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Aurora
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Metra halted its BNSF service in both directions after a pedestrian was struck by a train near Brookfield station just after 5:35 p.m.—officials said service remains suspended with an unknown delay. NBC Chicago
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Aurora’s Copley Theatre is showing Sam Shepard’s play 'True West' until Aug. 31. The play stars Ben Page and Jack Ball as brothers at odds — the stage design and lighting enhance each tense scene — and offers several showtimes throughout the week. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The IHSA released official schedules for the 2025 prep football season, detailing six key season openers and listing matchups like Lincoln-Way East at Maine South on Aug. 29 with star players such as Jonas Williams & Jameson Purcell expected to make an impact. Coverage of the season will continue over the next month with more insights into teams and rivalries. Daily Herald
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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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Summer Reggae Beach Party
12-5 p.m. — The Town Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy island rhythms with DJ Fyre and tantalizing food and drinks in a tropical vibe.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
~ Jimi Hendrix
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