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Four Aurora entities have voted to consolidate into one

On October 15, 2024October 16, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution approving the establishment of a transformation fund for the Aurora business community and authorizing the deposit of $5,000,000 with Invest Aurora for its funding. City government of Aurora documents show four entities have voted to consolidate into one economic...

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Aurora City Council considers Orchard Road noise relief

On October 1, 2024October 2, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution to help provide relief to residents from traffic noise on Orchard Road. The City Council is set to approve a Resolution authorizing payment to Kane County Division of Transportation in the amount of $94,445.88 for the City’s 50% cost...

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Central Bark coming to Aurora; hope for vacant hotel building

On September 24, 2024September 25, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a Resolution and Ordinance authorizing a revision to the Final Plan for the property at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a kennel with outdoor pens and runs at the Tuesday, Sept. 24 City Council meeting. City government of Aurora documents show...

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Possible new use for vacant Galena Hotel in Aurora

On September 17, 2024September 18, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is set to vote on a Resolution to approve a redevelopment agreement between the City of Aurora and The Barrera Organization LLC for the Renovation of the property known as the Galena Hotel at 116 W. Galena Boulevard. City government of Aurora documents...

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Aurora government helps Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA)

On September 10, 2024September 11, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved by a vote of 9-2, a Resolution directing officials to proceed with the implementation of Phase I of a 3-phase financial sustainability plan for the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in an amount not to exceed $13.8 million. Aldermen Ted Mesiacos and...

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Construction of three Aurora fire stations another step closer

On August 27, 2024August 28, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a proposal for the construction management of three new fire stations at the City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Resolution authorizes the director of the Purchasing Department to execute an agreement with Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Ill. in the...

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Mayor of Aurora appoints Dan Barreiro in Ward 1

On August 6, 2024August 7, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin announced his appointment of Dan Barreiro as the new Ward 1 alderman Tuesday, August 6 at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. If approved next week, Barreiro’s term will be until the next general election in April 2025. Barreiro,...

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Mayor of Aurora appoints deputy fire chief Nickel

On July 23, 2024July 24, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved a Resolution to appoint Kevin Nickel as deputy fire chief at the Tuesday, July 23 Aurora City Council meeting. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin swore in Kevin Nickel, who was most recently assistant chief of operations with the Aurora Fire Department....

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Aurora City Council considers long-time grocer’s request

On July 16, 2024July 17, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a $325,000 loan to an Aurora grocer to turn a vacant West Side building into its fourth store. The agenda at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, July 16 presented a Resolution to approve a forgivable loan to Carniceria...

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Aurora City Council makes appointments, seeks Special Census

On July 9, 2024July 10, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved the following mayoral appointments at the Tuesday, July 9 City Council meeting: •Approved was a Resolution appointing Carlos Anaya to the Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission. •Approved was a Resolution appointing Gloria Ramos, Keshav Varma, and Delainey Baran to the Aurora Youth...

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Aurora alderman Llamas to step down for family

On July 2, 2024July 3, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed an emotional presentation from Ward 1 alderman Emmanuel Llamas, at the Committee of the Whole meeting, Tuesday, July 2. Alderman Llamas announced he is stepping down from his aldermanic seat to take care of his ailing father, who is battling stage 4...

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Aurora City Council gives honors to the track stars

On June 25, 2024June 26, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented awards and street signs at the June 25 Aurora City Council meeting in honor of Aurora track athletes Patrick Hilby from Aurora Central High School, and Kewon Marshall from West Aurora High School. Hilby is the National Champion in the 800...

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Aurora City Council seeks State funds for shelters

On June 18, 2024June 26, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering two Resolutions approving applications for a total of $4 million in funding for Hesed House and Mutual Ground to expand service capability. The Resolutions to apply for a total of $4 million from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s...

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Aurora City Council views STEAM Academy goals

On June 11, 2024June 12, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation by executive director of APS Training Academy, Nicole Astra, at the June 11 Aurora City Council meeting. The presentation is a 2023 Annual Report recap from Aurora STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Academy which listed a successful 2021...

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Aurora seeks Stolp Island Parking Deck improvements

On June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering providing funds for improvements to the Stolp Island Parking Deck to enhance the experience for visitors of a new theater in the first floor space of the parking deck, which is set to open in July. The funding likely will be...

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Aurora Mayor’s Award to Fox Valley Mall

On May 28, 2024May 29, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented his Mayor’s Award of Excellence to representatives from the Fox Valley Mall at the May 28 Aurora City Council meeting. International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Global Awards are the most recognized achievement for professional excellence in the marketplaces industry. The...

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Aurora City Council honors Warriors Hockey Club

On May 14, 2024May 15, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented honors to the Warriors Hockey Club at the May 14 Aurora City Council meeting. The Warriors Hockey Club with students from Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School ice hockey team of Aurora claimed their fourth Illinois State high...

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Snow angels, Operation Senior Shovel, aid Aurora

On April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council thanked the volunteers known as snow angels at the Aurora City Council meeting, April 23 in celebration of National Volunteer Month. Operation Senior Shovel is a program provided by the City government in which volunteers are called upon when there are two inches...

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Mayor of Aurora presents LaDonna Carr MVP

On April 9, 2024April 10, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented LaDonna Carr, director of the City’s Training and Development Department with the MVP Award at the Aurora City Council meeting, April 9, in the recently-renovated Council Chambers. Carr received the award for the selfless work she does in the community, including...

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Aurora Ramadan Proclamation and Muslim Invocation

On March 12, 2024March 13, 2024 By admin

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, was joined by Aurora area Muslim leaders to mark the holy month of Ramadan at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 12. Muslims gathered the third night of the Holy Month of Ramadan to receive the City’s proclamation before breaking their nightly...

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