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Aurora
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders launched the Kane County Circle of Care on Jan. 15 at Club Arcada in St. Charles to help at-risk youth and families access coordinated mental health & childcare services, early prevention, food support, and housing resources. Kane County Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local experts share that microgreens (young plants grown in a shallow container) can be harvested in 10-14 days and add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to meals year-round. Kane County Chronicle
- ➤ The Illinois pre-apprenticeship program based in Aurora will begin on April 7 and offers nine weeks of construction training with certifications, site visits and a training stipend. Residents from Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties can now apply. Shaw Local
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Suburban Health and Wellness Expo will take place today at Sandman Sleep (4400 McCoy Drive) from 5 to 9 p.m. Local businesses like Kohler Waters Spa, McWilliams Vein Center, Paris Bistro and Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush will help attendees refocus on their New Year resolutions. ABC7
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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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Fat Tuesday Celebration with Brother John Kattke
8-10 p.m. — The Venue — $20-$25 — Experience a lively blend of New Orleans R&B and jazz for a festive Mardi Gras celebration.
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Harold Dawson and Friends - Smooth Jazz Night
8-10:45 p.m. — Two Brothers Roundhouse — $10 cover charge — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with Harold Dawson and Friends in Aurora.
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Special Consensus Bluegrass Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Venue — Cost TBA — Experience the masterful sounds of Special Consensus with a banjo in hand, direct from five decades of tradition.
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Nature Walk at Red Oak Nature Center
12:30-2:30 p.m. — Red Oak Nature Center — Free entry — Explore the beauty of nature with a short walk to a small cave along the river.
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