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Thousands turn out for Aurora Winter Lights FestivalNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Aurora kicked off the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 people were in downtown Aurora on Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual W...
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Giving Tuesday: Eat Portillo's, benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Nov. 28Nov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - Portillo's Restaurant in Batavia will host a benefit for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the restaura...
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Symonds-Madison Funeral Home hosts fourth annual Gift Drive for VeteransNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Symonds-Madison Funeral Home in Elgin will hold its fourth annual Veteran Gift Drive benefiting Elgin-area veterans in hospitals, nursing homes, senior living communitie...
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Fox Valley Brass Band hosts 'Holiday Traditions' Dec. 10Nov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Brass Band, a 30-piece ensemble, continues its 2023-24 season on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. "Holiday Traditions" will be ce...
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Two local churches join for 'Appalachian Winter' Christmas cantataNov 15, 2023 10:00 pm - Come and experience an unforgettable musical presentation of "Appalachian Winter, A Christmas Cantata" by Joseph Martin. Accompanied by a full chamber orchestra, it wil...
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ECC dual credit student Olivia Opalinski finds her opening in the performing artsNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Last spring, Elgin Community College student Olivia Opalinski of Carpentersville decided to try something new. She auditioned for the ECC Theatre Department's productio...
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Marmion Academy musician accepted into the 2023 Macy's Great American Marching BandNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Marmion Academy junior and talented trumpeter Thomas Chapski of Elgin was selected to join the 2023 Macy's Great American Marching Band for the 97th annual Macy's Thanks...
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Aurora celebrates Diwali, Festival of LightsNov 14, 2023 10:00 pm - Thousands turned out in the City of Lights to celebrate the Festival of Lights. The city of Aurora's Indian American Advisory Board hosted its ninth annual Diwali celebr...
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Suburban houses of worship look to beef up security amid rising hate crimesNov 13, 2023 4:00 am - Some suburban houses of worship are looking to beef up security amid a rise in hate crimes and incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism. The Illinois Emergency Managem...
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Geneva brewery and chocolate shop team up for holiday treat that benefits local nonprofitNov 13, 2023 12:00 am - Two Geneva businesses have combined their passions to create a tasty treat for the holidays. Like a twist on the classic Reese's Peanut butter cup commercial, Penrose B...