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The Last Paycheck of Don Smiley
He was supposed to be replaced as Summerfest CEO in 2024. So what happened?
Dec 17th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
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Aurora Summerfest Deal Raises Questions
Why is a hospital chain paying for music? And where will money for sponsorship deal come from?
Dec 12th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
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Festa Italiana Actually Canceled Due To Financial Issues
Italian Community Center had $1 million negative fund balance even before the pandemic.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
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Summerfest Blows Off City Meeting
No festival official attends scheduled meeting. Partnership with city “broken”, Ald. Murphy says.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
