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No talking allowed: High schoolers get creative at Silent Film FestivalJan 10, 2025 10:50 pm - On Jan. 22, students from 11 Chicago area high schools will be showing their original motion pictures at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The competition challenges the young filmmakers to tell their stories in visual terms without the aid of voices or sound effects.
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Aurora joins the Dry January movement with restaurants and bars offering mocktails and moreJan 09, 2025 6:21 am - The Aurora mayor recently declared it "Dry January Month" in support of Meharry Medical College's alcohol awareness initiative. The city encourages residents to enjoy mocktails and alcohol-free options at local restaurants.
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French horns take center stage at Chamber Music on the Fox concertsJan 06, 2025 11:14 pm - Chamber Music on the Fox spotlights the French horn in its first concert of the year, featuring works by Beethoven and Brahms performed by horns, strings, and piano.
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Korean corn dog restaurant opens first Illinois location in AuroraJan 04, 2025 10:46 am - A new Korean corn dog restaurant is now open in Aurora. Two Hands Fresh Corn Dogs opened its 70th location, the first in Illinois, in late November.
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SciTech completes office renovation thanks to Community Foundation grantDec 31, 2024 11:00 pm - SciTech in Batavia recently announced the completion of its office space renovation, made possible by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley.
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Make plans for new restaurants coming to the suburbs in 2025Dec 30, 2024 2:37 pm - A new year brings with it the promise of a bevy of new restaurants expected to open in the suburbs in 2025. Here’s a taste of what’s to come, including Vicolo, The Greggory Hearth and Tavern, the suburbs’ first Pizza Ranch and more.
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Aurora to host Rocket League tournament as part of new esports gaming seriesDec 27, 2024 11:28 am - The city of Aurora will jump into the esports arena with its first Rocket League tournament on Monday. It’s the inaugural event in the Aurora Gaming Series, and city officials say it's the first video game tournament in the country hosted by a local municipality.
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10 shows for winter: Local premieres heat up Chicago-area theaterDec 24, 2024 7:59 am - In an effort to entice theater fans from their cozy confines this winter, Chicago-area companies are staging local premieres of Broadway hits along with a smattering of revivals.
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Former Aurora hospital building reopens as caféDec 23, 2024 11:41 am - The 136-year-old original Copley Hospital building in Aurora has reopened as a neighborhood eatery.
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Best Bets: Kathy Griffin, Steve Cochran, Brent Morin among the comedians ringing in 2025Dec 23, 2024 9:39 am - Comedians bid farewell to 2024 at suburban and Chicago venues while party-goers will converge at Navy Pier for a swanky New Year’s Eve bash at the Aon Grand Ballroom.