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, 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
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
A large group of individuals pray at the Citywide Prayer Rally Friday evening in the parking lot of the Aurora Transportation Center.
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
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
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.
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
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 because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) include a nearly empty parking lot at the Aurora Transportation Center.
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
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 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
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,
The scenes at the well-attended event includes the ribbon-cutting of the rocket ship replication at SciTech Museum in Aurora.
Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin, gives his State of the City address Tuesday, March 3 at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.
Martin Lyons, the city government of Aurora’s chief financial officer/city treasurer explains a resolution authorizing the City to repay a line of credit to save money at the Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday.
First Fridays will celebrate women during Women’s History Month in March. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the suffrage movement and Aurora Downtown will honoring the milestone with a Woman Up! theme March 6. Several venues will be open to the public for a night of art, music, and
Stolp Avenue, Aurora, part three: Part two is available at thevoice.us/aurora-hotel-and-leland-tower-start-early-days-on-stolp In 1964, Stolp Avenue and Island Avenue downtown were conjoined into one street (Stolp), and all of the addresses changed to either North or South Stolp with Galena Boulevard as the zero point. Before listing any new businesses, I’ll
The Aurora Police Department has taken multiple individuals into custody after a shooting on the city’s near East Side that left a 16-year-old suffering from life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon. Just after 4:15 p.m., Aurora Police officers responded to the 600 block of Second Avenue for reports of a person shot.
