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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

With a new location on the way, Hollywood Casino in downtown Aurora to close on June 10

The riverboat Hollywood Casino in downtown Aurora is set to close on June 10 in anticipation of the casino’s new $360 million location in the city, which is scheduled to debut on June 24.

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Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race set for Saturday on Fox River

The race features a six-mile course that begins in Batavia and a 10-mile course that starts in St. Charles, with the finish line in Aurora.

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Freshman forward Bridget Burke fuels Geneva’s stunning run to the supersectional. ‘The whole season was cool.’

Freshman forward Bridget Burke creates Geneva’s best scoring opportunities in a 3-0 supersectional loss to Lemont.

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Column: Run extended again for ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ in Aurora

“Million Dollar Quartet” has been extended yet again, nearly two years after the jukebox musical opened at Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

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New townhouse development proposed in Aurora near Fox Valley Mall

The development would have 185 units within 38 buildings.

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How the Chicago Bears’ stadium deal collapsed in Springfield — an echo of the 1988 White Sox drama

Factionalized Bears leadership, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s last-minute interference and shifting public attitudes toward taxpayer stadium subsidies doomed a yearslong effort to keep the team in Illinois.

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31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

The city’s food festivals include events devoted to specific foods like tacos and burgers or provide the chance to taste beers from dozens of local breweries.

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