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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A report warns that power shortfalls could hit Northern Illinois as early as 2029 due to rising demand from new data centers and retiring generators — consumers have already seen higher costs from capacity charge increases. State agencies will begin an Integrated Resource Plan in 2026 to address these challenges under the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. NBC Chicago
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Dennis O'Brien's Christmas Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Venue — $25-$30 — Experience a high-spirited musical celebration with classic covers and holiday tunes to kick off the season.
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The Polar Express Movie Screening
10 a.m. — Paramount Theatre — $1 at the door — Experience a magical journey to the North Pole with a heartwarming holiday classic.
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Million Dollar Quartet
7 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary jam session featuring Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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Million Dollar Quartet
1-2 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Various prices — Experience the excitement of the legendary jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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New Year’s Eve Celebration with Montez de Durango
7-10 p.m. — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy festive Mexican regional tunes from the popular Banda Dorado Show to ring in the New Year.
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Hot Lagarto Concert
7-9 p.m. — Artists' Collective of Aurora — No alcohol, outside food welcome — Experience an eclectic mix of Afro-Cuban, Funk, and World music in a cozy space.
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Conjunto Arroyero Concert
8 p.m. – Midnight — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of lively Huapangos with Conjunto Arroyero.
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