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Hollywood Casino Aurora Breaks Ground on $360-Million Dollar Development
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Hollywood Casino Aurora breaks ground on $360-Million development

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PENN Entertainment broke ground Wednesday, Nov. 29, on a land-based $360 million casino and hotel development adjacent to Chicago Premium Outlets off Interstate 88. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, along with City officials and business leaders gathered to celebrate the new entertainment district which will include state-of-the-art gaming along with...

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Grand Menorah lighting in Naperville

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Members of the Jewish community will join together for a grand Menorah lighting in Naperville at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, joined by mayor Wehrli. The event will take in front of Nichols Library (corner of Jefferson & Webster). Chanukah, a celebration for all time, is highlighted by the kindling...

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Diabetes Club: Giving Tuesday

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By Russ George Members and friends from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, volunteered on the evening of Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the “Feed My Starving Children” local facility, 555 Exchange Court, in Aurora, from 6:45 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.. Members from DCFV, along with more than 50 additional...

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Santa at the Museum will be Saturdays, December 2 and 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway in Aurora.
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Santa, markets part of holiday Saturdays in downtown Aurora Dec 2, 9 and 16

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The first three Saturdays of December in downtown Aurora will have lots of holiday happenings. The Aurora Downtown group of business and property owners announced a flurry of events December 2, 9 and 16. Art and Market Aurora will be open Saturday, Dec. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to...

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17th Annual Aurora Festival of Lights

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It was a massive turnout for the opening weekend of the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights. More than 4,000 vehicles, with more than 12,000 onlookers inside, passed through the popular free one-mile holiday lights display during the two-day weekend festivities.

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Diabetes Club of Fox Valley promotes awareness

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By Russ George National Diabetes Awareness Month ended November 30, however, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley want to remind everyone of the health problems uncontrolled blood sugar can cause. Don’t wait until next year’s National Diabetes Awareness Month to think about being checked. Take time now to...

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Aurora First Fridays Cocoa Crawl Dec. 1

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It’s time for Aurora Downtown’s annual Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with the downtown group’s monthly First Fridays event December 1. The popular seasonal event offers more than 40 holiday activities throughout downtown including photos with Santa, holiday shopping, live music, and more. To participate in the Cocoa Crawl portion of...

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Aurora Festival of Lights Opens Saturday, Nov. 25 for 17th Season
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Aurora, Illinois Festival of Lights Opens Saturday, Nov. 25, for 17th Season

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With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru starts Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m.. One of the region’s largest free drive-thru holiday light displays, the Aurora Festival of Lights runs from Saturday, Nov. 25, through...

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Oswego Christmas Walk in downtown Friday, Dec. 1

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The Village of Oswego Christmas Walk presented by Allied First Bank will start the holiday season in downtown Oswego from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Presented by Allied First Bank for the sixth consecutive year, this free event features performances by local choirs, visits with Santa’s reindeer,...

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More than 7,000 individuals start the Holiday Season in Aurora

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Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included...

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Diabetes Club at Ice Arena

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By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their “Make a Goal to Fight Diabetes” fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva. The Club members, along with their family and friends, were treated to an exciting hockey game, watching the Chicago...

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Gratitude for many visits to downtown Aurora

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It’s November, the month of gratitude, and I am grateful for this wonderful community. As the events coordinator and later as the manager of Aurora Downtown, I am grateful for all of the support I received in my former roles from the community. I resigned from the downtown organization this...

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Plano Christmas Rockin’ time

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Plano Rockin’ Christmas activities will take place the first weekend in December. Activities include sponsoring Holiday dinner gift cards for families in the community, parade, Christmas music played by Emily G. Johns School 6th Grade Band and Choir and Plano Middle School Choir, window decorating, and refreshments. The 2023 Plano...

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City of Aurora Sends Gifts to Residents on Active Military Duty: Deadline Noon Nov. 13

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Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more special. The City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program honors active military personnel from Aurora by providing them with a...

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Aurora resident and World War II veteran, Dick Miller, is always a star of parades in Aurora.
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Aurora to Honor Veterans for Serving Our Country and Community

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The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,...

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