Saturday, October 12th, 2024

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Metra's Union Pacific West line experienced rush hour halts due to reported theft from freight trains, causing significant delays. NBC Chicago
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Grant Dose's dominant performance with five touchdowns propels Marquette Academy to a 47-14 victory over Aurora Central Catholic, highlighting their strong season progress. Kane County Chronicle
- ➤ Waubonsie Valley football team defeated DeKalb 28-19, bolstering their playoff chances with crucial plays by Stefan Popov and Chrisjan Simmons. Daily Herald
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Car Show and Cruise Night at Fox Republic Brewing Co.
Experience a vibrant evening of classic cars and community camaraderie at Fox Republic Brewing Company's Car Show/Cruise Night.
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Pumpkin Weekends: Trick-or-Treat Celebration
Celebrate the joys of fall with pumpkin-themed activities and trick-or-treating at Blackberry Farm during the first Pumpkin Weekend of October.
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Experience Album Covers Performing Jeff Beck's 'Wired'
Experience a full performance of Jeff Beck's album 'Wired,' featuring a curated group of talented Chicagoland musicians playing both sides of the record in its entirety.
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Fall Dinner Theatre: The Awesome 80s Prom
Experience a nostalgic evening filled with performances from the 80s at the Fall Adult Dinner Theatre, where attendees can bring their own food and beverages.
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Blood, Beats & Rock Featuring Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure & Garbage
Experience an electrifying night of rock music featuring iconic bands Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, and Garbage at The Piazza in Aurora, IL.
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Experience Lumenaura: An Outdoor Illuminated Art Journey
Experience the City of Aurora’s inaugural outdoor illuminated art exhibition featuring immersive light-and-sound installations across its stunning landscape.
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Day of the Dead Celebration at Chicago Premium Outlets
Celebrate the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead with arts and crafts, traditional dance performances, and a community altar in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Fill The Bowls Fundraiser: A Taste of Fox Valley
Experience a culinary delight with samples from over 25 local restaurants, mimosa bar, and exciting raffles, all supporting Marie's Pantry in providing holiday meals for families in need.
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Frozen - The Musical: Regional Premiere in Aurora
Experience the enchanting regional premiere of Disney's beloved fairytale, reimagined for the stage in a Tony Award-nominated musical.
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Little Shop of Horrors
Experience the thrilling musical 'Little Shop of Horrors', featuring catchy songs and a wild plot involving a carnivorous plant and a loveable florist.
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