Good morning, Aurora.

Paramount School of the Arts will stage The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical on June 27 and June 28 at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora with more than 50 students bringing Greek mythology to life.

Tickets are $15 and the show lasts 75 minutes with no intermission — professional staff have led intensive rehearsals to prepare the cast.

Indian Prairie Unit District 204 has started a $143 million renovation at Waubonsie Valley High School to improve building circulation and bring in more natural light.

The plan features a new open atrium, a shifted main office, a temporary cafeteria for the 2026-27 school year, and stadium upgrades set to start in spring 2026 — most work will occur during summer breaks to lessen impact on the school year.

On June 10, Kane County’s board approved a $353,071 purchase of a Boston Dynamics Spot mobile robot from FlyMotion LLC—replacing its 27-year-old bomb squad robot—to help disable bombs and perform other tasks while keeping deputies safe.

West Aurora's baseball captain Zach Toma pitched a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over Joliet Central two weeks into the season by striking out 20 of 22 batters and also got two hits to help his team reach a 27-8 record.

The two-way player — with a 7-2 record and a 1.39 ERA so far — was named Daily Herald All Area Fox Valley baseball captain and will play on a summer travel squad in Alabama this weekend.

Owen Roberts helped lead Waubonsie Valley to its first sectional title since 2005 by posting a 0.48 ERA and a .367 batting average during his standout senior season—he was named captain of the DuPage County All-Area baseball team and will join Indiana State this summer to continue both pitching and hitting.

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.

Chris Knight Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Venue — Ticket prices vary — Experience Chris Knight's return with heartwarming storytelling and his latest album Almost Daylight.

MJ Live - Michael Jackson Tribute

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of Michael Jackson's greatest hits performed live with stunning visuals and talented artists.

Live & Uncorked – Brady Lee

7-9 p.m. — Blackberry Farm — $10/$12 day-of — Enjoy a BYOB evening filled with great music in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Heartless - A Tribute to Heart

8-9:30 p.m. — The Venue — $20-$25 — Heartless revives the classic hits of Heart for an unforgettable night of rock nostalgia.