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Aurora
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Value City Furniture is holding closing sales at select Illinois locations including Aurora, with up to 50% off on home furnishings. The sales will run until inventory lasts as the company winds down operations and will not accept gift cards. NBC Chicago
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Aurora shoppers who bought Pecorino Romano cheese should check their purchases after Ambriola recalled over 11,000 units nationwide due to a Listeria risk identified by the FDA—no illnesses are reported and customers are urged to return or discard the product. NBC Chicago
- ➤ Superfoods, Inc. voluntarily recalled two flavors of its Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder after a salmonella outbreak sickened four Illinois residents - the Illinois Department of Public Health advised consumers to dispose of affected products and contact their provider if symptoms develop. NBC Chicago
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Aurora Restaurant Week returns for its second year with expanded prix-fixe menus from local restaurants — including Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria — that invite diners to explore a growing dining scene while supporting local businesses during this limited-time event. ABC7
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Conjunto Arroyero Concert
8 p.m. – Midnight — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of lively Huapangos with Conjunto Arroyero.
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Live Performances by Adamn Killa and Famous Dex
7 PM – 1 AM — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an electrifying night of live music featuring Adamn Killa and Famous Dex.
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Robbie Fulks Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Venue — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the multifaceted talent of Robbie Fulks as he blends country, bluegrass, and pop in an intimate setting.
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Galentine's Day Market
10 AM – 6 PM — The Rustic Fox - Furniture & Decor — Free entry — Celebrate female friendship with a day of shopping, eating, and drinking.
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Banda Potrillos Concert
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — La Sierra de Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the lively music of Banda Potrillos as they perform hits like Frío De Ausencia.
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Couple Shuffle - Greater Chicago
9 AM – 12 PM — Waubonsie Lake Park — Various fees apply — Celebrate Valentine's Day with a heart-pounding 2-mile, 5k, and 10k race experience.
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