In the past few weeks, the Aurora community has once again come together, and Aurora Strong has become a meaningful and appropriate tagline for our city. Downtown business owners have bonded because they swept up glass and boarded up windows in unison. They struggled through the COVID-19 shutdown, and then
Captains Linnea Forney and Rich Forney, middle, pose during the ground-breaking ceremony of the new building on Redwood Drive on the West Side of Aurora October 23, 2019.
Water Street Studios in Bataviais thrilled to announce the selection of its next executive director. After a four-month search, the organization’s Board of Directors chose Taylor Egan to lead its organization. Mrs. Egan joins Water Street Studios with a background in the arts and a strong commitment to community building
The Ogden 6 in Naperville sits vacant due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will be part of redevelopment to the East Ogden Mall on the City’s far northeast side.
Cantigny Park in Wheaton will reopen to the general public Monday, June 15. It follows a period of members-only admission that began June 1. Park access will continue to be grounds only, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, with daily visitation capped at appropriate levels. Cantigny’s regular
In accordance with governor JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois approach to safely reopen the State, the Fox Valley Park District began offering in-person Fox Fitness programs, albeit with a new look and feel. Outdoor Workouts” started Monday, June 8 and will be held daily, weather permiting, at each of the District’s
Invest Aurora, the city government of Aurora’s non-profit economic development office, along with the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce are establishing the Restore Aurora Business Relief Program to help businesses clean up and rebuild
Encouraging individuals in to shop community, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of Batavia Chamber Bucks. Batavia Chamber Bucks are gift certificates in denomination of $10 and can be used just like cash at any participating business. Easy to use, simply write in the business name on the
Illinois outdoor seating at restaurants, available for the first time Friday, May 29 with the improvement in numbers of COVID-19 cases, finds variations in various communities. Outside dining is a part of O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery in Aurora.
Fox Valley Chambers Mega Mixer will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 4. The Zoom networking event will have room limited to 10 members from each of the chambers of commerce of Algonquin, Bartlett Area, Batavia, Fox Valley Chamber leaders, Cary Grove, Elgin Area, Hampshire, Geneva, Huntley,
As Aurora and the entire state prepare to move into Phase 3 under the Restore Illinois framework, several businesses will start to reopen in downtown. Salons are starting to accept appointments again, and outdoor dining at restaurants will begin. Retail shops will reopen with social distancing, with no more than
Aurora Downtown’s Boss Babes’ Virtual Derby Party fundraiser for Fox Valley United Way and Mutual Ground May 22 raised nearly $1,500.
Banana Split ice cream receives modest separation from customers Tuesday afternoon who stand in line for service at the Aurora site.
The latest edition of the Aurora Area Go Guide is available in print and online which highlights attractions and events within the 10 communities served by the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (AACVB). “We’re optimistic that once leisure travel can safely resume, the Aurora Area will stand out as
The Kane County (Illinois) Health Department (KCHD) issued a closure order to Smithfield Foods Inc, in St. Charles, Friday, April 24, due to concerns about COVID-19. April 25, Smithfield Foods voluntarily consented to the closure order. Since that time, Kane County Health Department executive director Barbara Jeffers and members of
The International Economic Development Council, announced the fifth annual Economic Development Week celebration started Monday, May 4 and will run through Saturday, May 9! “The pioneers of economic development set the standard for the methods by which professionals would increase the quality of life for members of the community. The
As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers Insurance® is granting donations to nonprofits directly related to COVID-19 relief efforts, as nominated by Farmers® agents and district managers across the country. As millions of individuals do their part to slow
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Saturday, that Smithfield Foods, Inc., in St. Charles, received an order from the Kane County Health Department to close their facility as of Friday, April 24, due to concerns about COVID-19. The order temporarily closes the facility so that the Health Department can
In response to governor JB Pritzker’s executive order issued April 23 to extend the statewide stay at home order through May 30, all Fox Valley Park District (FVPD) facilities, playgrounds, parks, athletic fields, courts, and park restrooms across the community are closed to the public through May 30. This extension
Oberweis Dairy is giving patrons an opportunity to turn ice cream into charity by committing 20% of fountain sales Tuesday, April 7 to Aurora’s Hesed House. Based in Aurora, Hesed House’s mission is to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless and give individuals the chance to hope
