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Aurora
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. CT on Sunday, Mar. 8, marking the earliest possible start of daylight saving time. Aurora residents are advised to adjust sleep schedules ahead of time (experts advise) to ease the transition with later sunrises and sunsets. NBC Chicago
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A rare planetary parade will peak Saturday, Feb. 28, after sunset, with Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible if skies remain clear. Residents can also view a blood moon during a lunar eclipse on Tuesday, Mar. 3 — a red spectacle fading as dawn arrives. NBC Chicago
- ➤ This weekend, St. Charles’ Arcada Theatre stages tribute concerts—George Harrison Saturday at 8 p.m., Taylor Swift Sunday at 3 p.m.—as Geneva Public Library hosts a Wine, Cheese and Trees fundraiser Saturday, Aurora’s Copley Theatre debuts comedy series at 8 p.m., and the Kane County Flea Market opens Saturday and Sunday. Kane County Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kane County Health and Emergency Management have debuted a mobile shelter system, funded by a CDC grant + tested through recent training, to deliver on-site care during emergencies. The shelter is set to support planned community events like the Special Olympics Polar Plunge in St. Charles on March 8. Kane County Chronicle
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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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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.
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Bicycle Thieves Screening by Aurora Film Society
7-10 p.m. — The Venue — $10 — Experience a classic Italian neorealism masterpiece while supporting community arts.
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Lyfe Jennings Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Ticket info available — Enjoy an evening of soulful music with Lyfe Jennings as he performs acoustic versions of his hits.
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Ride The Cyclone
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Copley Theatre — Ticket availability limited — Experience an engaging theater performance in Aurora's local venue.
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Camping 101 Workshop
5:30 p.m. — Camp Bullfrog Lake — Free entry — Learn essential camping skills while enjoying the beauty of nature in a picturesque setting.
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Riverdance Performance
7-10 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant fusion of Irish dance and music that has captivated audiences worldwide.
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Egg Hunt at Prairie Path Park
10 AM – 1 PM — Prairie Path Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive egg hunt with zones for kids of different ages.
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