American Philhellenes Memorial Monument in Aurora commemorates 200th anniversary of Greek Revolution
The American Philhellenes Memorial Monument in Wilder Park commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Greek Revolution.
Water lantern collection grows to the hundreds in Aurora on Fox River
Hundreds of water lanterns float downstream on the Fox River from Aurora’s RiverEdge Park at a Water Lantern Festival Saturday, Sept. 18.
Aurora COW honors memory of three late trailblazers
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, mayor of Aurora Richard Irvin paid respect to three Aurora trailblazers who passed away recently. Judy Morrison was alderwoman of the Fifth Ward from 1991 to 2003. In addition, she was on the Civil Service
Two Rivers in Aurora receives U.S. Grant
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced Tuesday, Sept. 21 that Two Rivers Head Start Agency in Aurora has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education for $3,203,837. Two Rivers provides educational and community services for Kane and DeKalb Counties. The grant is to support their Head Start programming,
Eighth annual youth and family resource fair in Aurora September 16
Aurora Fire Department battalion chief Kris Tappendorf gives a CPR demonstration at Aurora’s eighth annual youth and family resource fair Thursday, Sept. 16, at Prisco Community Center in Aurora.
Aurora Seeks Input on Illinois Prairie Path Crossing at Farnsworth Avenue
The City of Aurora will be host to a Public Information Meeting & Open House to seek public input on the preliminary engineering study for future pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements across Farnsworth Avenue at Marshall Boulevard and the Illinois Prairie Path. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m.
Governor JB Pritzker leads discussion to protect access to reproductive health care at Planned Parenthood in Aurora
Governor JB Pritzker leads a discussion on passing legislation to protect access to reproductive health care Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Planned Parenthood in Aurora.
Roots Aurora dancing, culture
Dancers become the focal point of the crowd in the Aurora First Fridays Roots Aurora on the Water Street all with interest in the dancing and colorful dresses.
Aurora City Council to consider Phillips, Wilder, Parks’ improvements
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday, Council members placed several agenda items on unfinished business to be discussed at the September 14 full City Council meeting. Mayor Richard Irvin wasn’t at the meeting and Fifth Ward alderman Carl Franco was mayor-pro
‘Diversity in Technology’ mural Aurora’s largest public art project aim: Inspire youth
The “Diversity in Technology” mural is the largest single public art project in Aurora’s history. Renowned national muralist and Aurora resident, Rafael Blanco, recently began work on a compelling 52 foot x 36 foot mural and most of the details were completed Saturday, Aug. 28. The legacy mural is on
Aurora celebrates Old Second National Bank’s 150th Anniversary
Old Second National Bank’s senior vice president Sylvia Balogh, holds scissors, left, and Old Second employees are joined by Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and city government officials to celebrate the Bank’s 150th Anniversary.
Culture Stock close to top 40 for lucrative grant; public voting helpful through Friday, Aug. 27
L.I.F.T. (Live. Improve. Flourish. Thrive.) Aurora (aka Culture Stock) needs help to win a $25,000 grant to enhance its reading and arts program. It is close to the Top 40 and needs help getting the word out to acquire more votes. Click here for more information https://www.neighborhoodassist.com/entry/2039862Help a Cause in
Aurora City Council: Civilian Review Board (CRB) to native plants along Fox River
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, Council members listened to an update on the Civilian Review Board (CRB). Communications director for the city of Aurora government, Clayton Muhammad, said the nine- member Board was sworn in Thursday, Aug. 19 and will review complaints against
Annual Aurora Uke Fest, Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra, Casey MacGill
Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra plays Sunday on the Mundy Stage downtown in the annual Aurora Uke Fest.
Forty-four years ago: Yellow poster, Aurora Art Fair
In 1977, Aurora Art League, Fox Valley Park District, and Downtown Business Council, held the 11th annual Downtown Aurora Art Fair at Water Street Mall. It was a weekend affair in May according to the dates on the yellow poster, hand- drawn by Robert Clark. Bubble lettering reminiscent of the
Southeast Kane County TRIAD picnic for seniors at Phillips Park in Aurora
TRIAD is a program philosophy that focuses on reducing criminal victimization of older persons and enhancing the delivery of law enforcement services to these individuals. TRIAD truly believes that senior citizens should be able to feel safe in their own communities. The philosophy sees law enforcement, older volunteers, and social
Back to School Block Jam in Aurora
Aurora Downtown was host to a back to school celebration on Saturday with hundreds in attendance.
Aurora police chief Keith Cross outlines his top priorities
Aurora police chief Keith Cross outlines his top priorities August 10 at the monthly meeting of Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Aurora (CPAAA) at Aurora Police Department (APD) headquarters.
A First Fridays’ stroll in downtown Aurora
A part of the charm at the First Fridays’ events is the good Summer weather as a setting for a stroll down Downer Place in Downtown Aurora to observe and enjoy the sites, sounds, and events.