Monday, August 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old Aurora resident died early Sunday when his Yamaha motorcycle left Washington Street at the intersection with School Street and hit a retaining wall in suburban Naperville just before 2 a.m., police said. NBC Chicago
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A shooting near a basketball court on the 500 block of Station Boulevard early Sunday injured a 20-year-old man in critical condition and a 19-year-old with minor injuries — Aurora police lifted a stay-in-place order after identifying 24-year-old suspect Aaron Conley, who was last seen wearing all black, as he remains at large. NBC Chicago
- ➤ Aurora police are investigating a shooting that took place on Sunday, August 10th at about 6:08 a.m. on the 500-block of Station Boulevard near New York Street—residents are urged to avoid the area while authorities search for a suspect and report no injuries. ABC7
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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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