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Friday, February 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Metra halted all BNSF trains on Thursday morning after a vehicle struck a bridge, causing delays for riders from the western suburbs; trains resumed 30 minutes later but delays persisted.  NBC Chicago

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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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.

    Sun, 2/15/26

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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.

    Tue, 2/17/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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