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
‘Tina’ de Chaud new to Aurora Downtown
Aurora Downtown is excited to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Christina “Tina” de Chaud. Tina brings more than 20 years of business experience with her most recent positions being associate director, Client Operations at Baker McKenzie and previously SVP, manager of Worldwide Marketing and Resource Services at
Jordan Lesniak new Aurora Public Library District Foundation manager
The Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Lesniak as its new Foundation manager. Lesniak will be responsible for leading the Foundation’s fundraising efforts, as well as developing and implementing events and initiatives that support the Library’s mission. I asked Jordan about where he
VNA Health Care host to panel
A dozen local to national experts shared views on lowering health care costs at VNA Health Care Monday. VNA was host to the session at its Aurora headquarters. Linnea Windel, VNA executive director, moderated the gathering designed to highlight how the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care costs. National
Aurora Welcomes Eight New Stores to Fox Valley Mall
Shoppers at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora now have eight new stores to visit. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin joined new business owners and store managers to celebrate their new ventures with a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the group ceremony, a crowd of well-wishers visited each store with the mayor
Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash
Bill Burns, right, puts the grill through its paces at Martin Luther King Park Saturday, Aug. 20 in Aurora’s 36th annual Back-to-School Bash.
Aurora City government to apply for Garfield Park grant
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved a Resolution authorizing the City government to apply for a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for improvements at Garfield Park at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 22. City government of Aurora documents show the City is
Family Focus will present ‘Roots Aurora’ Friday, Sept. 1
The vibrant city of Aurora is set to come alive Friday, Sept. 1 when Family Focus proudly presents “Roots Aurora,” a free community block party celebrating the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our diverse community. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the
Alley art Festival will fill downtown Aurora again
Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for a 13th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The festival will welcome 90 artists this year. The popular, grassroots art festival will return to Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street. “It’s
Aurora Uke Fest 2023
Aurora Uke Fest includes Hix Brothers Ukulele Band Saturday, Aug. 19 in downtown Aurora.
Volunteers incredible assets to wonderful evenings
This column is a shout-out to volunteers. I was recently part of the organizational team for Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry’s annual Harvest Dinner. The five-course dinner in mid-August showcases food harvested from Marie’s Garden across the street from the Pantry on Highland Avenue. Incredible dishes are then created by local
Ribbon-cutting for Dream Dance Academy in Aurora
Young dancers perform at the ribbon-cutting for the Dream Dance Academy in Aurora Sunday, Aug. 19.
Pickleball courts in Aurora, great fun
The fast-growing game, pickleball, extends to Simmons Park on Indian Trail in Aurora August 17.
1,000 School Supply Kits Assembled at Packing Party for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school fair on Sunday, August 20
It was a different kind of party with a purpose in Aurora, Wednesday, Aug. 16. Community volunteers gathered for a special school supplies packing party in preparation for Aurora’s largest and longest-running back-to-school bash this weekend. More than 1,000 school supply kits were packed for elementary, middle, and high school
Aurora Council considers Garfield Park improvement
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution authorizing the City government to apply for a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for improvements at Garfield Park. A presentation was provided at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 15. City government
Aurora’s community celebrates India’s independence
Indians in Aurora celebrated Tuesday the 77th Anniversary of the independence of India. August 15 is celebrated globally as India Day, marking the country’s independence from Britain in 1947. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin and Aurora Alderwoman Shweta Baid, the first Indian American elected in the state’s second-largest city, hosted Aurora’s
Aurora officials help senior veteran John Krebs with chair
The Aurora Police Department recognizes Officer. J. Sullivan for his efforts in helping a Aurora Marine veteran in need. Sullivan is assigned the Bureau of Neighborhood Policing in the Aurora downtown district. He connected with John Krebs, a former Marine tank operator during the Vietnam War. Krebs, 80 years of
Super Bowl Champion strolls through the halls of Aurora City Hall
It’s not every day a Super Bowl Champion strolls through the halls of Aurora City Hall. That’s why some staff members who are longtime Chicago Bears fans were stunned when retired Chicago Bears player Dennis McKinnon walked into the lobby recently. A wide receiver for the 1985 Super Bowl Champion