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🌱 Patch AM: 2 Public High Schools In Aurora Rank Among 25 Best In IL

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Morning Aurora! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Aurora high schools earn spots among Illinois' top 25
  • Aurora University students become certified guides for campus labyrinth
  • Aurora sting finds one store selling nicotine to an underage cadet

Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Public High Schools In Aurora Rank Among 25 Best In IL (patch.com) — Aurora residents can take pride as Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and Metea Valley High School both land in U.S. News' top 25 public high schools in Illinois. The rankings highlight strong test performance, graduation rates, and college readiness, with both schools also scoring highly on how well they serve underserved students and support advanced coursework.
   

2. Aurora University Launches Labyrinth Ambassador Program For Landmark's 10th Anniversary (patch.com) — Aurora University is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its campus labyrinth by launching a Labyrinth Ambassador program that invites both students and local residents into the reflective space. Student ambassadors, now certified facilitators, will lead walks, workshops, and creative experiences designed to support wellness and community connection for people across Aurora, from schools and churches to local organizations.
   

3. 1 Business Caught Selling Nicotine To Undercover Cadet In Latest APD Sting (patch.com) — Aurora police used underage cadets to test nine local businesses on alcohol and tobacco compliance, and one 7-Eleven on West Sullivan Road was caught selling nicotine to a minor. Officials praised the eight compliant locations and stressed that these checks, along with broader Special Operations Group efforts, aim to keep harmful products away from Aurora's youth and reduce crime citywide.
   

4. Marmion Academy set to welcome girls as students for first time ever Monday (abc7chicago.com) — Marmion Academy in Aurora is opening its 94th school year by welcoming girls as students for the first time, with up to 80 freshmen and sophomores arriving Monday. The Catholic college-prep school is rapidly building a full girls athletic program, from hiring coaches to launching seven sports, as it transitions from a long-time all-boys institution to a fully coed campus.
   

5. Aurora education efforts on lead in water (thevoice.us) — Aurora's water division is stepping up education and pipe replacement after elevated lead levels were found in select homes, even though water leaving the treatment plant is lead-free. Residents can check an online map, request service line replacement, and may qualify for free city work and filtration devices depending on test results and project timing.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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