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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Aurora Regional Fire Museum will host the traveling exhibit 'America United: The Days After 9/11' beginning Tuesday, June 3, featuring interactive displays and recovered steel beams from the World Trade Center. An opening ceremony is scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday, June 2 at 53 N Broadway—where the exhibit will remain on display until Sept. 13. Daily Herald
- ➤ Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora presents the comedy 'It’s Only a Play' by Terrence McNally until June 14 — shows run on Friday and Saturday nights with today’s performance at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees on June 1 and June 8 at 4 p.m., while no show occurs on June 6 at 11-13 Water Street Mall in downtown Aurora. Shaw Local
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 28, Marmion Academy awarded Tom and Tim Belgio of Belgio’s Catering the Father Alcuin Deck Distinguished Service Award—recognizing their 20 years of dependable service in meeting the Academy's catering needs. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Aurora City Council has named Will F. White to fill the vacant alderman-at-large post—his appointment was approved this week after a closed-door interview of four candidates. White, the executive director of the Career and Job Placement Center at the College of Lake County and a doctoral student, took the oath and will serve the remaining two years of the term. Daily Herald
- ➤ On May 29, Aurora honored retired Police Chief Keith Cross who served 31 years and became the department’s second Black chief. His ceremony featured heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and fellow officers — with local leaders recognizing his distinguished service through several awards. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Liquid Soul Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Venue — General Admission — Experience an outdoor musical performance regardless of the weather.
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Bingo Night
11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. — 307 Banbury Rd, North Aurora, IL — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with bingo, popcorn, and prizes in a lighthearted atmosphere.
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