Aurora Submitted Content
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Mainstreet Realtors: Buyer demand holds strong as suburban home prices hit new highsJun 20, 2025 4:22 pm - The Chicago area’s suburban housing market is heating up again, with more homes under contract in May, even as prices continue to increase. Pending sales rose in both the detached and attached markets, signaling strong buyer interest.
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Habitat for Humanity hosts raffle, auction in Wheaton on June 23Jun 19, 2025 9:32 pm - Score vacations, Bears tickets and exclusive prizes while helping build homes. Even if you’re not teeing off at this year’s Swing Fore Housing Golf Invitational on Monday, June 23, there’s still a great way to take part and make a difference.
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Paramount School of the Arts brings ‘The Lightning Thief’ to the stageJun 18, 2025 3:49 pm - Over 50 students from Paramount School of the Arts perform the musical "The Lightning Thief" based on the Percy Jackson books at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on June 27-28.
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Free Hokusai Japan Fest features traditional arts and cuisineJun 17, 2025 3:16 pm - A family-friendly "Hokusai Japan Fest" celebrating Japanese culture will be held on Saturday, June 21. Hosted by the Cleve Carney Museum of Art and McAninch Arts Center, it will feature performances, demos, vendors, and more.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District officer honored for youth outreach workJun 16, 2025 3:48 pm - Kim Eversole, a 14-year veteran of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County police department, was named a 2025 Illinois Juvenile Officers Association Officer of the Year for her outstanding efforts to connect local youth with nature and law enforcement.
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Turning Pointe’s annual golf benefit to feature trailblazing golfer and advocate Amy BockerstetteJun 13, 2025 11:41 pm - Turning Pointe Autism Foundation's annual golf outing features keynote speaker Amy Bockerstette, a trailblazing athlete with Down syndrome who founded the I GOT THIS Foundation for inclusion in sports.
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Symposium explores Lincoln's early love, career, and legacy in ChicagoJun 12, 2025 4:40 pm - The Abraham Lincoln Association is hosting a June 21 symposium at Cantigny Park in Wheaton with renowned scholars speaking on various aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy. It’s free and open to the public, with registration.
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Factor donates refrigerated vans and ready-to-eat meals to Aurora area pantriesJun 11, 2025 12:27 pm - Factor is partnering with Northern Illinois Food Bank, donating ready-to-eat meals and five refrigerated vans to increase access to wholesome food and help fight hunger in the Aurora area.
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Fox Chamber Singers join gospel choir in ‘Unexpected Beauty’ concertJun 10, 2025 11:19 pm - The Fox Chamber Singers will be joined by The Assembly, a gospel choir, for a concert titled "Unexpected Beauty" on June 21. It will feature classical choral music and traditional gospel, with both choirs performing separately and together.
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DuPage ham radio club trains for community emergency at National Field DayJun 09, 2025 9:10 pm - DuPage Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating emergency communication abilities during Field Day June 28-29 in Elmhurst's Wilder Park. The public can observe, ask questions, or send test messages.