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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Tens of thousands of ComEd customers lost power Thursday as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the Chicago area — outage figures show 26,574 affected in Cook County, 11,524 in DuPage, 6,370 in Will, 2,570 in Kane, and 1,276 in Kendall counties, while over 3,000 NIPSCO customers in northwest Indiana also remain without power.  NBC Chicago

HEALTH NEWS

  • Jewel Osco recalled tuna salad sold from July 16th to 19th after its supplier said contaminated breadcrumbs may carry listeria. Shoppers are urged to discard the product or return it and clean surfaces that contacted it—no injuries have been reported.  NBC Chicago

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Saint Astro Concert

    8:30 p.m. — Two Brothers Roundhouse — Ticket price TBD — Experience an electrifying night of rock and roll with SAINT ASTRO live on stage.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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