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Aurora
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Aurora family held its second Thanksgiving dinner this week with mail carrier Jaylen Lockhart, remembered for helping Guy Miller when he fell walking his dog last year. Lockhart surprised everyone by proposing to longtime girlfriend Sydney Rehm during the dinner—highlighting a bond formed from past kindness. ABC7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chicago's Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza held a press conference at 1 p.m. yesterday to address new capacity limits for crowd control—officials said the measures threaten the event's future. The market remains open in Chicago, Aurora, and Wrigleyville with Chicago and Aurora closing Dec. 24 and Wrigleyville staying open until Dec. 31. NBC Chicago
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm warning is in effect for Aurora and the greater Chicago area as heavy snow up to 12 inches is expected today, making travel dangerous and prompting officials to advise delaying nonessential trips—residents should prepare with winter storm kits for potential power outages and slick roads. 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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