Pop-up pantry in Aurora
A long line of cars is in place Monday morning in Aurora’s Phillips Park prior the opening of the third pop-up pantry food distribution this Summer.
Aurora to Host Third Pop Up Food Pantry Monday, Aug. 10
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact our communities, food insecurity levels continue to rise. Aurora is coming together, once again, to fill in the gap. The City of Aurora will host its third communitywide Pop-Up Food Pantry from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 10 at Phillips Park,
Willie Wilson Donates 500,000 Masks to Aurora
With a market value of $350,000, an order of a half-million face masks is a significant investment. When those masks are donated to a community for free, it’s more than just about the money. It’s about a mission to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The Chicago-based Dr. Willie Wilson
First Fridays will return in Aurora, Friday, Aug. 7
First Fridays will back Friday, Aug. 7. After taking things and online virtual for three months, the night of art, music, and more items of interest will return under the State’s Phase 4 guidelines. “We’ve been reimagining many of our events in downtown Aurora, and we are now seeing what
Aurora continues as City of Light Speed
Aurora has become a magnet for the technology industry, with three major tech companies relocating to the City of Lights in the past year alone. Last week, Scientel Solutions, a leading innovative telecom company, finalized the relocation of its global headquarters from Lombard to Aurora. Designed and developed by Cordogan,
Cooling center open in Aurora helpful
A hot weather streak will bring air temperatures in the 80s and 90s for at least the next two weeks, with some days reaching triple digits the heat index. The city government of Aurora is advising residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and has opened a centrally-located cooling
Speedbump at former Copley site
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council gave consent to approximately 15 agenda items to be voted on at the full City Council meeting next Tuesday. Consent was given to a resolution authorizing the
Judd Lofchie: Candidate for Aurora mayor
Judd Lofchie, real estate broker, attorney, and 10th Ward alderman for Aurora, announced Tuesday, June 30, his intentions to run for mayor. With three years of aldermanic experience and a storied history of community advocacy and support, Lofchie becomes the first to formally announce his entry to Aurora’s mayoral election
Aurora tribute to health care heroes processional July 4
The Aurora city government will take time on the Fourth of July Independence Day holiday to pay special tribute to its health care heroes for their stalwart efforts during COVID-19 and their daily sacrifices beyond the pandemic. Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced Tuesday the City’s plans to be host
Juneteenth celebrated in Aurora
A large group of individuals pray at the Citywide Prayer Rally Friday evening in the parking lot of the Aurora Transportation Center.
CHANGE initiative in Aurora
Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin announced a new reform initiative that focuses on strengthening police and community relations and accountability through a multi-phased approach of reviewing law enforcement policies and exploring new implementations, such as body cameras and a civilian review board. The Community Helping Aurora’s Necessary Growth and Empowerment
Hurt, must do better, more
By Richard C. Irvin, Aurora mayor I am a black man. I am a father. I am a son; a brother; an uncle. I am a human being who cares for the plight of my fellow man. And I’m hurt and outraged over the senseless and brutal killing of George
Aurora Memorial Day ceremony
In spite of an absence of the canceled Memorial Day parade in Aurora and no community involvement, Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 representatives participate in an annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in front of the GAR Memorial Hall and Museum, 23 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora.
Aurora COW meeting canceled
To whom it may concern: Notice is hereby given that the regularly-scheduled Committee of the Whole meetings for Tuesday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 21, in Aurora are canceled. Dated this 6th day of April, 2020. /s/Richard C. IrvinRichard C. IrvinMayor/s/JenniferJennifer StallingsCity clerk
Virtual First Fridays in Aurora
Rebecca and Mark Walker of Aurora enjoy the first Virtual First Fridays April 3. Aurora Downtown organized the online event that featured more than a dozen participating Facebook pages from downtown Aurora businesses and nonprofits.
Dramatic changes, empty parking lots, sanitary actions
Dramatic changes because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) include a nearly empty parking lot at the Aurora Transportation Center.
Death due to COVID-19 in Aurora; other cases confirmed
The city government of Aurora has confirmed, through the Kane County Health Department, the unfortunate first death due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus). A male in his 90s succumbed to COVID-19 complications Monday, March 24 after being diagnosed just two days prior. “This is heartbreaking news for the family and for
Aurora Restaurant Availability Listing During COVID-19
All Illinois bars and restaurants will be closed to dine-in customers amid the COVID-19 (coronarivus) crisis. Many Aurora restaurants are still open for delivery or takeout orders. The city government of Aurora has a list of restaurants at https://airtable.com/shrdBCuAjIl7WEoZz/tblJcFw1RWoQ81oNm
Aurora declares state of emergency for implementation
Aurora mayor, Richard C. Irvin, declared a state of emergency Monday, March 16 in Aurora due to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. Joined by health-care professionals, aldermen, public safety chiefs, utility representatives, and restaurant owners, mayor Irvin spoke to thousands of Aurorans through a livestreamed media briefing before announcing the
Empty O’Can Band at The Venue in Aurora
The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in Aurora, celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a rollicking performance by the Empty O’Can Band at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Tickets range from $10 to $15 and are available at themusicvenue.org. The Venue, in downtown at 21 S. Broadway in Aurora, Illinois,