With so many unique stops you can make in the Aurora Area – don’t you just want to take a piece of it with you? From homemade candy to pottery you can find just about anything to commemorate your time spent in our area. We want to take you through all the fabulous options to get a real grasp of not…
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Paramount Theatre’s smash hit Million Dollar Quartet, a “roof-rattling…rapturous celebration of early rock ‘n’ roll” (Daily Herald), won’t stop rockin’ anytime soon at Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre, where performances have just been extended an additional six months through January 4, 2026…
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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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