Aurora Submitted Content
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Support Over Stigma mobilizes community for MLK Day of ServiceJan 21, 2026 8:27 pm - Support Over Stigma hosted an MLK Day of Service event where 48 volunteers assembled resources for veterans, first responders, and those facing food insecurity and homelessness.
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New Philharmonic celebrates eight decades of Broadway musical hitsJan 21, 2026 6:16 pm - New Philharmonic has added a third performance of "Broadway Through the Years" concerts on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 due to popular demand. The professional orchestra and guest artists will perform greatest hits from Broadway musicals over the past eight decades.
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Quiet on the set! Teens strip away sound for the ninth annual Student Silent Film FestivalJan 21, 2026 4:44 pm - The Student Silent Film Festival is a competition where students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original silent films without voices or sound effects. The ninth annual festival will be Jan. 28 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
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DuPage Children’s Museum celebrating kindness at Community Cares eventJan 21, 2026 11:09 am - DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville invites families to participate in Community Cares on Jan. 24, a hands-on event where children can engage in playful projects that benefit local organizations and communities.
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‘The Future is Now’: Fox Valley Orchestra spotlights young musical talentsJan 21, 2026 10:29 am - The Fox Valley Orchestra and Chorus will present "The Future is Now" concert on Jan. 25 at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium. The concert will feature winners of the FVMC's collegiate voice and high school instrumental competition, who will perform with the orchestra and receive monetary awards.
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College of DuPage awarded $4 million federal grant to expand aviation and drone programsJan 20, 2026 7:20 pm - College of DuPage was awarded a $4 million grant through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to support and expand its Aviation Management and Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs.
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CODCON brings gaming and anime to College of DuPage April 17-19Jan 20, 2026 1:39 pm - The College of DuPage is hosting CODCON, a three-day gaming and anime event on April 17-19. It features role-playing, video games, tabletop games, cosplay, anime cafe, costume contests, and more.
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Scout troop to host pancake breakfast at Aurora churchJan 19, 2026 11:33 pm - Scouting America Troop 3 Scouts will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 1, at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
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The Second City: Laugh Harder Not Smarter coming to The MAC on Valentine’s DayJan 19, 2026 5:12 pm - The Second City, a renowned comedy troupe, brings its touring show "Laugh Harder Not Smarter" to the McAninch Arts Center on Valentine's Day.
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Endeavor Health awards $8.1M to help partners meet increasing needJan 19, 2026 10:15 am - Endeavor Health in Evanston recently announced $8.1 million in Community Investment Fund (CIF) awards, including nine Capacity Builder awards to local organizations and partnerships in the Chicago area.