🌱 Patch AM: What led prosecutors to upgrade charges in the fatal Geneva crash?

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• What led prosecutors to upgrade charges in the fatal Geneva crash?

Also on today's calendar: HUGE RC AIR SHOW - Festival of Flight - Wings & Wheels at the Fox Valley Aero Club 9am - 5pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Pleasant with some sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Murder charges filed against driver in deadly Geneva crash (dailyherald.com) — Two people died after a July 4 crash on Randall Road in Geneva, and prosecutors have now added first-degree murder charges against the Aurora man accused of causing it. A 71-year-old Geneva resident died at the scene, and her son later died from his injuries, while the defendant remains jailed pending further court proceedings.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• HUGE RC AIR SHOW - Festival of Flight - Wings & Wheels at the Fox Valley Aero Club 9am - 5pm →
  3821 Karl Madsen Dr, St Charles, IL, 60175,
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
  4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
  12:00 pm
• A Bad Decision For A Good Cause →
  1535 S Batavia Ave, Batavia
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• FYDO Fall Fest →
  FYDOLAND,
  11:00 am
Saturday September 26
• 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Fox Valley →
  Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave, St. Charles
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Saturday Stay and Play (All Ages)
  Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Corner
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Geneva French Market →
  Geneva, IL Calendar Geneva, IL 60134
  9:00 am
• Live Concert with Rosie & The Rivets Duo (Adults)
  Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Arcada's Centennial Parade →
  105 E Main St, St. Charles
  3:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction
  10:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities →
  Various Locations - Geneva / Batavia
  9:00 am
• IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival →
  , Milwaukee
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking to donate a walker and commode.
  Most regular donation closets are full like fox valley organizations. Any suggestions? (Nextdoor Downtown Geneva)
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  They also provide the pain medication for the first couple days till the stitches dry up. I love that place. But like I said, just drive by and get… (Nextdoor Mill Creek)

• Maker's Pride posted a job opening for Production Lead I - 2nd & 3rd Shift in Geneva. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Batavia

• What's Happening in Batavia? Police warn of Medicare scammers (shawlocal.com)
• On social media, he saw a woman he'd never met and decided to stalk her. This is becoming a trend. (komando.com)

St. Charles

• Rep. Krishnamoorthi Secures $1 Million for Kane County Digital Forensics (southasianherald.com)
• Kane County Chronicle 2026 boys soccer season previews (shawlocal.com)

Aurora

• Aurora Teacher Ran Entirety Of Mississippi River To Raise $12K For Childhood Cancer Research (patch.com)

Ok Geneva! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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