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Business GovernmentAurora Committee of the Whole City of Aurora Committee of the Whole Hobbs Building Jason Crane

Hobbs Building revival continues; new golf carts planned for Phillips Park

On February 16, 2021February 19, 2021 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council listened to plans to continue to revive the winterized historic Hobbs Building. • Consent was given to a resolution authorizing the execution of a first amendment to...

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Government MoneyCity of Aurora Financial relief

Aurora government multi-faceted financial package: $3 Million

On February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 By admin

In its ongoing efforts to support businesses and residents during the pandemic, the City of Aurora government announced a multi-faceted financial relief package of $3 Million. Unveiled during a Finance Committee meeting, the proposal for small businesses, which is in addition to the nearly $1 Million already provided to local...

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Business CarouselAurora City of Aurora LaPorcha Diaz Lorena's Baskets Mayor Richard Irvin Ribbon-cutting

Lorena’s Baskets opens in Aurora

On January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 By admin

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...

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EventsCity of Aurora Event Martin Luther King Jr

Aurora to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy by Focusing on the Future

On January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 By admin

In honor of the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther, Jr., the City of Aurora will be host to the 36th Annual MLK Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18. The annual celebration, which traditionally brings together more than 1,000 participants, will be virtual this year. With the...

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Events GovernmentChuck Nelson City of Aurora

City to Honor Retiring Deputy Mayor Chuck Nelson

On December 12, 2020December 12, 2020 By admin

Chuck Nelson is synonymous with Aurora. A lifelong Auroran who has served as both an elected official and an executive, the City’s first deputy mayor is preparing to retire this month after a nearly 30-year career in public service at City Hall. “Chuck is an Aurora institution in and of...

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Government MoneyBudget City of Aurora Jason Crane

Praise for alderman O’Connor’s balanced budget in Aurora

On December 8, 2020December 9, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, the City Council unanimously approved a $406,358,000 balanced budget for 2021. The meeting can be viewed on the City’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eygew_SaQfU There were no speakers for the budget public hearing, or the three...

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GovernmentCity of Aurora

Aurora government access limited

On November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 By admin

As COVID-19 rates continue to increase, the City of Aurora government will decrease public access hours to help mitigate the spread of the virus. The City government will reduce public hours from its current three-day a week schedule to just two days per week. Beginning the week of November 30,...

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GovernmentCity of Aurora Jason Crane

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole: RAP task: Research requirement of police, fire, residence

On November 3, 2020November 4, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane Discussions about a residence requirement for city of Aurora police and fire employees was part of the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform. Rules, Administration and Procedures (RAP) Committee chairperson, alderman Carl Franco, gave an update about the...

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Business GovernmentCity of Aurora COVID-19 JB Pritzker Mayor Richard Irvin

On October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 By admin

The following is letter sent to governor JB Pritzker from Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin on behalf of restaurants and bars in the State’s second-largest city. “Dear Governor Pritzker: “I am writing to you on behalf of the small businesses in the Aurora community. Aurora is the second largest city...

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EventsCity of Aurora Halloween Trick or treat

Aurora guidelines help Halloween experience

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By admin

For the past five years, Aurora has been ranked as one of the best cities for trick-or-treating in the United States by SmartAsset. The City of Lights will continue to offer a safe and fun Halloween experience this year amid COVID-19 with additional safety guidelines and a special drive-thru option...

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Events GovernmentCity of Aurora

Aurora Mayor, State Treasurer to Discuss Financial Programs for People with Disabilities Tuesday, Oct. 20

On October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 By admin

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the landmark civil rights law that protects access and opportunity for people with disabilities across community life, including employment. In recognition of the anniversary, the Aurora Advisory Commission on Disabilities is collaborating with the City...

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Events GovernmentChange City of Aurora

Aurora holds CHANGE sessions

On October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 By admin

A consistent recommendation during the CHANGE (Community Helping Aurora’s Necessary Growth and Empowerment) police policy review sessions held in the recent Summer was for the City of Aurora government to hold meetings where residents can share general thoughts on policing and progress in Aurora beyond policy discussions. In response to...

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Aurora Becomes a partner with the National League of Cities to Address Needs of Postsecondary Students

On October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 By admin

The City of Aurora government is proud to join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to remove barriers to basic needs that often prevent college students from successfully completing postsecondary degrees, certificates, or other credentials needed to gain access to rewarding careers. Aurora joins...

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Community Events GovernmentCity of Aurora

Community Listening Sessions with City, Police Officials Begin Next Week

On October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 By admin

A consistent recommendation during the CHANGE police policy review sessions held this Summer was for the City of Aurora government to hold meetings where residents can share general thoughts on policing and progress in Aurora beyond policy discussions. In response to the requests, a weekly series of community listening sessions...

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GovernmentAurora City Council City of Aurora Jason Crane

Aurora street dedication part of Hispanic Heritage Month

On September 22, 2020September 23, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, the City Council listened to an update on research implementation of the Civilian Review Board. More than 60 recommendations from the Community Review and Recommendations are available at www.aurora-il.org/2175/CHANGE-Reform-Initiative. A listening tour...

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Community HealthCity of Aurora Move with the Mayor

Aurora joins National Move with the Mayor Initiative

On September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 By admin

Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin is joining other mayors in a nationwide initiative to increase outside physical activity and reduce heart disease and stroke by encouraging Aurora residents to get up and get moving.“It’s been a long six months of limited activity in order to keep our community safe,” said...

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Emergency rental assistance in Aurora

On August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 By admin

The City of Aurora government has launched a $500,000 emergency rental assistance program to support Aurora residents who have overdue rent payments because of financial strain caused by COVID-19. If approved, residents can receive funds paid directly to landlords for up to two months of past-due rent based on the...

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GovernmentCity of Aurora Committee of the Whole

Request to spend $1.58 Million in Aurora for computers

On August 18, 2020August 19, 2020 By admin

By Jason Crane At the Aurora city government Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conferencing platform, discussions included a request to spend $1.58 Million to purchase 349 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora public safety departments. Ward 10 alderman Judd Lofchie said...

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Government HealthCity of Aurora COVID-19 Health Kane County Will County

Two of Aurora’s Four Counties on State’s COVID-19 Watch List

On August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 By admin

Two of Aurora’s four counties are now on the State’s COVID-19 Watch List for increasing COVID-19 metrics. Both Kane and Will Counties were added to the list this weekend. The Illinois Department of Public Health Watch List designation occurs when two of the eight metrics identified by the State reach...

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Sign district for Aurora, vote delayed

On July 28, 2020July 29, 2020 By admin

Delayed for two weeks is an ordinance establishing a special sign district for a proposed mural, above, on the property at 5 S. Lake Street. The proposed mural is designed by Oswego resident and artist Joshua Schultz and is funded by Aurora Downtown, a nonprofit organization of downtown business and property owners within Special Service Area #One in downtown Aurora.

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