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
- ➤ The 17th annual Holiday Food Drive has successfully gathered 14,556 pounds of food, benefiting over 1,500 families through the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. The Beacon-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
- ➤ Jim and Karen Bozarth of Aurora will showcase their large Department 56 Snow Village collection for the last time this holiday season, marking the end of a cherished tradition. The Beacon-News
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
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tanner House Museum in Aurora, a historic site, is offering themed holiday tours showcasing different holiday motifs in its decorated rooms, starting with free admission and varying dates throughout December. The Beacon-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indian Prairie School District 204 experiences a significant increase in students requiring language services, with over 3,000 additional students qualifying over the past decade, despite a falling total student population. The Beacon-News
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
- ➤ Illinois State recruit Tyreek Coleman leads Waubonsie Valley to a 75-43 victory in their conference opener with a 21-point performance. The Beacon-News
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