James Beard Award Winner Shawn McClain’s MCH to Operate Boulevard Food & Drink Hall featuring Chicago culinary star Stephanie Izard, Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream at the all-new land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora, opening in 2026. PENN Entertainment announced a new partnership with McClain…
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May is the perfect time to explore the Aurora Area of Illinois, where blooming flowers and vibrant events set the stage for unforgettable experiences. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, cultural performances, or delicious food and drink, this region has something for everyone…
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PENN Entertainment announced that it has partnered with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Giada De Laurentiis to open upscale restaurants at its new land-based Hollywood Casino sites in Aurora and Joliet. Sorella by Giada will open its doors at the future Hollywood Casino Aurora which is expected to…
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Get ready to savor the flavors of Aurora! The City will host its first-ever Aurora Restaurant Week from January 21 through February 4, 2025, an exciting new event designed to showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene. Residents and visitors will have the chance to enjoy exclusive…
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This January, Aurora, Illinois, is lighting up in support of wellness and positive change by joining the nationwide Dry January® USA movement. Dry January® USA, the official sponsor of the movement to reduce alcohol consumption has chosen Chicago for its first major event of 2025. Under the theme…
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Here are 12 reasons to consider a new holiday tradition: a visit to Chicago's western suburbs and Fox River valley, courtesy the team at the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (enjoyaurora.com). From downtown Aurora, Geneva to the north, and Yorkville on the south, the greater Aurora area is a…
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The City of Geneva has joined the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, expanding the AACVB’s regional footprint while boosting the number of west suburban communities it represents to 12. Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns said entering into a tourism agreement and moving under the collective power of…
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Targeting travel and tourism as part of its future, the Village of Elburn has officially joined the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, expanding the AACVB’s regional footprint while boosting the number of west suburban communities it represents to 11. Elburn Mayor Jeffrey D. Walter said…
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Fast facts about Orchard Valley Golf Course: Built in 1993, Orchard Valley Golf Course will be closed on Nov. 4, 2024 through the 2025 season, with an anticipated reopen date of Summer 2026. The $8.8 million renovation project was approved by the FVPD's BOC at its September meeting, and will be…
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