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Aurora
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Aurora Lions Club will host its annual Great Pumpkin Halloween pancake breakfast on October 25 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church at 27 S. Edgelawn Drive to support programs for people with vision and hearing problems. The event offers all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts, orange juice, coffee, and milk — free vision exams, balloon sculptures, face painting for young children, and accepts sneaker and eyeglass recycling donations, with tickets at $10 for adults and $8 for children. Shaw Local
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says unseasonably warm weather — combined with drought — is delaying peak fall colors across the state. Northern and central areas, which normally show bright colors by mid-October, and the south, normally colored by late October or early November, may see changes later this season. Kane County Chronicle
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Matt Schofield Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — The Venue — $20-$25 — Experience the virtuosity of award-winning guitarist Matt Schofield as he redefines British Blues.
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Haunted Train Ride
6:30-8 p.m. — Blackberry Farm — Ticketed event — Experience a spooky journey filled with ghosts, witches, and goblins on the haunted train ride.
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Little Mania Midget Wrestling
7:00-8:30 p.m. — the PIAZZA - Aurora — Ticket prices vary — Experience the biggest mini wrestling show with pint-sized powerhouses in the ring.
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7th Heaven Halloween Bash
9-11 p.m. — The Piazza — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Halloween with 7th Heaven's high-energy rock performance and a $500 costume contest.
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The Claudettes Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Venue — $20-$25 — Experience the unique blend of blues, jazz, and rockabilly from this acclaimed Chicago band.
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Feed Starving Children
9:00 – 10:45 AM — Feed My Starving Children — Volunteer opportunity — Participate in a hands-on service project to help end child hunger worldwide.
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Eric Johanson Live Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Venue — $20-$25 — Experience the dynamic guitar-driven sounds of Eric Johanson, blending rock, blues, and roots music.
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Comedy Night with Steve Cochran
5-8 p.m. — Copley Theatre — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with Steve Cochran and friends as they deliver comedic gems.
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DIY Pie Wreath Workshop
6-8 PM — McBride's North — $40 per person — Create a whimsical pie wreath to decorate your home for the holidays.
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