Aurora Fourth of July parade 2026
Representatives from Valley Sheltered Workshop (VSW) participate in Aurora’s Fourth of July in the downtown.
Aurora Fourth Fireworks Rescheduled
Following storms on the Fourth of July The Aurora fireworks show at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park will be rescheduled to Friday, July 10 at dusk. —City of Aurora government
Nicor Community Resource Fair July 9
Nicor Gas will host a free Community Connection Resource Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at West Aurora High School – Veterans Fieldhouse, 1201 W. New York Street, Aurora. The event will run and will feature information on energy efficiency products, bill payment assistance support, career
Jerri Lynn Baker, optimistic Waterford Place participant
By Caitlin Carmody, Rush Medical Center, Aurora, Ill. Being optimistic helps Jerri Lynn Baker go through her day-to-day life. When the 66-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, she wanted to keep that positive outlook. After hearing about a friend’s experience at Waterford Place in Aurora, Jerri Lynn did some initial
Aurora’s newest baby elk named by community vote
Following a two-week-long voting period, the City of Aurora is excited to reveal the name of the new baby elk that was born in early June at the Phillips Park Zoo. More than 800 votes were cast by the public, as voters chose from five names put together by the
Aurora Independence Day Extravaganza
The City of Aurora government is set to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show, featuring the 6050s Band, and Fourth of July Parade. The City’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will take place Friday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m..
Free World Cup viewing party in Aurora
The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
Start of a new life together, honoring Chet and Judy
Samantha and Joshua Campbell, Aurora residents, were both married June 20 at Chet and Judy Albright Park in Ward 6 on the west side of Aurora. The couple grew up in the Aurora area, Joshua graduating from West Aurora and Samantha from Kaneland. The location was a fitting place for
Intention drives Alley Art Fest, other past art events
Alley Art Festival is an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the second in a series about the event that is ending this year. Sixteen years is the sweet spot for me. I thought of ending Alley
Wesley United Methodist participates in Aurora Pride Parade
Congregants from Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora gather for a photo before marching in the Aurora’s annual Pride parade Sunday, June 14.
Reader’s Voice: Technology: Key component of public safety
June 10, 2026Dear editor; As someone who works in healthcare and advocates for small businesses in Aurora, I think a lot about what it takes for families, workers, and local business owners to feel safe in their own community. Aurora is Illinois’ second-largest city. We are also a city that
Cheap Trick in Aurora June 25
Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band from Rockford, will come to downtown Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, Thursday, June 25. Gates open at 6 p.m.. Show at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $50. For tickets and information, visit riveredgeaurora.com. —Jay Kelly PR
RiverEdge Park ribbon-cutting ceremony June 18
The City of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 to commemorate the reopening of RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, following nearly $16 million in renovations and expansion. The event, which is open to
Aurora Public Art debuts Unfinished Independence exhibit
City of Aurora’s Public Art Division opened a new exhibit Friday, June 5 entitled “Unfinished Independence,” a new dynamic, multi-artist exhibition that explores freedom, community identity, and the American promise. The exhibit is on display at 20 W. Downer Place, third floor, in the public art gallery. The gallery’s hours
Mayor of Aurora Honors Aurora University Student
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored an Aurora University student at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting for being selected to represent the State of Illinois at the 2026 College Student Congress presented by the Henry Clay Center in Washington, D.C.. Giselle Martinez, who is majoring in political science,
Aurora Special Census Job Fair Saturday, June 6
The City of Aurora government will host the Special Census Job Fair Saturday, June 6, at the Aurora Public Works Facility, 2185 Liberty St., Aurora. From 9 a.m. to noon, City staff will be on hand with computers and iPads to help you fill out applications to work for the
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Jim” Butler, Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Aurora
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Jim” Butler, was Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade in Aurora. He was joined by State Representative Stephanie Kifowit, also a Marine Corps Veteran. Butler joined the Marine Corps in 1959, serving in Okinawa, Japan, with the 3rd Recon Battalion. After four years of active-duty service
Aurora Mayor’s Awards of Excellence awards presented to participants in City of Lights Tournament
Representatives from the Waldo Middle School Girls Soccer Team show their Aurora Mayor’s Award of Excellence awards, commemorating their success in the City of Lights Tournament.
Aurora unveils the names of the four baby falcons hatched on the side of City Hall
Following an open call for nominations, and a week-long voting period, the City of Aurora is excited to reveal the names of the four baby falcons who hatched while under the wings of their mother on the side of City Hall in early May. Over 500 votes were cast by
Aurora Memorial Day Parade May 25
The City of Aurora is set to celebrate the 158th anniversary of Memorial Day with the annual Aurora Memorial Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m.. Longtime community member and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Jim” Butler, will serve