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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Aurora woman pleaded guilty for causing a 2023 Sugar Grove DUI crash that killed 67-year-old Sergey P. Ageyev and was sentenced to four years in prison—she was found to be drunk and high at the time. Kane County Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Aug.4, 2025, Geneva, DeKalb, and DuPage County were recognized as EV Ready by ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago—Geneva and DeKalb earned bronze status while DuPage County received silver recognition. About 100 people attended and officials stressed the need for planning and training to support electric vehicle growth in Illinois. Kane County Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate effort on August 7 to fight illegal robocalls by sending warning letters to 37 telecom companies and 99 downstream providers—his office said the companies failed to meet FCC rules. NBC Chicago
- ➤ Thirteen DMV locations in the Chicago area will offer walk-in service on Saturdays starting Aug. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — including the Aurora office at 970 N. Lake St. — to cut weekday lines. NBC Chicago
- ➤ Kane County circuit judge Michael Noland filed a defamation lawsuit against Geneva blogger Jeff Ward after Ward wrote a Jan. 31 blog post falsely claiming the judge cheated on his wife, and the case continues in DeKalb County as Ward says he has not been properly served. DeKalb County court set Sept. 5 for Ward to file papers contesting service, Sept. 19 for a response, Oct. 6 for a rebuttal, and Oct. 15 for a hearing (Ward has not answered his door since 1983). Kane County Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ As summer winds down, families can visit six suburban water parks before school resumes to enjoy water slides, lazy rivers, and splash pads. The parks in Woodridge, Des Plaines, St. Charles, East Dundee, Aurora, & Crystal Lake offer varied admission fees for residents & nonresidents. Daily Herald
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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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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.
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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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