Aurora Submitted Content
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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Fight hunger with food, races and golf: Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 2025 event calendarJan 17, 2025 1:30 pm - In 2025, Northern Illinois Food Bank is hosting events including Cup of Hope tea, Fight Hunger 10K/5K, Taste culinary event, and Hunger Scramble golf to raise funds and awareness to provide food and resources for those in need.
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Keeneyville District 20 recognizes DuPage Elementary Principal of the YearJan 16, 2025 10:48 pm - Keeneyville School District 20 recently announced that Jon Pokora, principal of Waterbury Elementary School in Roselle, has been named the 2025 Elementary Principal of the Year for the DuPage Region.
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Gallagher names College of DuPage a U.S. Best-in-Class EmployerJan 16, 2025 6:51 pm - College of DuPage earns "Best-in-Class Employer" designation for its strategic investments in employee benefits, compensation, and experience to support health, finances, and growth.
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Kane County voters: Here’s what you need to know about spring electionsJan 16, 2025 5:14 pm - Early voting has begun for the Feb. 25 primary election for Aurora mayor and township offices. For other township and municipal offices in Kane County, early voting for the April 1 consolidated election begins March 7.
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College of DuPage faculty and staff receive League for Innovation Excellence AwardsJan 16, 2025 12:46 pm - Twelve College of DuPage faculty and staff honored with national Innovation in Community College Excellence Awards for impact on students and community.
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Aurora’s Orthodox churches bless Fox River for annual Epiphany traditionJan 15, 2025 12:22 pm - Braving freezing temperatures, Aurora's Orthodox congregations united to bless the Fox River's waters, honoring an ancient tradition recalling Christ's baptism and the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
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American Wind Band holds 25th annual scholarship auditions for top band studentsJan 15, 2025 10:47 am - The American Wind Band holds a two-round scholarship audition process for talented teen musicians, awarding up to $1,900 to winners who will perform at the band's April concert.
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Illinois Conservatory for the Arts’ annual ‘A Night of Broadway’ features Tony winners and local favoritesJan 14, 2025 10:31 pm - Top Broadway stars including J. Harrison Ghee, Karen Mason and Myles Frost perform at Illinois Conservatory for the Arts' annual gala and concert benefiting arts education programs for Chicago area youth.
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Kane County residents can access free brain health evaluationsJan 12, 2025 8:46 am - Free neuropsychological testing available for Kane County Medicare or Medicaid recipients and low-income residents to evaluate learning and memory issues and guide interventions.