During the meeting of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum Board of Directors last week, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum appointed five Board members, each to serve a three-year term. The Board of Directors is the governing body for the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and consists of up to 15 members
The Aurora Downtown Art and Market, Saturday at Society 57 in Aurora creates one more step in the building block to community involvement in spite of COVID-19.
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council unanimously approved $1.2 million dollars for Aurora businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution authorizes Marty Lyons, Aurora’s chief financial officer/city treasurer to disburse payments
Applications from Kane County residents interested in the Kane County appointment to the region’s Commuter Rail Service Board, or, Metra Board of Directors, will be accepted at the Kane County Board Office through March 19. A formal vetting process by a special interview panel is scheduled to begin the week
As the streets thaw and the City comes back to life, Aurora’s downtown will welcome everyone back from their long Winter’s nap. A full year of events will continue to slowly roll out when the sidewalks start to bustle once again. Art and Market Aurora, held on the second and
From February 26 through March 21, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will support the world’s strongest and youngest female entrepreneurs when they will be host to Girl Scout Cookie booths in innovative ways during a worldwide pandemic. For those who prefer contactless cookie sales and delivery, customers can order
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council listened to plans to continue to revive the winterized historic Hobbs Building. • Consent was given to a resolution authorizing the execution of a first amendment to
The Village of Oswego is having a strangely familiar moment, new residents, new businesses, and the resulting flurry of activity long-time Oswegoans had come to expect living in one of the America’s fastest-growing communities. In a series of plan approvals, license issuances, and annexation agreements, the Oswego Village Board last
Batavia MainStreet will be host to “For the Love of Local Weekend” as a thank you to the community for the support over the last year. Joe Gagnepain of Art by Joseph will create ice sculptures at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Avenue, from 4 p.m. to 6
For many years we have enjoyed having Colonial Café guests at our Aurora location in West Plaza. February 24, we will be closing the location, but we look forward to still serving guests in St. Charles at 1625 E. Main Street, or in Naperville at 1101 S. Washington Street. A
The new site for Soma Studio Batavia receives a celebration with a ribbon-cutting Saturday at 103 E. Wilson Street, 2nd Floor, a wellness/yoga studio.
By Jerry Nowicki Two more regions of the State moved to Phase 4 COVID-19 guidelines, meaning five of 11 regions can now allow both indoor dining and organized sports. Region 1 in northwest Illinois and Region 2 in north-central Illinois each moved to Phase 4, which allows for indoor dining
Chris Lang, right, of Lang’s Cookies in Oswego, packs cookies for a patron at the first indoor Art and Market Aurora Saturday at Society 57 Cafe in downtown Aurora.
In the past year, small business owners and large corporations alike have had to shake up the way they communicate business with their existing customers and find new ways to tap into uncharted market spaces. For small business owners and those just starting up, this obstacle has been especially challenging.
LaPorcha Diaz of Aurora celebrated opening her Lorena’s Baskets, a new downtown Aurora business at 229 W. Galena Boulevard, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening January 24. Her new location provides her with the space needed to continue with her sought-after baskets, additional customizable gifts, clothing, and more. Specializing in
Love and gift cards are in the air. Everyone can visit Aurora downtown shops, salons, and restaurants, from February 1 to February 14 and enjoy fun giveaways, raffle prizes, and shopping at its best. Starting Monday, Feb. 1 and until Sunday, Feb. 14, shoppers can enjoy downtown services, and order
Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) is delighted to announce the opening of its new branch office in the Waterside Center at 124 North Water Street, Suite 306 in the City of Rockford, Illinois. The Rockford Region has shown a commitment to improving its infrastructure to meet the demands of its residents
By Jason Crane The Montgomery Village Board unanimously approved a $200,000 conditional grant to Gray’s Mill Partners, LLC pursuant to the Village’s Mill District Restaurant Incentive Program at the Village Board meeting Monday. As per the Board’s prior discussions, the grant is eligible to be issued at the time of
By Jason Crane Let’s face it, pursuing an American dream of owning your own business in many industries is getting tougher and these days proves no exception for many entrepreneurs! Oswego entrepreneur Bob Lockwood felt the pain. He was let go twice as a manager of an indoor laser tag
