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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Aurora man, Michael E. James, was sentenced to 125 years in prison after fatally shooting Edward Smith Jr. during an attempted robbery on December 18th, 2021—he was convicted on charges of first-degree murder, felony armed violence, and felony residential burglary. NBC Chicago
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen won the 2025 cashVest National Leadership Award for Financial Management at the June 25 Finance Committee meeting for using the three+one cashVest program to generate over $47.6 million in new revenue since January 2024. His financial strategies also increased 2024 revenue by $4.65 million and improved the county’s partnership with its primary bank. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Taste the Maze at Abbey Farms
4-9 p.m. — Abbey Farms — $65 general admission, $45 designated driver — Experience craft beer tastings and a hearty farm-fresh dinner in a giant corn maze with live music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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