Aurora mayor John Laesch declared that the state of the City of Aurora is “strong and growing” at his first-ever State of the City Address April 16. He added that his administration will be prioritizing fiscal responsibility with a specific focus on sustainable growth and government efficiency. The event, which
The City of Aurora government will host its Spring Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 15. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary
The City of Aurora government is set to host two significant clean-up events Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Earth Day. The City’s Community Engagement Division will be spearheading Aurora’s first-ever city-wide clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon throughout all 10 of the City’s Wards. Each Ward will have one
The City of Aurora government’s Youth Services division is excited to announce the return of the Youth & Family Resource Fair! Taking place Thursday, April 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, the free, annual event will bring together more than
Kick-off spring with a fun, hands-on morning at the Aurora Children’s Bicycle Rodeo from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Resurrection Lutheran Church and School, 2567 W Sullivan Rd., Aurora. Kids can participate in an interactive riding course that practices important bike skills in a safe, supervised
In partnership with the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, everyone is invited to a wonderful day of family fun, community resources, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at West Aurora High School (Veterans Field House, Commonwealth Ave.) Activities include: Book giveaways, Arts and crafts, performances, games and inflatables,
Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center will host a family day Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, inside the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora. Admission and parking are free. Planned are printmaking demonstrations, flower diamond painting, kite making, pinwheel painting, bracelet making, a
Fifth Ward alderman, Carl Franco, will host an Aurora Fifth Ward neighborhood cleanup Saturday, April 25, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hall Elementary School, 2001 Heather Drive. Trash compactor trucks will accept items, including toys, bicycles, grills, wood, metal, household appliances, furniture, mattresses, building materials, and discarded paint
Approximately 40 people attended a March 31 town hall that focused on a long-vacant Aurora health club. Kane County District 4 Board member Mavis Bates hosted the meeting at Aurora Public Library–West Branch. Other guest speakers were John Mall, Kane County code enforcement officer; and Aurora Ward 5 alderman Carl
Hundreds of demonstrators at the No Kings rally in Aurora, line up along E. Galena Blvd. outside McCarty Park March 28.
The Aurora Greenfest is ready to give you and your family a fun-filled day, full of ways to take better care of yourselves and the planet. Our vendors will teach you everything about recycling, installing solar panels on your house, and saving money and energy in your home. The Fox
Aurora’s newly-renovated RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, is ready for upcoming varied events. Following a year off for renovations, RiverEdge is back with improved amenities and has grown its capacity from 6,000 to 7,500. Upcoming events are: •Blues on the Fox, featuring Trombone Shorty and Ally Venable, Saturday, June
Members of the City Council, Fire Department personnel, and community members celebrate the grand opening of Aurora Illinois Fire Department Fire Stations 9 and 13 with a ribbon-cutting March 13.
At the Tuesday, March 24 City Council meeting, the Aurora City Council approved new, first-of-its-kind regulations intended to safeguard residents and the environment from future data center development. The nearly five-hour meeting included 17 speakers. Most spoke out against data centers. The approval of the new ordinances came as the
There was a major fire at Bob Pietrusiak’s house in Aurora January 25. In the middle of the night, his son, Eric, woke him up as he was calling 911. In the rush to get out, Bob slipped on the floor in his bare feet and knelt on embers, resulting
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora, will host its 16th annual helicopter dropped-Easter Egg event Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m.. Pastor Rob Douglas said, “This is our gift to our community at Easter, as well as our way of inviting people to our worship services at 8
The City of Aurora government and the Aurora Fire Department will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the City’s two newest fire stations Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Station 9, 500 N. Eola Road, and Station 13, 1701 Bilter Road. Both stations
The City of Aurora government is partnering with the Aurora Downtown District to host a free, action-packed weekend of St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans. “Find Your Luck In Downtown Aurora,” which will take place March 14 and 15, will feature 15 downtown businesses in an event that is expected to deliver significant Irish cheer. From festive
Children make cake postcards at the Aurora Santori Library during First Fridays, March 6.
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I’m going to finish my 2-part series about Blessed Sacrament Parish in North Aurora this week, with a story about Sister Rose Marie Weber. I stated in my previous article, Sr. Rose was born in Aurora, along with five brothers and three sisters. I knew
