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Greetings Aurora! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Aurora police probe fatal rollover crash at busy Eola intersection
  • How West Aurora's new QB turned backup frustration into a 60-0 rout.

Also on today's calendar: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Monday: Breezy with a passing shower, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man, 29, Killed In Crash At Eola Road, McCoy Drive: Aurora Police (patch.com) — Aurora police are investigating a deadly rollover crash at Eola Road and McCoy Drive that killed a 29-year-old Honda driver early Friday morning. The Jeep driver was hospitalized in stable condition, and authorities, including the Kane County Coroner and DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, are reviewing the case. Investigators are asking Aurora residents with information or video to contact police.
   

• West Aurora's Tyler Fecht, last year's backup to Ball State-bound Mason Atkins, takes control as starting QB (chicagotribune.com) — West Aurora quarterback Tyler Fecht, last year's backup, just led the Blackhawks to a dominant 60-0 conference win over Elgin, throwing three touchdowns on near-perfect passing. The story highlights how his patience behind former starter Mason Atkins shaped his leadership, and why teammates and coaches think West Aurora can contend for an undefeated conference run.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Batavia

  • League of Women Voters to host two candidate forums in Batavia (dailyherald.com)
  • Kane County to host flood preparedness workshop Sept. 24 (dailyherald.com)
  • Tour Edge Launches Max-J Junior Golf Sets Engineered for the Next Generation of Golfers (golfdaily.com)

Naperville

  • Inaugural 'Naperville Possibility Festival' Planned For October (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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