Aurora
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Entertainment venues, grocery stores and more on tap for suburbs in 2026Jan 02, 2026 8:52 am - Pickleball courts, child day care facilities, data centers and restaurants have been popping up or proposed throughout the suburbs but they won’t be the only newcomers in 2026.
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Aurora firefighters rescue woman from apartment fireJan 01, 2026 9:56 pm - Aurora firefighters were able to rescue a woman from an apartment fire Thursday evening.
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Lock ‘em up: What state’s new Safe Storage Act means for gun owners, safetyJan 01, 2026 4:35 pm - A much-needed move to save innocent lives or another costly infringement on the right to bear arms? That’s the debate over a new state law requiring gun owners to keep their firearms locked up when kids or at-risk adults are around.
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Aurora police warn against firing guns for New Year’s celebrationDec 30, 2025 4:42 pm - Aurora police are warning residents against celebrating the arrival of 2026 by shooting guns in to the air.
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Man critically injured after being shot Monday in AuroraDec 30, 2025 4:41 pm - A man is in critical condition after being shot Monday night in Aurora.
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Winter theater forecast: New and new-to-Chicago plays heat up suburban, city stagesDec 30, 2025 4:05 pm - Chicago-area theater heats up this winter with world and regional premieres, revivals of classic plays and the return of the blockbuster tuner “Hamilton.”
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for December 2025Dec 30, 2025 3:57 pm - The top finishers in December’s amateur photo contest capture scenes from ferocious to serene.
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Aurora police reinforce zero-tolerance policy on New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfireDec 30, 2025 10:35 am - Celebratory gunfire poses serious risks with stray bullets potentially causing injuries or death. The Aurora Police Department takes a zero-tolerance approach, arresting anyone illegally discharging firearms.
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World’s only touring classical marimba group coming to WarrenvilleDec 30, 2025 12:04 am - Heartland Marimba is on tour with their sixth tour "The Expanse Tour," featuring a mix of classical and contemporary marimba music. The Jan. 11 concert in Warrenville will feature pieces by composers like Mendelssohn, Ginastera, Bach, and Liszt, arranged for marimbas.
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Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marks 25 yearsDec 29, 2025 10:48 pm - The Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marked its 25th anniversary with over 100 attendees. The event featured a free dinner, African American vendors, candle lighting ceremony, and explanations of Kwanzaa's seven principles.