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Saturday, February 14th, 2026

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Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Six Flags Great America removed two attractions from its Camp Cartoon area in the Yukon Territory to set the stage for future expansion ahead of the 2026 season (in Gurnee).  NBC Chicago

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Southern Rock Tribute Night

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Ticketed event — Experience the ultimate tribute to ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughan in an epic night of Southern rock hits.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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