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Government MoneyCity of Aurora Financial relief

Aurora government multi-faceted financial package: $3 Million

On February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 By admin

In its ongoing efforts to support businesses and residents during the pandemic, the City of Aurora government announced a multi-faceted financial relief package of $3 Million. Unveiled during a Finance Committee meeting, the proposal for small businesses, which is in addition to the nearly $1 Million already provided to local...

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Government MoneyKane County Mavis Bates Money Renters relief

Good news for renters: Kane County grants

On January 26, 2021January 25, 2021 By admin

By Mavis Bates, Kane County Board member, District 4 Good news is coming for Kane County renters. Kane County will soon receive a grant of $15 Million to help renters who are behind in paying their rent. The money will come from the most recent federal COVID-19 relief package that...

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Government MoneyCOVID-19 Grants Oswego

Oswego second round of grants: 99 awards

On January 19, 2021January 20, 2021 By admin

The Village of Oswego has announced its second round of grant awards to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns. In December 2020 the Village announced grant funding available to Oswego’s small businesses though the Federal CARES Act. After a first round of funding was quickly exhausted, the...

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Community Crime Fundraiser MoneyWesley United Methodist Church

Support requested for vandalized churches

On January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 By admin

Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is asking congregants and community members to write letters to support black Methodist churches vandalized in Washington, D.C., Dec. 12. Saturday, Dec. 12, racist mobs attacked Asbury United Methodist and Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal churches, two renowned, historically black congregations in downtown Washington, D.C.....

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Government MoneyCapitol News Illinois COVID-19 Relief Package Sarah Mansur

Relief reached by Congress, finally!

On December 22, 2020December 23, 2020 By admin

By Sarah Mansur The U.S. Congress reached an agreement Monday evening on a roughly $900 Billion COVID-19 relief package that both extends unemployment benefits, provides stimulus checks to Americans within a certain income bracket and funds to small businesses, but it fell short of providing direct funding to State and...

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Business Government MoneyBusiness loans Grants Oswego

Additional funding for grants available in Oswego

On December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 By admin

Oswego-based businesses have just two days to apply to a second round of grants, worth up to $20,000 total,to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Monday, Dec. 21, the Village of Oswego announced that additional funds became available for Local CURE Economic Support grants. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m....

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Carousel Education Fundraiser MoneyAARTA Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association Aurora Communities in Schools Check

Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association presents $1,200 check to Aurora Communities in Schools

On December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 By admin

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Government MoneyBudget City of Aurora Jason Crane

Praise for alderman O’Connor’s balanced budget in Aurora

On December 8, 2020December 9, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council unanimously approved a $406,358,000 balanced budget for 2021. The meeting can be viewed on the City’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eygew_SaQfU There were no speakers for the budget public hearing, or the three...

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Education MoneyCommunity Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship

Community Foundation Fox River Valley offers help

On December 8, 2020December 7, 2020 By admin

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is happy to announce that our 2021 Scholarship Program Application is now available on our website. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who may find it helpful, or to anyone interested in our scholarship program. The deadline date and...

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Food MoneyFood Money

Food availability not in question ahead of holiday season, cost of traditional Thanksgiving meal drops

On November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 By admin

With concerns resurfacing over possible food shortages, a study from a national farm group found the supply chain is as resilient as ever, and it’s showing up in the form of lower prices for many traditional Thanksgiving dinner ingredients. This year, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving dinner survey...

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Fundraiser MoneyScholarship VFW

Openings for VFW Voice essays

On October 27, 2020October 28, 2020 By admin

For students looking for scholarships to help lessen the financial burden college brings, it’s not too late to participate in the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions. Open to eligible high school students, the Voice of Democracy program is one of the...

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Education MoneyScholarship VFW

VFW Voice of Democracy contest opens

On October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 By admin

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the VFW, gives out more than $2 Million in college scholarships every year to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students through its Voice of Democracy scholarship contest. All students need to do is write and record a three to five minute audio essay on...

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Government MoneyDeena Sherman Graduated tax Taxes

Fair tax vs. tax hike amendment

On October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 By admin

You’ve probably seen the ads on television telling you two different stories about the proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution that is on the ballot for the November 3 election. It would amend Illinois’ method of taxation from flat tax to graduated tax. Those who support it, call it the...

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Food pantry presentation from Marine Corps League Golf Committee

On October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 By admin

Marine Corps League Golf Committee representatives, Tom Bulin and Joe West, left, and Mike Eckburg, right, present checks to three food pantry representatives in the morning Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Fox Valley Breakfast Club at the 1 E. Benton building in Aurora.

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Education Government MoneyCity of Aurora National League of Cities

Aurora Becomes a partner with the National League of Cities to Address Needs of Postsecondary Students

On October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 By admin

The City of Aurora government is proud to join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to remove barriers to basic needs that often prevent college students from successfully completing postsecondary degrees, certificates, or other credentials needed to gain access to rewarding careers. Aurora joins...

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Community Fundraiser MoneyAurora Neighbor Project

Helping hand for home owners and renters

On September 1, 2020September 2, 2020 By admin

The Neighbor Project in Aurora supplies an opportunity for rent and mortgage assistance in the Water Street Square Thursday, Aug. 27 across from the Aurora City Hall.

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Money OpinionLetter to the Editor Mary Goetsch Readers Voice

Views serious on Aurora property tax

On August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 By admin

August 22, 2020Dear editor; This letter serves as a heads-up to all property taxpayers in Aurora (Township). I learned with some difficulty, this year is different because the assessments were not all published. Only the re-valued parcels were published in the August 10 Beacon News. To make it even more...

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Emergency rental assistance in Aurora

On August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 By admin

The City of Aurora government has launched a $500,000 emergency rental assistance program to support Aurora residents who have overdue rent payments because of financial strain caused by COVID-19. If approved, residents can receive funds paid directly to landlords for up to two months of past-due rent based on the...

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Education MoneyAPL Aurora Public Library District College Krista Danis Money

How to Reduce College Costs Aurora Public Library virtual program

On August 11, 2020August 10, 2020 By admin

Did you know that college costs increase at twice the rate of inflation each year? Students are taking longer to earn their degrees, and student-loan debt is at an all time high. Recent graduates are entering a cycle of debt immediately upon graduation which set them up for lifelong financial...

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Education MoneyScholarship VFW

VFW Voice of Democracy for students

On August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 By admin

Commander Laurie Emmer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Department of Illinois, announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. High school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.. Students must write...

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