoming win over Larkin, racking up three rushing touchdowns and disruptive defensive play at Ellsworth Hill Stadium in Aurora. With help from standout teammate Daivon Douglas, East Aurora reclaimed the Thunder Bucket Trophy and strengthened its playoff hopes, aiming to put the program and the city's east side firmly on the state football map.
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📸 Around Aurora
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aurora
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★ Featured events ★
- Our Voices, Our Minds: Bipoc Youth Navigating Discrimination In Education →
North Central College, 131 S Loomis St, Naperville
5:00 pm - Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am - "Classical / Jazz Inspiration" Concert →
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 27 S Edgelawn Dr, Aurora
3:00 pm - The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet →
1521 S. Linn White Dr., Northerly Island, Chicago, IL 60605,
11:00 am - Fox Valley Brass Band Concert, Oct 18th in their NEW VENUE! →
Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S Lincoln St, Batavia
3:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Sunday September 27
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Educator Open House at Edith Farnsworth House →
Edith Farnsworth House, 14520 River Rd, Plano
4:00 pm - Trifecta House Tour with Edith Farnsworth House →
Schweikher House, 645 Meacham Rd, Schaumburg
8:30 am - Open House →
Rosary College Prep, 901 N Edgelawn Dr, Aurora
6:00 pm - Family Day at the Museum →
Schingoethe Center Museum, 1315 Prairie St, Aurora
10:00 am - Strategies for Composing | Hosted by PM Music Center →
University of Illinois Chicago, 1200 W Harrison St, Chicago
11:00 am - OKTOBERFEST - Aurora Central Catholic High School →
1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Illinois
5:00 pm - Golden Hour: An Autumnal Music Experience →
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N May St, Aurora
2:30 pm - Fox Valley Hackers: Leadership and Hackathons →
3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville
9:00 am
Tuesday September 22
Saturday September 26
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Chicago Blues Angels - live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Looking for Deck power wash, paint & repair handyman or techs in aurora/Naperville or nearby neighborhood with reasonable price.
Thanks in advance. Also looking for free estimates. (Nextdoor Oakhurst) - I know this probably a stupid question but I really know nothing about this but I want to purchase a ring I guess doorbell?
and have it hooked up to my phone and another phone who would I call to hook this up for me? Thank you for your help (Nextdoor Waubonsie Valley)
- Aurora University posted a job opening for Academic Advisor in Aurora. Apply here.
- Ametek posted a job opening for TIG Welder I - 2nd Shift in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.
🗞 Nearby News
Batavia
- 'Just another game' for humble linebacker Palano, but what a game (dailyherald.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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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