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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.

CRIME NEWS

  • A west suburban chiropractor named Murtaza Hameed, 46, is charged with sexually abusing two teen boys in his care—he was held in custody ahead of trial following a Jan 11 incident and a prior case in 2016, and his next court appearance is set for June 2.  ABC7

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Millions of birds flew over Illinois as experts urged residents to turn off lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to help keep the birds safe - bright lights can confuse or harm them during spring migration.  NBC Chicago

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Hotels in Illinois with 50 or more rooms will stop offering small single-use plastic bottles starting July 1 (this summer), and all hotels must comply beginning January 1, 2026 as part of a new law passed last year. State Rep. Kam Buckner and State Sen. Laura Fine introduced the measure to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.  NBC Chicago

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Peña Blanca, Grupo Recio Sax & Más Concert

    8 p.m. — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket presale ongoing — Experience a fiery night of regional music with top-level artists in a vibrant atmosphere.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration

    2-7 p.m. — Pacifica Square — Free entry — Celebrate the heritage and artistry of AANHPI communities through cultural showcases and interactive experiences.

    Sat, 5/24/25

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  • Shout Section Big Band Swing Dance Night

    7-10 p.m. — The Venue — $20 General Admission — Experience an electrifying evening of swing music and dancing with the Shout Section Big Band.

    Sun, 5/25/25

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  • Aurora Senior Expo

    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Prisco Community Center — Free entry — Connect with local organizations and enjoy refreshments, health screenings, and prize drawings at this engaging senior expo.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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  • Beer & Bourbon Fest & Pierogi

    11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hollywood Casino Aurora — Prices vary — Enjoy cold brews, smooth bourbon, and hot pierogi at this festive culinary celebration.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Aurora Boots & Dukes Southern Soul, House and R&B Festival

    12-8 p.m. — La Sierra de Aurora — Limited tickets at $20 — Groove to soulful tunes with live performances and great food.

    Sun, 6/1/25

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  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

    9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — East Aurora Extension Campus — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills through hands-on UML training.

    Mon, 6/9/25

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