Saturday, February 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ HOPE Fair Housing Center partners with the City of Aurora to conduct a survey for insights on housing needs, aiming to inform and shape the future of affordable housing in the community. City of Aurora
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Aurora Police Department is actively searching for Jose Barragan, suspected of fatally shooting 82-year-old Fidel Macias-Hernandez in his home on New Year's Day. NBC Chicago
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kane County Board schedules town halls to discuss the introduction of a 0.75% sales tax for funding public safety services, set for the April 1, 2025 ballot. Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Balaskovits's hard work in the offseason pays off, leading St. Francis to a 55-49 win over Marmion Academy with a standout performance. Daily Herald
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Matt Keen Live Performance at The Venue
Matt Keen, a rock and blues musician from Chicago, will perform at The Venue in Aurora, showcasing his original music and recent works.
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Transformative Sound Healing Journey with Treya Jaholkowska & Andrew Begay
Experience a meditative Sound Healing Journey with the soothing resonance of Native American flutes, gongs, drums, crystal bowls, and vocals, blending ancient and modern techniques for deep relaxation and inner harmony.
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DCI Locator 101 Training Session
This training session provides hands-on learning about the latest DCI technology with a structured agenda and includes lunch.
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I.A.M.F. Valentine's Day Comedy Show
This event features a live comedy show dedicated to Valentine's Day at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora.
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Dan Navarro Live Performance
Dan Navarro, a renowned singer-songwriter with a rich career, will perform live at The Venue in Aurora, IL for two nights featuring his expressive music.
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Eagle Photography Workshop with PROCAM and Fox Valley Camera Group
This photography event offers participants the chance to photograph eagles in their natural habitat while using or renting high-quality mirrorless camera equipment.
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Double Sound Healing Experience
This event offers a unique Double Sound Healing Session featuring two sound healers using a variety of instruments for relaxation and energy alignment.
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She Dances Alone
This event offers a vibrant night of Latin dancing and entertainment at Paulie's Pub and Grille, welcoming both seasoned dancers and novices alike.
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Latin Rock Tribute Night
Latin Rock Night will celebrate iconic rock bands from Latin America, including Heroes del Silencio, Soda Stereo, and Caifanes, with special performances at The Venue.
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STRANGELOVE - The Depeche Mode Tribute Experience Live at The Piazza
The event features a tribute performance to Depeche Mode, capturing the band's essence with their signature sound and hits at a 21+ venue in Aurora, Illinois.
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