Aurora residents protest proposed public works facility near homes
Aurora residents express concern in front of City Hall Saturday to protest the proposed $35 Million public works facility next to a residential subdivision on East New York Street.
Mass Vax Aurora signup at 3 p.m. Monday, March 15
In collaboration with Jewel-Osco and the Kane County Health Department, Mayor Richard C. Irvin and the City of Aurora are hosting a fourth MASS VAX AURORA Community Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 18.The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be available to AURORA RESIDENTS in qualifying categories. This clinic
Aurora first phase awards for 110 struggling businesses
By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council unanimously approved $1.2 million dollars for Aurora businesses struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution authorizes Marty Lyons, Aurora’s chief financial officer/city treasurer to disburse payments
Aurora’s Equity-Focused Vaccination Clinic
More than 700 individuals receive COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday morning in Aurora at Cathedral of Grace St. John AME provided by the city government, in a Black Vax Coalition program. Less than three percent of black residents in Aurora previously had received vaccinations. The Aurora Equity-Focused Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic received
Egg Hunt on the Island: Month-long scavenger
Egg Hunt on the Island will welcome all ages to downtown Aurora to search for artsy eggs placed in more than a dozen downtown storefronts. This month, the Aurora Downtown organization will be partners with Adventures in Scavenger Hunting to create an Easter scavenger hunt at 14 locations throughout downtown.
Aurora candidates respond to League of Women Voters
By Jason Crane An Aurora mayoral candidate forum Monday, through the Zoom video conference platform, allowed viewers to learn more about the three candidates seeking the job as mayor of Aurora for the next four years. An election will be Tuesday, April 6. League of Women Voters Aurora Area Mayoral
Grassroots alliance condemns remarks
By Brandy Gilliam, P.O.B.U.M.S. SOCIETY; Sandra González, Aurora Rapid Response Team We, the Aurora Grassroots Alliance, condemn Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and Police Chief Kristin Ziman’s inflammatory remarks about community activists during their February 3 media briefing on the City’s uptick in crime. Irvin opened the media briefing, after reciting
Henry Pratt Company memorial in Aurora
The Aurora Historical Society display reflects a second-year memorial of the 2019 shooting at Henry Pratt Company in Aurora.
For 77 years Jennings Terrace has served seniors
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” —Mark Twain Jennings Terrace operates as an independent organization at 275 S. LaSalle Street in Aurora. It received its charter as a non-profit corporation March 16, 1943. On July 5, 1943 the home opened after extensive
Black Aurorans ranked third in the Nation economically
As the Nation reflects on the contributions and history of black Americans during Black History Month, the City of Aurora government received national news this week that celebrates the progress and future of its own black community. In a study of 129 cities in America, the personal finance website, SmartAsset,
SYRUP instead of Colonial Café in Aurora
For many years we have enjoyed having Colonial Café guests at our Aurora location in West Plaza. February 24, we will be closing the location, but we look forward to still serving guests in St. Charles at 1625 E. Main Street, or in Naperville at 1101 S. Washington Street. A
League of Women Voters Aurora will hold forums
Here is the League of Women Voters Aurora Area (LWVAA) forum schedule and voter guide access for the consolidated election Tuesday, April 6. Forums: • Aurora Alderman at Large: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.. • Aurora Alderman Wards 4, 7, 10: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 p.m. to
Aurora’s uptick in shootings and homicides addressed
Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman address the uptick in crime, particularly shootings and homicides at a February 3 media briefing.
Clean-up of six inches of snow in Aurora
Youth and adults dig out snow-covered Aurora streets and a driveway after an overnight snowstorm dumped six inches on the city Saturday and Sunday.
Snow delight/fright in Aurora’s West Side
An Aurora West Side resident plows snow Tuesday morning after an overnight snowfall. The snow was predicted to continue, intermittently, until Wednesday.
Art and Market in Aurora
Chris Lang, right, of Lang’s Cookies in Oswego, packs cookies for a patron at the first indoor Art and Market Aurora Saturday at Society 57 Cafe in downtown Aurora.
On understanding embers in Aurora
January 23, 2021Dear editor; The last five years I spent a lot of time thinking about Aurora and trying to understand its culture. I find it very different, especially looking at surrounding cities. The governing bodies tend to be exclusive clubs, more than looking to help the needs of all
Shanley: Strength for alderman revolves around residency
By Brooke Shanley A concerned resident brought forth challenges to the petitions of candidate Ron Woerman based on his residency. During the challenge process, while the charges were ultimately dismissed by the Aurora Electoral Board in its ruling January 11, there were many statements made under oath, by Mr. Ron
Aurora Police Investigating Person Shot and Killed On City’s Far East Side
The Aurora Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on the City’s far east side Monday afternoon. Just after noon Monday, Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received a call for a suspicious vehicle in the 2900 block of Worcester Lane. While officers were enroute,
Lorena’s Baskets opens in Aurora
LaPorcha Diaz of Aurora celebrated opening her Lorena’s Baskets, a new downtown Aurora business at 229 W. Galena Boulevard, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening January 24. Her new location provides her with the space needed to continue with her sought-after baskets, additional customizable gifts, clothing, and more. Specializing in