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Mayor-elect of Aurora, John Laesch announces Transition Team

City of Aurora mayor-elect John Laesch recently announced the formation of his official Transition Team—a dynamic and diverse group of civic leaders, policy experts, organizers, and longtime public servants who will help shape the future of Aurora’s city government. Although the transition team includes three sitting Aldermen, Laesch will be

Aurora Council honors Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation in honor of April being national Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month at the April 15 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Mayor Irvin invited members of Aurora’s Sikh community to share more about the Sikh faith and the purpose

Aurora City Council honors two State wrestling champions

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored State wrestling champions Alex Leon and Jayleen DeAlba at the Tuesday, April 8 City Council meeting. The middle school students are on the honor roll at the Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and have won multiple State championships. •The meeting with presentations and

Photo of State champions Weston Bridges Warriors at Aurora City Council 3-25-25

Aurora City Council honors Weston Bridges Warriors

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Weston Bridges Warriors basketball team Tuesday, March 25 at the City Council meeting. The Warriors Special Olympics basketball team clinched second place for Division 2 and the championship for Division 11. Weston Bridges is an independent community for adult individuals with

Aurora City Council, mayor honor Women’s History Month

By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored alderwomen Juany Garza, Patty Smith, and Shweta Baid along with other female City leaders for Women’s History Month at the Tuesday, March 18, City Council Committee of the Whole meeting. In addition, superintendent of East Aurora School District 131, Jennifer Norrell was

Renown Aurora pianist headlines benefit concert

Internationally acclaimed pianist Huntley Brown of Aurora rocked St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurora Friday evening, March 7. Several hundred people attended. With children’s choirs and vocals by daughter Nadia Brown, Brown headlined an annual fundraiser for Covenant Christian School in Aurora. Brown is chairman of the Aurora K-12 private