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Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Orthodox churches and city officials in Aurora conducted the second annual Blessing of the River ceremony to honor Theophany by tossing and retrieving a cross in the Fox River, symbolizing religious and community unity. The Beacon-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Aurora Film Society is moving to The Venue in downtown Aurora for monthly movie screenings, starting 2025 with a public event featuring a 2023 French farce. The Beacon-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aurora, Illinois, embraces Dry January, supporting a citywide initiative to promote alcohol awareness and offer non-alcoholic beverage choices, coinciding with a national conversation about alcohol's health risks. The Beacon-News
- ➤ Kane County experiences a significant increase in emergency room visits for the flu and other respiratory illnesses, mirroring a national uptrend. The Beacon-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Top officials at Aurora's Legacy Elite Gymnastics, including an Olympian and an Olympic alternate, receive nine-month suspensions for misconduct by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Daily Herald
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An American Prayer: A Tribute to The Doors
A high-energy tribute performance of The Doors by the premier tribute band, featuring a faithful mix of their classic hits and deep cuts.
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Rocks Off: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones
Rocks Off is a premier tribute band dedicated to recreating the experience of The Rolling Stones, performing iconic hits and deep cuts from their celebrated catalog.
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Matt Keen Live Performance at The Venue
Matt Keen, a rock and blues musician from Chicago, will perform at The Venue in Aurora, showcasing his original music and recent works.
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Transformative Sound Healing Journey with Treya Jaholkowska & Andrew Begay
Experience a meditative Sound Healing Journey with the soothing resonance of Native American flutes, gongs, drums, crystal bowls, and vocals, blending ancient and modern techniques for deep relaxation and inner harmony.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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