First Fridays’ Food Truck gathering in Aurora
Youth enjoy ice cream at the Food Truck delight at First Friday’s in Aurora Friday, May 6.
Redistricting Aurora wards topic at COW
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council listened to a presentation of the law for redistricting Aurora’s wards at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, May 3. The report was presented by Ross Secler and Frank Calabrese on the redistricting of the City Council which
Holocaust Remembrance Day program Wednesday, April 27 in Aurora
At a Holocaust Remembrance Day program Wednesday, April 27, Rabbi Edward Friedman of Temple B’nai Israel in Aurora, left, chats with Rev. John Bell, pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Aurora proclamation presentation for the month of Ramadan
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, center, is joined by Kashif Fakhruddin, president of the Islamic Center of Naperville (second from left), and fellow Muslims, during a special proclamation presentation for the month of Ramadan.
Aurora’s annual Fifth Ward cleanup
Workers toss trash into a double line of compactor trucks on a rainy Saturday, April 30, at Lindsay Windows in Aurora during an annual Fifth Ward cleanup from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Kansas, Ambrosia, at RiverEdge July 24
Two of the most iconic classic rock bands from the 1970s and 1980s, Kansas and Ambrosia, will perform live Sunday, July 24, at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, downtown Aurora’s beautiful outdoor music venue. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the show will start at 7
Jericho Circle: Scrutiny at Aurora Committee of the Whole
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council gave consent to a permit for the development of Fourteen Forty Nine Senior Estates Subdivision to be constructed in the same site of the demolished Jericho Circle subdivision at the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, April 19. City
Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru in Aurora
The city of Aurora government’s Neighborhood Standards Division was host to its annual Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru at no cost to residents, Saturday, April 16.
A Night of Culture and Champions at Aurora City Council
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented the Mayor’s Award of Excellence to many individuals at the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, April 12. The theme was A Night of Culture and Champions: • Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation with members of the Illinois Sikh
Aurora’s First Fridays, Pandemic Memorial
Emily Hinton from Aurora snaps a photo of her son, Ben, in front of a paper crane memorial as part of Aurora’s First Fridays event.
Aurora government takes lead in FOL; ponders phishing
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, April 5, Council members discussed a resolution to enter into a donation agreement with the Aurora Rotary Club Foundation (the foundation arm of the Rotary Club of Aurora) for their inventory of lights displays. City
Inaugural St. Patrick’s Day flag-raising ceremony in Aurora
An inaugural St. Patrick’s Day flag-raising ceremony in Aurora Thursday, March 17 offers a tribute to Aurora area residents of Irish heritage.
Christkindlemarket in Aurora
German American Events, LLC is thrilled to announce that the Christkindlmarket will return to the western suburbs! Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin mentioned in the State of the City address “Moving Aurora Forward: The Facts. The Future,” the market will have its 2022 season debut at RiverEdge Park, in downtown
Aurora Council considers permit for cannabis dispensary
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, March 15, Council members gave consent to an Ordinance granting a conditional use permit for a cannabis dispensing facility on the property at 35 N. Broadway, which is the PME School of Cake Decorating &
Boss Babes host to special St. Patrick’s Day happy hour
Thursday, Aurora Downtown and Wyckwood House will be host to Boss Babes for a special St. Patrick’s happy hour event from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wyckwood House, 14 W. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. Shannon Gutierrez, owner of Wyckwood House, and Marissa Amoni, manager of Aurora Downtown, started
Aurora City Council approves police contract, P.O.W.E.R. group
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, March 8, City Hall’s new P.O.W.E.R. Women employee resource group was introduced to the community, where two dozen members received the Mayor’s Proclamation for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. P.O.W.E.R. is an acronym for presenting opportunities
Aurora City Council considers regulations for vape shops
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, March 1, Council members discussed a proposed amendment to the code of ordinances pertaining to the licensure of retailers engaged in the business of selling certain vapor and alternate tobacco and nicotine products. Discussions centered
Concerns articulated on truck noise at Aurora City Council
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 22, many individuals received the Mayor’s Award of Black Excellence: The award, which honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in the community, were presented to: • Pastor George Grant who founded New Jerusalem Church in
Grants assist Aurora downtown sites
Aurora Downtown’s Business Attraction and Retention (BAR) Committee offers a variety of grants to help support established businesses, property owners, and initiatives taking place in the downtown special service area (SSA One). For a second year, Aurora Downtown’s BAR Committee will provide two types of grants in areas that assist
The Aurora grant events program open
The City of Aurora government has opened its annual grant program for local events. Neighborhood and community groups planning a public event in 2022 can apply for a Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant through the City of Aurora’s Community Services Department. The application process is open. Funds of up to $1,500