Aurora Submitted Content
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Brooks Elementary team advances to regional competition with AI Project GUIDEApr 06, 2026 11:34 am - Eva Gupta, Samarth Sehgal, Avik Tiwari, and Anya Dua, students at Brooks Elementary School in Aurora, have been named Illinois state winners of the Presidential AI Challenge. They will be advancing to the regional competition with their innovative project, Project GUIDE
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Religious leaders gather at ISKCON Temple for monthly interfaith collaborationApr 05, 2026 9:17 pm - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh and ISKCON Naperville hosted the monthly Naperville Interfaith Leaders' Association meeting in March, bringing together leaders from 11 different faith traditions to promote dialogue and community understanding.
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Century-old pulp magazines become hot collectibles at 25th annual Windy City ConventionApr 03, 2026 11:23 pm - The 25th annual Windy City Pulp and Paper Convention in Lombard celebrated the 130th anniversary of pulp magazines, drawing dealers and customers from around the world to buy and sell vintage pulps, comics, and memorabilia.
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New Philharmonic concert to feature Grammy winner’s ‘Harp of Ages’ and preview 50th anniversary seasonApr 03, 2026 10:30 pm - New Philharmonic will present "Harp of Ages & Pictures at an Exhibition" on April 11-12 at McAninch Arts Center, featuring harpist Nichole Young performing Michael Daugherty's seven-movement concerto inspired by historical harp figures.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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Annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns with performances, vendors and workshopsApr 01, 2026 12:32 am - The ninth annual Aurora Ukulele Festival returns April 25-26 at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora. The event features performances from prominent ukulele artists, workshops, vendors and open mic sessions.
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Join CASA Kane County at Hands Around the Courthouse April 9Mar 31, 2026 11:34 pm - CASA Kane County will host Hands Around the Courthouse on April 9 at noon at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Join hunt for 4,000 Easter eggs at Aurora church April 4Mar 30, 2026 11:35 pm - Redeemer Community Church in Aurora will host an outdoor Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4.
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Kane County Farm Bureau hosts 20th annual Touch-A-Tractor WeekendMar 30, 2026 11:17 pm - Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation's 20th Touch-A-Tractor event runs April 10-12 in St. Charles, featuring antique tractors, farm machinery, hands-on activities, pedal tractors, corn corrals, and farm animals for children to explore and learn about farming.
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Moose-a-Palooza music fest raises funds for MooseheartMar 30, 2026 9:34 pm - Tickets are now on sale for the ninth annual Moose-a-Palooza Music Fest on Aug. 29 in Batavia. The fundraiser features eight bands across two stages with proceeds benefiting children at Mooseheart Child City and School.