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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

‘Mean Girls’ and ‘A Christmas Carol’ among shows set for next Broadway Series at Paramount in Aurora

The Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Monday announced the lineup of shows for its 15th Broadway Series set to begin in August.

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Diverse options, special deals on the menu for upcoming Restaurant Week in Aurora

Aurora’s second annual Restaurant Week, which will feature deals and fixed-price menu offerings from eateries across the city, will be taking place from Jan. 20–Feb. 3.

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Aurora event celebrates life of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance helped local residents celebrate Martin Luther King Day on Monday with its annual prayer breakfast at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Aurora.

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Waubonsie Valley marching band recognized by Aurora City Council for performance in Rome parade

Members of the band performed as part of Rome’s New Year’s Day Parade on Jan. 1.

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Although attendance down because of bad weather, Aurora’s Christkindlmarket still had ‘fantastic year,’ organizers say

Attendance was up 20% over last year on good weather days, but the event saw fewer attendees overall because of serious winter weather during some of the market’s busiest times, officials said.

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Indian Prairie District 204 school board approves $2.3 million Chromebooks purchase

The district has begun replacing student computers every year in a staggered system, rather than in large chunks every few years.

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Column: A photographer travels the Illinois high school basketball circuit

Vincent Johnson’s book “Illustrious” captures high school gymnasiums across the state — your memories may be pictured here, too.

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Kaneland graduate Freddy Hassan already gets Division I looks as freshman at Waubonsee. ‘Our most consistent.’

Kaneland’s Freddy Hassan comes up with 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead Waubonsee to a 100-85 win over Elgin.