Category: Events

Aurora Marines who were killed in Iraq to be honored

Three Aurora Marines Killed in Iraq to be Honored Sunday with Honorary Streets

The city of Aurora government will honor Aurora heroes who paid the ultimate price in war with honorary street dedications this weekend. Crowning events of Aurora’s month-long ‘Aurora Avanzando’ Hispanic Heritage Month initiatives, the three separate ceremonies to be held on Sunday, Oct. 10 are in tribute to the young

Prescription drug drop-off October 9

State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a Prescription Drug Drop-Off with the Plainfield Police Department, 14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. “Safely disposing of prescription drugs is an integral part of keeping our communities safe,” said Batinick. “This event

Oswego Senior Center Halloween party Oct. 28

Oswego Senior Center will be host to a Halloween party and lunch at noon Thursday, Oct. 28 at Orchard Valley Banquets, Orchard Valley Golf Course, 2411 W. Illinois Street, Aurora. Three delicious meal choices: Pulled pork sandwich with house salad, or burger with house-made chips, or spaghetti with meat sauce

Pumpkin Weekend return for FVPD at Blackberry

Each Fall, just about the time Mother Nature starts to change her outfit, historical Blackberry Farm and its natural beauty plays host to Pumpkin Weekends, a popular, monthlong event for families to celebrate the season and add memories to the digital scrapbook. Returning in 2021 after a one-year absence due

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Be part, be CyberSmart

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the city of Aurora government is offering a free home internet security course for families. The City of Aurora’s Information Technology Department is collaborating with KnowBe4, the world’s largest internet security awareness training platform, to offer Aurora residents a free home internet security

Filled Halloween thrills, chills, sponsored by Aurora Public Library District

Halloween is almost here! To gear up, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) will present a slew of scary, and some not so scary, programs throughout October! To start the Halloween season, our Paranormal Discussion Group for adults will rise from the grave Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry 40th Birthday Bash fundraiser through October 8

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will be host to its 40th Birthday Bash, the “House Party”, as an open schedule, online fundraiser. Participants can log on anytime Thursday, Oct. 7 through 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. There is no cost to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about how

Aurora Pooch Parade Aurora mayor with winner

More than 100 canines gathered at Phillips Park for the annual Aurora Pooch Parade

The dog days of summer were back in full force in Aurora Sunday, Oct. 3 as more than 100 canines gathered at Phillips Park for the annual Aurora Pooch Parade. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin was on hand to welcome the dogs and their owners to the popular annual event.

Latino Youth, Flags of Latin Nations in the Spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora

Latino Youth, Flags of Latin Nations in the Spotlight for Hispanic Heritage Month in Aurora

Latino youth were stars of the show in downtown Aurora Friday, Oct. 2.    Hundreds of supporters came out for the youth-led Parade of Nations as part of the City’s Aurora Avanzando (Aurora Forward) Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.  Popular 9-year-old mariachi singer Ryan Cornejo opened the ceremony with a performance that