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In today's newsletter:

• How fast are Batavia's Medicaid costs rising—and what's driving them?

Also on today's calendar: 7th Ave Bake Stand INCLUDING Hand PIES and breads and cakes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 70.
• Thursday: Warm with a t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Batavia Medicaid payments for National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies reach $151,908 in 2024 (kanecountyreporter.com) — Batavia's Medicaid providers billed about $151,900 in 2024 for a specific category of state Medicaid agency codes, a 26.6% jump over last year and part of a sharp five‑year rise. The article breaks down which services and ZIP codes, especially 60510, account for the spending and explains how shifting federal policy could affect future local healthcare funding.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Batavia

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• 7th Ave Bake Stand INCLUDING Hand PIES and breads and cakes →
  1731 S 7th Ave, St. Charles
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Arcada's Centennial Parade →
  105 E Main St, St. Charles
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Turbot Trot & Mini Road Race Rally →
  BestLife Fitness at Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Rd, Geneva
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Adam Hunter Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Adam Hunter Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No Students/District Offices Closed
  Batavia USD 101 Batavia, IL 60510
Wednesday September 9
• Amber Wallin Stand Up Comedy LIVE @ The Comedy Vault! →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction
  10:00 am
• KVON Stand Up Comedy →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• KVON Stand Up Comedy →
  Comedy Vault, 18 E Wilson St, Batavia
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Dan's Fight Is Our Fight →
  Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia
  8:30 am
• Sip & Support Starfish Animal Rescue →
  Geneva Winery, Batavia, 5 N River St, Batavia
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Comedy Vault Presents: One Night with Brando, Tory and Jack
  Celebrate the Comedy Vault's 5 year anniversary with a special lineup of club favorites on Sunday, October 25! Brando Harris Brando Harris is a… (Nextdoor Historic Downtown Batavia)

• Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. posted a job opening for Operations Manager - Transportation (Supply Chain/Logistics) in Batavia. Apply here.
• Healthcare Linen Services Group posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Specialist in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

• This Illinois Steakhouse Is So Good, Locals Can't Stop Spreading The Word (takingthekids.com)
• 2026 Record Newspapers girls cross country preview capsules (shawlocal.com)

North Aurora

• North Aurora Medicaid spending for National Codes Established category rises to $9,644 in 2024 (kanecountyreporter.com)

St. Charles

• Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy Celebrate 12th Wedding Anniversary Weekend with Loved-Up Outing to Backstreet Boys Concert (people.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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