By Jason Crane Discussion about some restaurants in Aurora continuing to provide indoor service during the shutdown was a part of the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform. Alex Alexandrou, chief administrative services officer for the city government of Aurora said, “We have
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved the purchase and installation of a body-worn camera system for the Aurora Police Department (APD). The approval is another step in a lengthy process due to budget considerations
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council listened to an update on the community listening sessions and approval for funding of Aurora’s Hesed House improvements. See below. The first of five community listening sessions on policing
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council listened to an update on research implementation of the Civilian Review Board. More than 60 recommendations from the Community Review and Recommendations are available at www.aurora-il.org/2175/CHANGE-Reform-Initiative. A listening tour
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved, after much debate, resolution 20-0431 to purchase 150 complete sets of personal protective equipment (riot gear) at $88,583.00 for the Aurora Police Department. The vote was 8-3 with
Robert J. O’Connor, alderman-at-large on the Aurora City Council, announced Wednesday, Aug. 26 that he will not be a candidate for reelection in the 2021 Spring elections. O’Connor is serving in his ninth term, first elected in 1985. O’Connor indicated that he has truly enjoyed his service on the Council
By Jason Crane The Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, included more than 10 individuals concerned with the City’s plan to purchase 150 complete sets of riot gear for the Aurora police. Aurora resident Jordan Jeffries said he would like aldermen to vote
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin, shared a 60-day update on his C.H.A.N.G.E. Reform Initiative at the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform. CHANGE is an acronym for: Community Helping Aurora’s Necessary Growth and Empowerment. Launched June 9, the initiative
By Jason Crane At the city government of Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved an ordinance to grant additional time for compliance of the Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility at 1415 Corporate Boulevard near the entrance of the outlet
By Jason Crane Discussions at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, included requiring a certified statement of expenses detailing line items to a contractor’s statement and an owner’s statement to be included as part of an amendment to a redevelopment agreement before the City
Jennifer Stallings, Aurora city clerk swears in Keith Cross, left, and David McCabe.
At a special meeting of the Aurora City Council Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council approved an ammendment to the liquor code ordinance that allows alcohol to be sold at kiosks in the Fox Valley Mall. The proposed code changes allow for the strolling concept where
Receiving honors at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday is Mirna Lopez Rivera. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented an Award of Excellence to Lopez Rivera for being named by WGN News as one of the four finalists of the most Remarkable Women in Chicagoland.
Receiving honors at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday is Pastor Janice Donelson, center, of Everlasting Word Church in Aurora.
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin honors Cub Scouts Pack 543 at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday. Cub Scouts Pack 543 are chartered by Grace Community Christian Church in Aurora.
City government of Aurora officials introduce four Aurora Police Department personnel at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday.
Retired United States Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel, Chaplain, and Wayside Cross volunteer, teacher, and mentor in Aurora, Ray Hinsch, speaks on behalf of 19 registered sex offenders at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday.
Martin Lyons, chief financial officer for the city of Aurora government, answers Aurora City Council members’ questions at a special City Council meeting Monday at City Hall.
Rick Veenstra, Aurora city government corporation counsel, offers an explanation at Tuesday afternoon’s Aurora mayor’s media briefing about the violation notices given to 19 child sex offenders residing at Wayside Cross Ministries in downtown Aurora.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council Tuesday, approved an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020. There were no speakers at the public hearing on the proposed budget in conjunction with the regular City Council meeting. With carryovers,
