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Hello again Batavia! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far could this Batavia High School scholar go for scholarships?
  • Batavia woman faces multimillion-dollar theft charges tied to former employers.
  • See how Batavia dominated Lake Park under the Friday night lights

Also on today's calendar: Hot Ghoul Summer Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 66.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Batavia High School Student Named Semifinalist In National Merit Scholarship Program (patch.com) — A Batavia High School student, Peter Day, has been named a semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, putting him among just 16,000 students nationwide. He'll now submit detailed applications and test scores as he competes for one of about 6,700 scholarships to be awarded next spring.
   

• Batavia Woman Stole More Than $1.5M From Former Employers: Prosecutors (patch.com) — A 60-year-old Batavia woman has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $1.5 million from two West Chicago construction firms over several years, according to DuPage County prosecutors. She was arrested at her Batavia home and released on her own recognizance, with a court appearance set for October in front of Judge Brian Telander.
   

• Illinois high school football scores for Friday, September 11 (myjournalcourier.com) — Batavia fans can celebrate a big win, with the Bulldogs rolling past Lake Park 56–7 in Friday night high school football action. The game was one of many across Illinois, but Batavia's lopsided score stands out as a strong early-season statement for the local team.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY: FIESTAS PATRIAS 2026!
    You've waited all year, Aurora! Join us TODAY and TOMORROW for Fiestas Patrias 2026! Gates open today at 3:30 P.M. Opening acts include Aurora's own… (Nextdoor )
  • Maker's Pride posted a job opening for Material Handler I- 2nd Shift in Geneva. Apply here.
  • Ball Horticultural Company posted a job opening for Strategic Pricing Manager in West Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Batavia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Geneva

  • Geneva's 44th Festival of the Vine opens with wine, food (shawlocal.com)
  • Upcoming mid-September events in the Tri-Cities (tricitiescentral.com)
  • Geneva edges Wheaton Warrenville South 28-26: Kane County Chronicle high school football roundup (shawlocal.com)

St. Charles

  • Career Fair in St. Charles to feature more than 20 local employers (chicagotribune.com)
  • Vacant downtown St. Charles lot gets recommendation for new 12-unit apartment building (tricitiescentral.com)

Ok Batavia! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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