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Good morning to you Aurora! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Aurora zoo launches campaign to welcome its first porcupine resident
  • How a Rosary junior earned Aurora's praise with a perfect ACT
  • How to catch Mean Girls live at Aurora's Paramount Theatre

Also on today's calendar: Anniversary Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Phillips Park Zoo Launches Campaign To Bring Porcupine To Aurora (patch.com) — Families in Aurora are being invited to help Phillips Park Zoo bring an African crested porcupine to town through a new Adopt an Animal fundraising campaign. The Phillips Park Foundation will collect donations at the Auroraland German Heritage Society Oktoberfest and by mail, supporting what would be the zoo's first porcupine and adding to a year of new animal arrivals in Aurora.
   

2. Aurora, Illinois, honors high school student who earned perfect ACT score (cbsnews.com) — An Aurora Rosary College Prep junior was formally honored at this week's Aurora City Council meeting for earning a rare perfect 36 on the ACT, a feat achieved by just a fraction of test-takers nationwide. City leaders, including Mayor John Laesch, praised her academic dedication and wide-ranging school activities, highlighting her as a point of pride for the Aurora community.
   

3. What to do in Chicago: Olivia Rodrigo, Jerry Seinfeld and Haunted History Tours (chicagotribune.com) — Mean Girls is on stage right now at Aurora's Paramount Theatre, giving locals a chance to see the hit Tina Fey musical live through Oct. 11. The roundup also spotlights big-name Chicago shows, art fairs, haunted attractions, and fall festivals within an easy drive, offering plenty of weekend options if you're up for heading into the city or nearby suburbs.
   

4. Oswego East, West Aurora Win Girls Flag Football Regional Titles - Wednesday's Area High School Varsity Athletics Recap (wspynews.com) — West Aurora's girls flag football team just captured a regional championship and now heads to sectional semifinals Saturday morning at St. Charles North. The recap also highlights Oswego East's regional win and several other area volleyball, soccer, and cross-country results that matter to local high school sports followers.
   

5. Costly mistakes to avoid when enrolling in Medicare (clevelandjewishnews.com) — With Medicare enrollment opening Oct. 15, an Aurora-based insurance adviser urges residents to reassess their medical needs, medications, and doctors before choosing or renewing a plan. Experts warn that simply copying a spouse's coverage or ignoring annual changes can lead to higher costs, lost access to physicians, and vulnerability to phone or mail scams targeting seniors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ZZ Top & Genesis Tribute Concert —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Hernandez Releases Statement on Proposed 'Text a Physician' Program —Rep Barbara Hernandez Read on Patch
  • Aurora breast cancer survivor 'rings the bell' to mark end of chemo at Chicago Bears game —Cassie Richardson Read on Patch
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    If so, what medication did you get? Not looking for any OTC's. Thank you. (Nextdoor Aurora Southwest)
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    I recently had a dental appointment where the office asked me to pay part of the estimated cost upfront and the remaining amount after treatment. I… (Nextdoor Village Green)
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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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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