Aurora Farmer’s Market, varied fun
Children chase bubbles from a machine at the downtown Aurora farmer’s market Saturday, July 8.
Aurora City Council approves redevelopment agreement for Italian restaurant, Amore Mio
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved, 10-1, a redevelopment agreement with a new Italian restaurant at 31-33 West New York Street known as Amore Mio, Tuesday, July 11. Recently-elected alderman-at-large John Laesch was the one dissenting vote at the full City Council meeting immediately after the Committee of
Aurora Police Department receives FOID grant
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has announced the Aurora Police Department (APD) will receive another grant from the Illinois State Police (ISP) to help enforce Firearms Owners Identification Card Act policies and keep Aurora streets safe. The ISP issued $37,501 to the Aurora Police Department to conduct enforcement operations for
Auto show at Bloomhaven Community Healthcare Center
Bloomhaven Community Healthcare Center, 301 Weston Avenue in Aurora, will host an auto show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The public is invited. Admission, parking and car entries are free. Autos will be on display in the center parking lot. Pre-registration is required for auto entries.
First Christian of Aurora Car show
About 40 custom and classic vehicles were showcased at First Christian Church of Aurora’s annual car show Saturday, July 8. A food truck and an indoor craft fair were included.
Aurora Fourth of July Parade 2023
Paul Konrad of Aurora, WGN-TV morning show host, waves to the crowd during the Independence Day parade in Aurora during the morning July 4.
Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks 2023
Independence Day fireworks Monday, July 3 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora explode in the night in celebration.
Final goodbyes to late Aurora Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns
Seven doves were released in front of Aurora City Hall Friday, June 30 in memory of the late Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns as part of a horse drawn carriage Final Consent Procession.
Aurora Rotary Clubs merge
The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club was chartered 30 years ago in a combined ceremony with the Rotary Club of Aurora (Noon) that was celebrating the anniversary of 70 years since of charter. July 1, the start of all Rotary Clubs’ fiscal years, the Noon Rotary Club joined with the Sunrise
Digital artist, Sam Villegas, draws praise at Aurora show
After relocating legally to the United States, Sam Villegas earned a degree, a prestigious job, and accolades from his employer, who said Villegas’ rare talent has led to sales for the Company, Bureau Gravity. Digital marketing agency Bureau Gravity in Aurora was host to a gallery show and artistic presentation
Aurora to be host to horse-drawn procession for alderwoman who died unexpectedly
A trailblazing history-maker, in 1991, she was the first Black person elected to the Aurora City Council, and last week, she became the first sitting City Council member to die while in office. In between were 32 years of making more history, making significant moves, and making the lives of
Groundbreaking ceremony for Green Freedom, 17-home, net-zero-energy subdivision in Aurora
U.S. Congressman Bill Foster (D-11), center, presents a ceremonial $1.25 million check Tuesday, June 27, at a groundbreaking ceremony for Green Freedom, a 17-home, net-zero-energy subdivision on Aurora’s southwest side by Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Aurora invites Bears as viable relocation option
Chicago Bears general manager Kevin Warren said this week the Chicago Bears are now “in a position to start exploring other places and opportunities and no longer considers Arlington Heights as a singular focus.” This is ideal timing because the City of Aurora submitted to Warren a letter of interest
Scheketa Hart-Burns remembered in Aurora for service
She made history when she was elected in 1991 to the Aurora City Council and continued to blaze a trail of unparalleled leadership, service, and advocacy, for the next three decades. A trailblazing public servant whose name is synonymous with Aurora, Ward 7 alderwoman, Scheketa Hart-Burns, was the first African
International soccer star, Angel Reyna, visits Aurora
International soccer star, Angel Reyna, starts his multi-day visit to Aurora last week with a 90-minute community talk Thursday, June 21 to more than 500 youth and parents, followed by an autograph signing session for another hour.
Juneteenth ceremony in Aurora
The Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony in Aurora Monday, June 19 included Miss Black Aurora, Charitee Cocroft, left, and Mr. Black Aurora, Peter Eta.
Aurora Kidz N Boats
Youth receive experiences and training in boats Saturday, June 17 in an event, Aurora Kidz N Boats, on Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park in Aurora.
Laura Lynne Art to open in Aurora
Laura Lynne Art will be host to an open studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Laura’s new Aurora studio will feature her latest playful, bright, and vibrant collage works and wearable art. Laura Lynne will display her new jewelry line, which includes earrings which showcase her
Students sing at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora
Students sing in a closing ceremony Friday for “Twists and Turns,” vacation bible school at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora.
Summer activities plentiful in Aurora downtown
Summer is here. Officially. It’s time to get serious about getting out in the community and enjoying Summer events. Sunday, June 25, Aurora Public Art will be host to Asphalt Mural Fest from noon to 6 p.m. at Downer Place and Stolp Avenue in downtown Aurora. It’s a free event