Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
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🏘️ Community
St. Charles-based McNally’s Heating and Cooling has teamed up with Lennox in the Feel the Love program to donate a free high-efficiency HVAC system to a local household in need.
Residents can submit nominations until Aug. 31 and the winning installation will take place in October—helping families replace failing heating systems.
On July 24, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 40 grants totaling over $535,000 to local nonprofits at Society 57 in Aurora — grants that will support programs to improve quality of life.
Nine grants from its 2024-25 Youth Engagement in Philanthropy cohort ranged from $1,000 to $4,900 and 31 capital improvement grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000 — showing significant community investment.
🎭 Culture
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will begin accepting nominations for its 2026 inductees on September 1 with entries due by November 1 and honorees announced at a news conference before being honored at a gala on March 27 at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.
The Hall of Fame honors local artists (including visual, literary, media, and performing artists, arts educators and benefactors) who have earned national acclaim (and must have completed 20 years in their field).
📰 Economy
Officials stated that nobody won Saturday's Powerball drawing, so the jackpot for today's drawing will rise to $426 million (with a cash-out value of $193.5 million).
No $2 million winning tickets were sold, though one player in Georgia won $1 million by matching five numbers and the Powerball.
🎉 Aurora Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alley Art Festival
12-5 p.m. — Water Street Mall — Free entry — Celebrate local art, music, and food at this vibrant festival for 15 years running.
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