Ribbon-cutting for Dream Dance Academy in Aurora
Young dancers perform at the ribbon-cutting for the Dream Dance Academy in Aurora Sunday, Aug. 19.
US Foods ground-breaking in Aurora
Ten persons are involved in the US Foods ground-breaking in Aurora
Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates new member, Metanoia Construction Inc.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate new Batavia Chamber member Metanoia Construction Inc. with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Aug. 11 at Metanoia’s new office location, 1921 W. Wilson Street, Suite A in Batavia. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration, along with the owners Alfonso...
Stolp Island Social in Aurora closes
The city of Aurora government announced the closure of Stolp Island Social in a news release Tuesday, Aug. 8. Three months after opening, the COVID-19 era hit, and the devastating global pandemic shuttered businesses immediately, most for the long term, and some permanently. With theatres and restaurants being part of...
Loaves & Fishes: Name to flagship building
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is celebrating the naming of its flagship Naperville building as the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy Food Market & Resource Center in response to a generous gift from the Frank J. Rus & Donald S. Toy Giving Fund. The gift supports the programs...
Reader’s Voice: Restaurant, video-gaming, worthy
July 23, 2023Dear editor; A recently-opened restaurant and a very nice/new video gaming room are now available in North Aurora. They have a free, private, event room with a private bar available that holds approximately 85 persons with no cost for the room. The food is very good and the...
Strategic Enhancement Group, keynote speaker at Aurora Business United meeting
Performance consultant Bo Smith presents "Welcome to the Importance of Trust" Friday, July 14. Smith, a consultant with St. Charles-based Strategic Enhancement Group, was keynote speaker at Aurora Business United's (ABU) monthly gathering at Santori Aurora Public Library.
Aurora City Council approves redevelopment agreement for Italian restaurant, Amore Mio
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved, 10-1, a redevelopment agreement with a new Italian restaurant at 31-33 West New York Street known as Amore Mio, Tuesday, July 11. Recently-elected alderman-at-large John Laesch was the one dissenting vote at the full City Council meeting immediately after the Committee of...
Aurora City Council approves construction for Casino’s new site
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved, 10-1, the final plans by PENN Entertainment, at the Tuesday, June 27 City Council meeting, to clear the final step to begin the construction process. Recently-elected alderman-at-large John Laesch was the one dissenting vote. The Hollywood Casino Aurora will move from its...
LaCabana Mexican Cafe up for sale; Thanks offered
LaCabana Mexican Cafe, 835 S. River Street in Aurora, announced on its Facebook page Thursday, June 22 that the business will be sold after 50 years. The restaurant closed in January after the death of owner, Steve Hernandez. A post signed by the Hernandez Family read, “It is with mixed...
Laura Lynne Art to open in Aurora
Laura Lynne Art will be host to an open studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Laura’s new Aurora studio will feature her latest playful, bright, and vibrant collage works and wearable art. Laura Lynne will display her new jewelry line, which includes earrings which showcase her...
Bardwell Residences in Aurora focus of Chamber June 27
Everyone can join Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Business After Hours from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Bardwell Residences, 301 Weston Avenue, Aurora. Members and business professionals will have drinks and appetizers at Bardwell Residences and an evening of impactful community connections As a...
Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrates grand opening of Cross Kicks Fitness
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Cross Kicks Fitness with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 9. The Batavia Chamber member is located at 143 S. Randall Road in Batavia, next to Jewel-Osco. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke presided over the celebration along with Batavia club owners...
Springbrook Golf Course ribbon-cutting June 14
The community is invited to celebrate the completion of the course renovation at Springbrook Golf Course with a ribbon-cutting event at the course from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 in Naperville, with co-hosts the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Naperville Park District, the event will...
Tips from Laurie
Ready for Hire? You may be open to work, but are you ready for hire? Updating your online work status is easy, but finding the right job that aligns with your skills, abilities, interests, and passion is the hard part. In searching for your next role, ask yourself these probing...
Aurora breaks ground on Aurora Tech Park campus
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin (second from left) is joined by executives of Seefried Properties, Endeavour Edged Electric, and ComEd at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aurora Tech Park campus.
Historic, emotional, day: Ground broken
It was an historic and emotional day in Aurora recently when ground was broken on the first new public housing subdivision in nearly 50 years. More than 150 participants and witnesses gathered on Aurora’s West Side to usher in the next era of public housing, with the launching of the...
Aurora’s Luigi’s Pizza building demolished
The former Luigi's Pizza building on Prairie Avenue in Aurora is demolished Tuesday, May 16.
Wyckwood House celebrates anniversary at new site
Wyckwood House is celebrating one year at its new location this week. The boutique and cocktail bar will be host to a week-long celebration to mark the occasion through Friday, May 12. Wyckwood House will offer specials and will be host to events all week. “It’s really a full circle...
Naperville Jaycees accepting food vendor applications
The Naperville Jaycees are accepting food vendor applications for the 2023 Last Fling. Now through August 1, food vendors can take advantage of greatly reduced pricing to be featured in a prime location along Jackson Avenue between the Eagle and Main Streets. “The Last Fling is accepting Vendor applications for...