The Aurora Downtown District will host a full day of free, festive, Hispanic cultural celebrations Saturday, Oct.24 Trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses will be from noon to 3 p.m.. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. more events such as face-painting, a community altar display, seasonal treats, live music, arts and
The City of Aurora’s Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will host a Diwali celebration at Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Rd. Aurora from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. It will be a time of culture, music, performances, and ethnic food. —City of Aurora government
Aurora’s CITY HALL-O-WEEN event will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Wilder Park, 350 N River St., Aurora. There will be plenty of candy, music, and fun giveaways. —City of Aurora government
A statement from mayor john laesch on alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora, October 11: “I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent news that an alleged mass shooting plot targeted members of a Hindu temple here in Aurora. No one should ever feel threatened, unsafe, or attacked for
Aurora Police Officer, Justin Cebulski, helped seven residents safely evacuate a burning home September 21, including a man who remained asleep in a bedroom as the fire spread. At approximately 6:27 a.m., Aurora Police responded to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of North Randall Road. Officer Cebulski
The Aurora City Council honors the girls and boys teams for winning the City of Lights Tournament Cross Country Championships
Robert “Rob” Prisco, Prisco’s Family Market president, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the market’s 100th anniversary October 16.
The following seats are up for election at the 2027 Aurora Consolidated Election: Alderman-at-large, alderperson Ward 1, alderperson Ward 3, alderperson Ward 5, alderperson Ward 6, and alderperson Ward 8. The first day to file nominating petitions is October 19. The last day to file nominating petitions is October 26.
City of Aurora deputy mayor Casildo “Casey” Cuevas presents the Aurora West Side Reading Circle group a proclamation on behalf of Aurora mayor John Laesch, to declaring December 5 as “Aurora West Side Reading Circle Day” in the City of Aurora.
At the October 6 Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting, mayor John Laesch, left, honored Aurora resident, Alexandra Jurado, Rosary College Prep, who earned a perfect ACT score. City of Aurora government photo
Aurora mayor John Laesch, second from left, presents Aurora Lion Club member, Steve Lord, a proclamation to designate October 8 as World Sight Day October 6.
Aurora mayor John Laesch is opposing a proposed 15% water rate hike ($18 per water bill) for a Text-a-Physician program being advanced by State representative Barbara Hernandez, citing concerns over automatic enrollment, increased water bills, and unanswered questions about the program’s medical safeguards, privacy protections, and legal liability. The proposed
Whether it’s pumpkin-ed out or makes the hair on our necks stand up, the City of Aurora government is looking for houses that scream “Halloween” for this year’s Haunt Your House Decorating Contest. Submit an entry today and take photos that best showcase your work. Your Halloween masterpiece will be
September 24, 2026Dear editor; Please Vote “No” on the Aurora Mayoral Recall Referendum Aurora voters will decide on the November ballot whether to support a referendum to allow the recall of an incumbent mayor. A recall would not even require the mayor to have committed an illegal act, which State
Help is needed to make this fall’s Aurora Citywide Cleanup Day a success! Gather friends, family, or neighbors and join in keeping our community clean and beautiful. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for this community-wide event. The start of the
As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, young residents aged 15-24 can now receive microgrants to design and implement projects that improve their community and support the City of Aurora’s sustainability goals. Aurora is one of only 300 cities worldwide participating in this program. Areas of sustainability
In accordance with the Illinois Police and Community Relations Improvement Act (50 ILCS 727/1-10), Kane County State’s attorney Jamie L. Mosser today announced her office’s determination that the January 21, 2026, Aurora police officer-involved fatal shooting of 27-year-old Temesgen Welendreyas, of Aurora, was justified as self-defense and the defense of
The City of Aurora government will host its third annual Fall Food Truck Festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. More than 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, serving a
The eighth Annual City of Aurora Pooch Parade will take place Sunday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilder Park & Promenade, 350 N. River St., Aurora. Come socialize your pups while competing to win prizes in different categories: Biggest dog, smallest dog, best costume, twinsies (owner
The City of Aurora will have its last meeting as part of the Summer Civics Series, covering a finalized 2027 budget overview and discussion. Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Aurora Public Works Facility, 2185 Liberty Street, Aurora. The final event will consist of a
