In the absence of the canceled Independence Day parade in Aurora, a group of government personnel formed a 10-vehicle procession past retirement centers, hospitals, senior care centers, and other sites from far East Side to far West Side through downtown. The process starts, above, at Rush-Copley Hospital where health-care workers wave flags. Jason Crane/The VoiceHealth-care workers at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, right, wave to the lead vehicle in Aurora’s heroes procession in the morning Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. Below, some of the participants pose for photos in front of engine 55.Carter Crane/The VoiceMayor Richard C. Irvin of Aurora and Aurora Fire Chief Gary Krienitz ride on top of Aurora Engine 55 Saturday, July 4 as a part of the salute to health-care workers through Aurora. The lead vehicle was on North Avenue and crossing Fifth Street to go to the West Side.Jason Crane/The Voice
