German Flag Raising-Ceremony in Aurora
The City of Aurora government was host to the inaugural German Flag Raising-Ceremony, October 3, in recognition of the day and the heritage of Germans in Aurora.
$102,000 raised for Latino youth scholarships
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to a report on the Fiestas Patrias scholarship fundraiser after a two-year hiatus at the Tuesday, Oct. 4 Committee of the Whole meeting. Tony Martinez, director of Communications for the city of Aurora government, said $102,000 was raised for scholarships for Latino
When going to the dogs offers a good day, community fun
One-hundred dogs representing approximately 30 breeds competed Sunday, Oct. 2 in Aurora’s fourth annual Aurora Pooch Parade.
French 75 Gallery and Lounge in Aurora celebrates first anniversary
French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Boulevard, will celebrate its first anniversary at First Fridays October 7.
City of Aurora’s custodians celebrated
The City of Aurora’s custodians in the Facilities Division receive honors for their work on National Custodian Appreciation Day last week.
First Fridays in Aurora October 7 an offer of full variety
First Fridays, October 7, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage and more including a bra drive and a chicken soup contest in downtown Aurora. Santori Public Library, 101 S. River Street, will celebrate Hispanic Heritage with artisan ice cream, Danzantes Unidos MITOTILIZTLI dancers, a craft, Oaxacan Woman Cultural Heritage photography exhibit, free
Aurora’s Bob O’Connor remembered
The Aurora community mourns the passing of longtime alderman and the 58th mayor of Aurora, Robert J. O’Connor. Robert James O’Connor (Bob) died away at home September 15, 2022. “Aurora has lost one of its most dedicated public servants,” said Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin. “With a heavy heart, we
Aurora City Council reflects on the late Bob O’Connor
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council members shared heart-felt stories and reflected on their experiences with the late alderman-at-large and the 58th mayor of Aurora, Robert (Bob) J. O’Connor, at the Tuesday, Sept. 27 Aurora City Council meeting. A moment of silence was held for O’Connor who received a
Aurora Recycling Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru
The City of Aurora will be host to its free Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Bednarcik Junior High School, 3025 Heggs Road, Aurora. All items are free to recycle, including televisions. The event is open to the first registered 1,500 Aurora
Aurora City Council honors Emergency Management Agency (EMA) volunteers
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored volunteers of Aurora’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Aurora City Council meeting as part of September’s National Preparedness Month. The event each September was created to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that
Aurora COW review: Minority, women, disabled, program
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council discussed results of the availability and disparity study performed by Griffin and Strong, P.C. at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6. City government of Aurora documents show by accepting the study and recommendations, staff members can
Reader’s Commentary: Celebration of Deligiannis couple: 60 years Sept. 10
By Penny Panayiota DeligiannisAurora, Ill. We received an amazing telephone call from City Hall in Aurora, Ill.. In the State of Illinois, Aurora is the second largest city (Population: 177,070) after Chicago. With a unanimous vote, Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and the Aurora City Council officially have approved to
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Aurora
Children participate in a celebration. A most prominent festival in the Hindu tradition was the weekend of September 3-4 in Aurora.
First Fridays in downtown Aurora
Visitors peruse an outdoor vendor’s offerings during First Fridays in downtown Aurora September 2.
Mayor Irvin of Aurora to find growth following defeat
Whether Mayor Richard Irvin’s run for the statehouse put Aurora on the map, a question asked by some, seems irrelevant on the heels of his third-place finish in the Illinois GOP primary. Admittedly, it was a tough loss for Irvin, the city’s first African American mayor. And it’s fair to
Aurora Back 2 The Books Event, Nintendo Switch winner
This week, Aiden, a kindergartner at McCleery Elementary School in Aurora, was awarded a Nintendo Switch as part of the Back 2 The Books Event.
Joint outdoor service for Our Savior Lutheran Church, and New England Congregational Church
A Summer series of monthly joint outdoor services will conclude Sunday, Sept. 4, at New England.
Fourth Annual Aurora Pooch Parade registration open
Registration is open for the fourth Annual Aurora Pooch Parade
Aurora First Fridays Sept. 2
First Fridays will feature Nuna Ceramics grand opening Friday, Sept. 2, at 77 S. Lake Street, Aurora and The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange’s local hip hop art show at 64 S. River Street. —Downtown Aurora
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners roundtable discussion in Aurora
Government officials and Hispanic small-business owners held a roundtable discussion Thursday to explore needs of owners, federal funding opportunities and expanding access to resources. Congressman Bill Foster and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood co-sponsored the event at Sergio’s Furniture in downtown Aurora. Guests included Congressman Tony Cardenas of Los Angeles, a former