Saturday, December 7th, 2024

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Fire Chief David McCabe initiated the construction of Aurora's new Fire Station #9 to enhance emergency response times in the city's Northeast. City of Aurora
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daniel D. Robinson, 18, has been charged as the fourth suspect in the murder and robbery of 19-year-old Edwin Varela in Aurora. Daily Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating HelloFresh for reportedly using migrant children for labor in an Illinois facility, with an advocacy group highlighting the involvement of teenagers in hazardous work. ABC7
- ➤ Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias requests a federal audit of Kane County for not reporting a man's DUI and drug possession convictions, which could have prevented a future crash that resulted in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Waubonsie Valley's boys basketball team maintained their undefeated streak by defeating Metea Valley 73-45 in their DuPage Valley Conference opener. Daily Herald
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Brooklyn Charmers: A Tribute to Steely Dan
Brooklyn Charmers, a Chicago-based tribute band, will perform the beloved catalog of Steely Dan, renowned for their unique blend of rock and jazz.
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Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols with Strings
Experience the magic of live Christmas carols performed with beautiful string instruments in a serene candlelit setting at the New England Congregational Church.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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