Aurora Festival of Lights
The Weisner Ice Rink cuts a pretty picture in the Aurora Festival of Lights in Phillips Park created by the Aurora Rotary Club.
Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil visits Aurora; ‘Diversity, energy’
Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil, the Consul General of Mexico in Chicago, was well-received during her first visit to Aurora Monday, Nov. 29. “Wow, Aurora really knows how to make you feel at home,” said the ambassador. “I love the diversity and the energy and how beautiful and organized everything is.”
Aurora leaf collection dates extended
The late change in seasons means leaves are falling slower than usual. Consequently, Aurora residents, similar to many other communities, icluding Naperville which will end Saturday, Dec. 4, will have more time to rake leaves. The Aurora free Fall Leaf Collection Program set to initially Friday, Dec. 3, has been
Outdoor nativity pageant in Aurora
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, will present its annual outdoor live nativity pageant at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. The public is invited to the performance on the church lawn. Admission and parking are free. Attendees will be invited to join in singing traditional carols with a
Tanner House tours in Aurora on Sundays
The Tanner House Museum, 304 Oak Avenue, Aurora, decorated for the holidays, will be open for walkthrough tours on the Sundays of December 5, 12, 19, and 26, from noon to 4 p.m.. The museum has not been open since 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We have had to
Aurora Carillon Lions starts
Lions Clubs International District 1-J’s newest club, Aurora Carillon Lions Club, debuted October 15 with a charter luncheon celebration in Naperville. Aurora Noon Lions sponsored Carillon. After a welcome and introduction of guests, Lion member Carol Pogue read the invocation from Lou Scanlon, chaplain at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
2,500 served at Aurora Thanksgiving drive-thru in Phillips Park
Volunteers provide placement of boxes of foot and household items in the truck of a vehicle in the city government of Aurora Thanksgiving drive-thru in Phillips Park for 2,500 recipients recently.
John Russell Day November 18 in Aurora an honor
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, Nov. 16 mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin proclaimed November 18 as John Russell Day in Aurora. He worked nearly 40 years at the Beacon News and eight years with the Aurora city government. In the
Aurorans can send military gifts from home
Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more special. The city government of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program honors active military personnel from Aurora by providing them with
Aurora Winter Lights Nov. 19
Holiday festivities will return to downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 19 for the first time in two years. Presented jointly by the city government of Aurora and Aurora Downtown, Winter Lights 2021 will start the holiday season in the City of Lights 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, with
Aurora Veterans Day Ceremony Moved Indoors, Parade Called Off Due to Inclement Weather
Although the weather may have changed Veterans Day plans for city of Aurora government officials and veterans honored, it certainly didn’t dampen the patriotic spirit. Out of an abundance of caution and with guidance from emergency management professionals, the Aurora city government Veterans Day parade scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 11,
Aurora First Fridays: Dia de los Muertos, Chalk
Chalk art receives an application to the pavement in Aurora during First Fridays festival Friday, Nov. 5
Checks for food pantries, zoning approval for Public Works
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented checks to food pantries with proceeds from the 14th annual Fox Valley Marines Detachment #1233 Golf Fundraiser in August at the Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove. The event raised more
Aurora Veterans Day parade, salute, will begin 10:15 a.m. November 11
Aurora will honor on Veterans Day the heroes who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country and Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, from Benton
Aurora LET IT SHINE Light Show
The City of Aurora government recently opened its newest holiday-themed light show at the Fox Valley Mall.
Alive Center pet parade in downtown Aurora
The Alive Center pet parade in downtown Aurora brought out a full variety of pets in the showcase.
Moment of silence special request at Aurora meeting
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin asked for a moment of silence for a friend of his, David Williams, who was a well known preacher, volunteer, and basketball coach at East Aurora High School. Mayor Irvin
Aurora First Fridays’ venues vital
Aurora First Fridays will celebrate Day of the Dead and with more than two dozen venues open to include art and music Friday, Nov. 5. Aurora Downtown’s Sugar Skull City will continue through Sunday with several venues offering special Day of the Dead activities at First Fridays. Pop ups will
Aurora Continues Senior Citizens Listening Tour October 29-November 4
Senior citizens in Aurora bring a lot of wisdom and life experiences to the table, and they have been sharing both with City officials this past week. Nearly 100 seniors, caretakers and service providers have attended the first three sessions of the ‘Enhancing Life and Legacy’ listening tour, and there
Aurora Ward 10’s first Fall Fest
Aurora Ward 10’s first Fall Fest brings youth together in color and with masks.