First Friday’s Block Party in Aurora
Aurora First Fridays and the Stolp Avenue Block Party reflects a diverse crowd and many activities, including Double Dutch.
Aurora City Council meeting focuses on Ward 7 finalists and TIF discussion
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin introduced the finalists for the Ward 7 seat for alderman and the Aurora City Council discussed, at length, TIF districts for approximately three hours at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 8. The introduction of the finalists for the Ward 7 seat
Stolp Island Social in Aurora closes
The city of Aurora government announced the closure of Stolp Island Social in a news release Tuesday, Aug. 8. Three months after opening, the COVID-19 era hit, and the devastating global pandemic shuttered businesses immediately, most for the long term, and some permanently. With theatres and restaurants being part of
Comics, pop culture, an Aurora Public Library District focus Aug. 26
If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate your love of comics and pop culture, then the Aurora Public Library District’s (APLD) will hold a CAPE Con event Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Santori Library in Aurora is the place to be! Participants come to this event
Lemonade, popcorn, promotes garage sale
Axel Dellis, 9, serves a lemonade Friday, Aug. 4 to a patron at his stand in Aurora. Background making popcorn are siblings Gracie Dellis, 12, and Mason Dellis, 10.
Aurora Noon Lions Club members at Aurora Farmers Market
Aurora Noon Lions Club members Jay Short, left, and Bill Becker greet visitors to the Lions’ booth at downtown Aurora Farmers Market Saturday, Aug. 5.
Mutual Ground names new CEO
Mutual Ground, Inc.’s next chief executive officer, Linda Maranda, joins the organization after serving as vice president of Strategic Partnerships for Haymarket Center in Chicago Aurora-based Mutual Ground announced June 20, 2023, that Linda Maranda has been hired as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Maranda, who is leaving her
National Night Out: Community participation
Aurora residents and first responders enjoy National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 26 neighborhood events spanning the City’s ten wards.
51st Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Festival in Aurora
Nearly 5,000 individuals flocked to downtown Aurora Sunday, July 30, for the 51st Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Festival.
Aurora City Council considering solar panels at Aurora Airport
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a land lease at the Aurora Municipal Airport and the Northeast corner of Sullivan Road and Route 25 in Aurora for the installation of solar panels for a community solar program. Consent was given at the Committee of the Whole (COW)
Uke Fest in Aurora Saturday, Aug. 19
The sixth annual Aurora Uke Fest will be Saturday, Aug. 19 in downtown Aurora, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.. Ukulele workshops will begin at 11 a.m. overlooking the Fox River at Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue. There will be an open mike at 11 a.m. and a strumalong session at
Plumbers And Pipefitters Hall demolition in Aurora
Workers demolish the former plumbers and pipefitters hall at 1295 Butterfield Road in Aurora on Tuesday.
Aurora City Council approves loan to La Quinta De Los Reyes restaurant
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved, 9-1, a redevelopment agreement providing a forgivable and a non-forgivable loan totaling $1.1 Million to Lazaro Rs Corp, Inc., operating under the assumed business name of La Quinta De Los Reyes at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 25. Recently-elected alderman-at-large John
Street banner reflects 100 years since Boxcar Camp
In February, I wrote in The Voice on celebrating five milestones that honor Aurora’s history and its forward momentum. The milestones highlight the growth, legacy, and community that help our City to thrive. Aurora embodies those three words in spirit, but there’s a story that brings them to life. That
Two free movie nights at Mundy Park by Aurora Downtown
Aurora Downtown will be host to two free movie nights this Summer at Mundy Park July 27 and August 24. Movie Nights at Mundy Park will have on the screen, Men In Black at dusk, July 27. Almost Famous will be on the screen August 24. The brew and view
Eight young authors publish first books
Eight young authors in Aurora were celebrated last weekend for publishing their first books! Ranging in age from 5 to 16 years old, the youth authors are graduates of the third cohort of Dream Scribers, a program through Talented Tenth Social Services, a non-profit organization based in Aurora. The Dream
Puerto Rican Community in Aurora starts Heritage Week with energetic, and moving, Flag Raising Ceremony
The music was booming. The dancing was electrifying. The cheers were resounding. The pride was palpable. The flag is flying high. It was indeed a party with a purpose in Aurora as Puerto Rican community members, and supporters gathered downtown for the annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony. The ceremony
Aurora Studio 54 on Stolp
Two-year old Majesty, wearing bell-bottom pants, shows her dance moves as one of many winners of the 70s outfit contest in downtown Aurora Thursday, July 13 at the monthly Studio 54 celebration.
Aurora considers to match funds for Luminosity
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering accepting a grant of more than $192,000 to be host to a Luminosity festival in 2024. The Council viewed a presentation by Jennifer Byrne, director of Aurora Public Art at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, July 18. City
Madonna High School All-Class Reunion
Madonna High School will have an all-class reunion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn, Aurora. There will be a Mass for those who wish to attend at 12:30 p.m.. Come see the memories, photos, year books and so