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Thursday, September 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Aurora will host its second annual Fall Food Truck Festival from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept 26—over 30 food trucks on Benton Street will offer a variety of cuisines while music and family activities like face painting and balloon animals add extra fun.  Shaw Local

ECONOMY NEWS

  • WorkNet Batavia, in partnership with the Aurora Quad County Urban League, will launch 15 job kiosks in libraries and food pantries across Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties to boost job seekers' access to career resources. A ribbon cutting—scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30—will mark the project at the Urban League site on 1685 N. Farnsworth Ave in Aurora.  Kane County Chronicle

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The FAFSA will open on October 1 — the first on-time release in two years — and now has fewer than 40 questions instead of 108. A new bill changes borrowing limits and repayment plans while free help remains available through ISAC.  NBC Chicago

FINANCE NEWS

  • A winner using the name Rex claimed a $1M Powerball prize after buying the winning ticket at Joe's Tobacco and Vape & Phone Repair Shop at 1945 W. Galena Blvd. Rex said he will use the money to buy a new car and share gifts while the store will receive a $10,000 bonus.  ABC7

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Hip Hop Recall with Warren G

    7-9 p.m. — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Ticket prices may increase on show day — Enjoy a legendary 2-hour live performance by hip-hop icon Warren G alongside local rising stars.

    Fri, 9/26/25

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  • Bigfoot Trail Run 5K

    9-11 a.m. — The Wilds at Red Oak — $35 early bird/$40 day of — Celebrate fall with a scenic 5K run through woodland and prairie trails.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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  • Grease Musical

    7-9 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket price varies — Experience the fun love story of Danny and Sandy in this classic musical.

    Mon, 9/29/25

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  • Ultimate Holiday & Designer Sale

    1 PM — Fox Valley Mall — Free entry — Discover stylish wardrobe essentials and festive finds at this unique sale event.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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REAL ESTATE

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