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Aurora
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former car salesman Hugo Saltijeral left his sales career and a decade as a homeless shelter director to become the executive director at Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia—where he sets up canopies for monthly community luncheons. He plans to expand classroom space to teach life skills and better integrate disabled workers into community life. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waubonsee Community College is starting four 10-week business academy programs this fall to help local entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Business Growth Academy begins Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Sugar Grove Campus, Academia de Negocios starts Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Aurora Downtown Campus, and New Venture Academy plus Academia Emprende run on Monday and Tuesday evenings—each program is supported by the Illinois Community College Board’s Noncredit Workforce Training Initiative Grant and the Illinois Small Business Development Center. Shaw Local
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen DMV locations in the Chicago area will offer walk-in services today from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.—residents can renew licenses, register vehicles, or obtain REAL IDs as a way to reduce weekday wait times. NBC Chicago
- ➤ Temporary daily lane closures will affect bridges over Interstate 90 in McHenry and Kane counties this month as crews work on repairs for six local crossroad bridges. Lanes will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while workers complete pavement, structural and deck sealing repairs through the fall—weather permitting. Kane County Chronicle
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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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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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Cruise Night
5-7 p.m. — Maurices — Free entry — Start your engines for an exciting evening of classic cars and community fun in North Aurora.
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Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center — Free admission — Explore work vehicles and enjoy interactive exhibits for children and families.
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Fiestas Patrias Parade
11 A.M. — Aurora Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate heritage and community with colorful floats and vibrant cultural displays at the annual Fiestas Patrias Parade.
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