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Merrick Sullivan broke the scoreless tie with a solo home run in the top of the ninth and Jake Rifenburg pitched eight-plus innings with no earned runs to give Benet a 3-0 win over Burlington Central—helping the team secure a spot in the sectional finals where they will face St. Francis at 11 a.m. Saturday—.

Burlington Central senior Chase Powrozek was named Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week after he pitched a no-hitter—facing the minimum 21 batters—and went 3 for 3 with a double, home run and three RBIs in a Class 3A regional semifinal game against Rochelle.

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.

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.

Aurora 4th of July Fireworks & Parade 2025

6-9:45 p.m. — McCullough Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a vibrant parade and spectacular fireworks display.

Always Loretta - The Ultimate Loretta Lynn Tribute Show

5-6:30 p.m. — Arcada Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of Loretta Lynn with an intimate evening of songs and stories from the legend herself.