Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 70, low: 58.
Monday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Spirit Halloween Opens Store In Batavia Ahead Of Spooky Season (patch.com) — A new Spirit Halloween store is now open at 81 N. Randall Road in Batavia, giving residents a nearby spot for costumes, décor and animatronics ahead of spooky season. The pop-up shop operates daily with extended evening hours, making it easy to squeeze in a visit around work or school.
• DAR Chapter Greets State Visitors (henrynews-republican.com) — Batavia gets a spotlight as state DAR leaders promote the Liberty Education Plaza here, an outdoor space honoring history, patriotism, and Batavia's own Bernard Cigrand, the "Father of Flag Day." Local readers may also be interested in the chapter's recent awards and the upcoming October 3 meeting in Henry for those curious about Revolutionary War history.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Update: Pet Reunited Binx, a cat who went missing in Batavia, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Fourth Ward Batavia)
We were just told that we need a new 2 stage furnace and it's leaking carbon monoxide. Not sure if that's the case but we need a new furnace. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor East Side)
Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Batavia. Apply here.
Culver's posted a job opening for EVENING/CLOSING - Back of House Team Member in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.
$282.5M District 303 Referendum Heads To St. Charles Voters (patch.com)
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Man, 29, Killed In Crash At Eola Road, McCoy Drive: Aurora Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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