Paper shredding event in Aurora
Aurora Ward 6 Alderman Michael B. Saville (white cap) carries papers for recycling Saturday, June 19, at a free, drive-through paper shredding service at Jefferson Middle School in Aurora.
Juneteenth Celebrations, Plano, Aurora
Plano’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration Saturday includes the band E-Minor in downtown.
College scholarships in 2nd Ward Aurora
Scholarship opportunities are available to Aurora college students by 2nd Ward Aurora alderman Juany Garza. Garza will award a $2,500 scholarship to one male and one female college student who live in the Second Ward. To be eligible for the Ward 2 scholarship, applicants must be college students who have
Aurora has pride!
West Aurora High School’s Pride Club greets drivers on Galena Boulevard in Aurora Sunday, June 13, during the second annual Pride Drive celebrating Pride Month.
Aurora government offers honors to two future retirees
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, the City Council met in person for the first time since March 2020. Mayor Richard Irvin expressed appreciation for two City employees who are retiring soon. Chief Community Services officer Dan Barreiro will retire June 18
‘Let’s Talk About Policing’ topic June 21
Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street will be host to “Let’s Talk About Policing,” a community dialogue, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 21. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The program is the second of four dialogues in a “Let’s Talk About
New bridge phase in Aurora, ribbon-cutting June 11
The RiverEdge Pedestrian Bridge over the Fox River, south of New York Street, waits for the official Friday, June 11 ribbon cutting.
Openings in Golf For Kids Foundation fundraiser June 28
Nobody needs a birdie’s eye view to notice the resurgence. It doesn’t take a golfer to realize the sport is writing quite the comeback story. “You drive down the street and pass a golf course, and we’ve got golf carts going forwards, backwards and any other direction they can fit,”
Reader’s Commentary: Build Back Better reality challenged
By Bela “Bill’ SuhaydaAurora President Joe Biden promised us he would “Build Back Better!” “The Green New Deal” was going to be about green in our pockets, clean energy, and more ice at the North Pole. But, don’t ask about the solar collectors’ bringing us sunlight energy. You shouldn’t know
Juneteenth Unity Car Parade in Aurora
The Juneteenth car parade and festival will be held in Aurora Saturday, June 19. Cars will roll at 3:15 p.m. from Smith Street on the East Side near Phillips Park and end at MLK Park on Farnsworth Avenue with a festival. The Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) and African American
Three new businesses in Aurora emerge from the pandemic
Three new businesses are opening in Aurora’s downtown, which is a showcase of the Aurora area’s strength while emerging from the pandemic. • Floral artist Nancy Arch recently expanded her floral design service, Sammy Wammy, to a new location at 40 E. New York Street, which opened over Mother’s Day
What’s new at Pacifica Square in Aurora
A combined ribbon-cutting Sunday, May 23 at the Pacifica Square Shopping Center in Aurora offers past success and future hopes. Center, Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora and elected officials, join Asian-American dignitaries from the greater Chicago area to celebrate eight new businesses.
Aurora government, Dunham, to provide funds to Paramount
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting Tuesday through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council members gave unanimous consent to a resolution to authorize the mayor and City treasurer to complete loan documents and agreements required to complete the grant of
Dinosaur drive-thru at Aurora Fox Valley Mall
Part of the Fox Valley Mall parking lot in Aurora was transformed into Pangea National Park Friday when it became home to more than 40 life-size dinosaurs.
Retirement celebration for Aurora alderman Robert O’Connor
An Abraham Lincoln portrayal man clicks elbows in a COVID-19 greeting with Aurora alderman Robert O’Connor at the latter’s retirement celebration on the Water Street Mall outside of City Hall Friday, May 7.
Aurora First Fridays, dancing, sidewalk chalk art
Music and dancing children reflect the scene on Downer Place Friday in the second outdoor First Fridays in Aurora.
Aurora diversity 14th in U.S.
In a national study of the diversity in America’s largest cities, Aurora ranks as one of the most diverse places in the country. Personal finance website, WalletHub, published its comprehensive report comparing the demographic profiles of more than 500 of the largest cities. The second-largest city in Illinois ranks as
Parade for legalization and respect for immigrants in Aurora
A parade down Broadway Saturday in Aurora brings a focus to legalization and respect for immigrants.