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Saturday, December 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Aurora invites community members to three sessions on December 19 to influence the allocation of over $8 million in HUD funds for city programs.  City of Aurora

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Aurora Historical Society releases a Vintage Aurora 2025 calendar showcasing historic downtown Aurora scenes from 1948-1975, available for purchase at local museums.  The Beacon-News

EDUCATION NEWS

  • West Aurora School District 129 is evaluating consistent policies to limit student cellphone use to boost engagement and learning.  The Beacon-News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Aurora City Council voted to increase funding for roadwork linked to the Hollywood Casino-Aurora project, involving additional engineering services surpassing the initial contract by $256,291.  The Beacon-News

SPORTS NEWS

  • Larkin High School secured a 51-43 basketball victory over West Aurora, emphasizing strong defense and efficient offense in the Upstate Eight Conference.  Daily Herald

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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  • Dungeons and Dragons Game Night in North Aurora

    This meetup offers an inclusive environment for both seasoned and new players of Dungeons and Dragons to connect, strategize, and embark on shared adventures.

    Thu, 1/9/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.

~ Soren Kierkegaard

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