Aurora Pooch Parade 2023
The Aurora Pooch Parade Sunday, Oct. 1 had many adorable pooches in Phillips Park
1,200 television sets dropped off at Aurora’s free Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru
More than 30 tons of electronics will not be thrown into Illinois landfills thanks to a community-wide recycling event Saturday, Sept. 30 in Aurora.
Aurora Municipal Airport host to Experimental Aircraft Association
Posing for a photo are attendees at Sunday’s rally by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 579 at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove.
Wyckwood House secret sauce adding cocktail bar
It’s nice to have a place where everyone knows your name. When I first moved back to Aurora after living in Tucson, Ariz. for a decade, that place for me became River’s Edge Cafe. I would often visit the friendly cafe on Downer Place with my toddler in hand, and
Aurora’s youngest City Council member sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 19
Aurora has a new alderman, and he’s the youngest on the Aurora City Council. New Ward 7 alderman Brandon Tolliver, 34, was sworn in before a cheering crowd of more than 250 family, friends, colleagues, and supporters. A bittersweet night was mixed with emotions of joy for the new alderman
Aurora Council considers makeover of Millennium Plaza
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution authorizing the director of the Purchasing Department to execute a contract with Hitchcock Design Group for preliminary design services for Millennium Plaza in the amount of $70,000.00. Information was provided at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday,
Aurora Council approves purchase of property for Fire Station
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 3.16 acres of property to facilitate the construction of a new Fire Station #9 at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 12. The property, known as the Hamman property, is at 7S330 Eola Road, between
Bomb threat at Aurora Public Library
At approximately 2:41 p.m. September 12, officers were dispatched to Aurora Public Library District branches after a bomb threat was received through an online source. An evacuation was ordered at all three branches as a precautionary measure while officers investigated. A physical search of each location was conducted, and no
100th birthday for Aurora’s Lettie Baker
It was a special celebration in Aurora for a budding centenarian! Lettie Baker turned 100 years old September 9! Born September 9, 1923, in Tennessee, Lettie moved to Aurora 70 years ago. Her children, niece, and approximately two dozen friends at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, gathered to celebrate her
Aurora firefighters 9/11 plaques
From left, Aurora Fire Battalion Chief Will Torres, Aurora Fire Battalion Chief Randy Leek and Aurora Fire Division Chief Jason Demas on Monday receive special plaques for their service in New York City immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
City of Aurora Document Shredding Event September 16
City of Aurora, Wards 8, 9, & 10 and all DuPage County Residents are invited to a shred event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 16 at Fire Station #8, 3770 McCoy Drive, Aurora. A maximum of five banker boxes will be allowed per vehicle. For questions, please contact
Aurora First Fridays, If These Walls Could Talk
Business owners of If These Walls Could Talk custom framing and gallery, Tim Frederick, left, and Jen Rauch, right, welcome Nolan McCants, owner of The Nolan Gallery, Friday, September 1.
Reader’s Voice: Kane seeks election integrity
September 5, 2023Dear editor; Many question whether election totals reported by Illinois election authorities are always accurate. Errors can occur, and sometimes election contests are decided by only a handful of votes. However, in Illinois, independent audits of computerized election reports prepared by county clerks and election boards are not
Brandon Tolliver appointed alderman for Ward 7 in Aurora
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, announced Brandon Tolliver as his nominee for Ward 7 alderman at a special City Council meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 5. Born and raised on Aurora’s West Side, Tolliver attended West Aurora School District 129 from kindergarten through 12th grade, where he was graduated
Aurora Birthdays: 1 and 100 Sept. 14
Aurora’s unique cross-generation birthday celebration returns after a multi-year hiatus. The City of Aurora government is celebrating our golden elders and some the youngest residents simultaneously at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The one and 100 birthday celebration will bring
State officials in Aurora area receive awards
Six elected officials of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly were honored this week for stalwart work in passing legislation that directly impacted the city of Aurora. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence to the six legislators representing Aurora in the Illinois House of Representatives and the
Late Aurora Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns’ legacy through new foundation
The legacy and impact of the late Aurora Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns will continue through a new foundation established in her memory. Managed by the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, the Scheketa Hart-Burns Memorial Foundation was set-up by her widower, William Burns, and children to honor Scheketa Hart-Burns’ legacy
Aurora Alley Artfest, draws crowds
The annual Alley Artfest in Aurora last weekend includes visitors walking on the alley in downtown Aurora
Down to three in Aurora
And then there were three. Fourteen aspirants applied to fill the Aurora Ward 7 aldermanic seat left vacant due to the unexpected death of longtime alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns. City ordinance calls for mayor Richard Irvin to appoint the person who will complete the remaining term until the next general election
Little Shop of Horrors in Aurora
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre, the Nation’s largest musical theater subscription house, will present the beloved, doo-wop R&B sensation Little Shop of Horrors, August 30-October 15. Opening night will be Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.. For tickets and information, visit paramountaurora.com, or call (630) 896-6666. Little Shop of Horrors is written