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Coffee in hand, Aurora? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Aurora University earns top Illinois ranking and social mobility honors
  • Aurora police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl
  • Could your Aurora water bill soon jump by 15 percent?

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm with some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Aurora University Recognized Among Best IL Colleges, Nation's Top Performers In Social Mobility (patch.com) — Aurora residents can take pride in Aurora University being ranked among the top 10 colleges in Illinois and climbing to No. 21 nationally for social mobility in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The recognition highlights the university's efforts in Aurora to support students from diverse backgrounds and help them succeed during and after college.
   

2. Teen Girl, 15, Missing Since Start Of October: Aurora Police (patch.com) — Aurora police are asking for the community's help to find 15-year-old Mariel Guzman-Pasillas, who left her Aurora home early Oct. 1 and has not returned. Residents with any information are urged to contact Aurora investigators by phone or email to assist the search.
   

3. Aurora mayor opposes automatic enrollment in health service tied to water bills (audacy.com) — Aurora's mayor is pushing back against a proposed Text-a-Physician program that would automatically add at least $18 to residential water bills every cycle unless customers opt out. He's urging the City Council to reject the plan unless enrollment is voluntary and is asking residents, including those on automatic payments, to weigh in through an online city poll.
   

4. Aurora police-involved fatal shooting deemed justified: State's Attorney (shawlocal.com) — Aurora residents are learning that Kane County prosecutors have ruled January's fatal police shooting of 27-year-old resident Temesgen Welendreyas justified, saying officers acted in self-defense after he advanced with a knife and fuel can. The Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force investigated, and officials thanked Aurora police for cooperation while offering condolences to Welendreyas' family as the case is formally closed.
   

5. Naperville Police Arrests for Sept. 29-30 (chicagotribune.com) — Recent Naperville police reports include two separate arrests of 23-year-old Aurora men, one on a warrant in the 1300 block of Brittany Avenue and another tied to an issued firearm or FOID card. Additional incidents involved drug, theft, and battery charges across Naperville and nearby communities, offering a snapshot of late-September enforcement activity affecting Aurora residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Number Missing From Your Phone —Rep Barbara Hernandez Read on Patch
  • No Tricks, Just A Treat ! —Hope Lumpkins Read on Patch
  • Hi neighbors, we've begun the process of trapping all of these cats and kitties.
    I need to know if anyone has any traps that I can borrow. I'll be happy to come get them from you. Thank you (Nextdoor Colorado & Fordham)
  • A neighbor found a Hyundai car key fob, corner of Heathrow and Barkston in the Carrilon at Stonegate neighborhood.
    It was in the road, had been run over, but was hoping it may still work. If you've lost this, let me know and I can provide you with his phone number… (Nextdoor Carillon Stonegate)
  • Labcorp, Inc. posted a job opening for Phlebotomist- Bilingual English/Spanish in Aurora. Apply here.
  • Aurora University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Methods of Teaching Elementary Math (MCC) in Aurora. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aurora here.

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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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