Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for nearly all northern Illinois — warning that heavy snow and hazardous roads are expected on Saturday — and forecasters expect over 6 inches of snow with rates of up to an inch per hour as the storm intensifies after midnight Friday. Residents are urged to monitor forecasts and prepare for difficult travel conditions during the storm’s peak. Kane County Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chicago Bears play their first Black Friday game in nearly 60 years today—kickoff is at 2 p.m. CT at Lincoln Field in Philadelphia with pregame coverage starting at 12:30 p.m., and fans can watch the game on Fox or stream it globally on Amazon Prime with no membership needed. NBC Chicago
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Holiday Express - Sensory-Friendly Night
5-8 p.m. — Blackberry Farm — $10 — Celebrate the holidays with a sensory-friendly experience aboard the Holiday Express.
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Hot Cocoa with Anna & Elsa
1:30-2:15 p.m. — Blackberry Farm — $15 — Enjoy a magical hot cocoa party with Anna and Elsa, including sing-alongs and photo ops.
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Mini Christmas Tree Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — The Growing Place Garden Center — $40 — Create your own tabletop-sized Christmas tree arrangement with fresh winter greens and embellishments.
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Dennis O'Brien's Christmas Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Venue — $25-$30 — Experience a high-spirited musical celebration with classic covers and holiday tunes to kick off the season.
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The Polar Express Movie Screening
10 a.m. — Paramount Theatre — $1 at the door — Experience a magical journey to the North Pole with a heartwarming holiday classic.
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Million Dollar Quartet
7 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary jam session featuring Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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Million Dollar Quartet
1-2 p.m. — Paramount Theatre — Various prices — Experience the excitement of the legendary jam session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
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