Champion Appraiser and Local Music Events

Aurora’s Benjamin Swanson, a sophomore at Waubonsee Community College, just won the national championship in the Collision Damage Appraisal Division at SkillsUSA, beating top talent from across the country. His victory follows a state win in April and showcases the power of vocational training. Meanwhile, the Wayne Messmer Quartet’s July 1 concert in Montgomery rescheduled due to storms, part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, with food trucks and lawn chairs welcome. In Geneva, Sunday Sidewalk Sessions kicks off July 5, featuring local musicians on Third and State through Labor Day, funded by the city to revitalize downtown and bring neighbors together. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fea3a90f7bc7cba5