Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
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🎓 Education
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded a record $3.4M in scholarships for the 2025-26 school year to 569 students in the Greater Aurora Area, Tri-Cities and Kendall County — funds that will help cover tuition and academic costs.
The foundation will attend local high school Senior Nights before the school year ends — and many scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
📰 Lifestyle
Chicagoland biking has grown since the pandemic as safety assessments and updated transit rules have improved riding conditions—Aurora residents now join local events and clubs that offer casual group rides and long-distance challenges.
🎉 Aurora Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liquid Soul Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Venue — General Admission — Experience an outdoor musical performance regardless of the weather.
🏠 Aurora Real Estate
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