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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division is trying to have 50 dogs and cats adopted by the end of July. It has lowered fees to $50 for dogs and $30 for cats — the shelter at 600 S. River St. is open from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.  Daily Herald

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Election staff from Madison visited Kane County Clerk John Cunningham’s office in Geneva to see a demonstration of vote-by-mail automation that saved over 10,000 staff hours processing more than 49,000 ballots in the 2024 election—Cunningham also highlighted improvements like expanded early voting and a new call center for election day issues.  Kane County Chronicle

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • Frida Fest

    10 AM – 8 PM — Fox Valley Mall — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant life and artwork of Frida Kahlo with art, music, and dance performances.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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  • All Pets Wellness Center Adoption Event

    11 AM - 3 PM — All Pets Wellness Centers — Adoption fees may apply — Discover your new furry friend at this community-focused pet adoption celebration.

    Sun, 7/20/25

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  • Free Outdoor Show with Yankee Cowboy

    7-10 p.m. — The Piazza, Aurora — Free admission — Enjoy a boot-stompin' night of high-energy country hits and Southern rock under the stars.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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  • Paint a Birdhouse Workshop

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — The Growing Place Garden Center — $20 — Decorate a wooden birdhouse and add charm to your garden with paints and embellishments.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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  • WWE Trivia Night at The Piazza

    7-10 p.m. — The Piazza — Free to play — Test your WWE knowledge in an epic trivia night featuring themed prizes and a full bar.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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  • Garden After Hours: Plant Bingo!

    5-7 p.m. — The Growing Place Garden Center — No reservations needed — Enjoy bingo and drinks in the garden with fun prizes and food from a food truck.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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  • North Aurora Days Festival

    August 1st-2nd — North Aurora Riverfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with family-friendly activities along the Fox River.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Laurel Canyon Collective Concert

    7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Venue — Ticket prices vary — Experience the sounds of the Laurel Canyon Collective and enjoy a night of music.

    Sat, 8/9/25

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  • Om Chamber: Group Mantra Chanting

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — 1222 Private Events — Sliding scale donations — Experience the transformative power of group mantra chanting to elevate consciousness and promote wellness.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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  • Free Outdoor Show Featuring Soundstar

    7-9 p.m. — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Free admission — Enjoy a night of rock covers from top artists in an outdoor setting.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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