Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of July.
Good morning, Aurora.
Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated Express Employment Professionals' fifth anniversary with a ribbon cutting on June 26 at its North Aurora location (1135 Oak St.).
Key business leaders, Chamber ambassadors and state reps joined the event to honor the company’s work connecting employers with qualified workers.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 3772 banning expulsions for kindergarten through second grade, with most rules taking effect immediately + some changes starting next school year to support non-exclusionary discipline.
Illinois has raised benefits for income-eligible seniors under its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to $40 per person this season (a $15 increase from last year).
Free booklets with four $10 checks will be given to over 24,000 seniors from July 10 to Oct. 31 at markets in 37 counties.
The Red Violin Film Presentation
7-10 p.m. — The Venue — $10 admission — Experience the artistic journey of a violin through centuries and cultures in a captivating film screening.
56th Summer Stage Musical: Tarzan
7-8:30 p.m. — West Aurora High School — Ticket info available — Experience the thrilling adaptation of Tarzan in a captivating summer stage production.
Get The Led Out Concert
8-11 p.m. — RiverEdge Park — Tickets sell fast — Experience a high-energy tribute to Led Zeppelin with a multi-instrumental twist.
Movie Night: Zootopia 2
7-10:30 p.m. — Blackberry Farm — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening with rides, crafts, and a movie under the stars.
Classic Car Show
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Abbey Farms — Free admission for spectators, $20 for vehicle entry — Admire vintage and custom cars while enjoying food, music, and shopping.
Aurora’s Puerto Rican 54th Heritage Festival
12:30-9:00 p.m. — Wilder Park — Free entry — Celebrate Puerto Rican culture with a full day of music, food, and community performances.
$1 Movie Mondays
7-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — $1.00 — Enjoy family-friendly films on a grand screen for just a dollar.
Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience
8-11 p.m. — RiverEdge Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an electrifying tribute to Bob Seger with classic rock anthems under the stars.
90's Pop Nation
8-11 p.m. — RiverEdge Park — No cost info available — Experience an all-live band delivering the ultimate 90's nostalgia with pop hits from the era.
UB40 Concert
8-11 p.m. — RiverEdge Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of reggae-pop with UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and sing along to timeless classics.
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