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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A homeowner was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation and three pets died in an Aurora duplex fire early Monday—firefighters controlled the blaze despite several other pets remaining unaccounted for as the cause remains under investigation. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mediacom Communications awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Juan-Pablo Valencia, a senior at Aurora Central Catholic, for his leadership and academic excellence—this marks the 24th year the company has supported 60 local graduating seniors who must attend an accredited college or technical school. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned residents after scam texts threatened to suspend vehicle registration and driving privileges by falsely claiming to come from the DMV — these messages are phishing attempts to secure personal or financial information. The office stressed that only appointment reminders are sent and urged residents to report any suspicious contact. NBC Chicago
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Outdoor Show: Led Zeppelin vs Pink Floyd Live!
7 p.m. — The Piazza — Tickets vary — Rock the night away under the stars with top tribute acts for Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
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A-Town House Music Fest 2025
3-11 p.m. — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Details coming soon — Get ready for an unforgettable night with amazing beats from local and national DJs.
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Still Not Friday 10th Anniversary: Featuring Kyle Kinane!
7-11 p.m. — 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL — $39.50 + fees — Celebrate a decade of comedy with Kyle Kinane bringing the laughs alongside Kristen Toomey and Adam Burke.
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El Hitta Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of live music with El Hitta and Ace The Don.
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Moonshine Bros Live Concert
7 p.m.–12 a.m. — The Piazza — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant outdoor show featuring live music from the Moonshine Bros.
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