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GovernmentAurora Fire Department City of Aurora

‘Forever Ready to Serve’ motto guides trip to Louisiana

On September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 By admin

Twenty years after six Aurora firefighters left home to assist in New York City following the September 11 attacks, five more Aurora firefighters answered Tuesday morning this week another national call to assist. Personifying the motto, “Forever Ready to Serve,” Aurora Fire Department leaders, left to right in the adjacent...

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GovernmentAurora City Council City Council City of Aurora

Aurora City Council: Grand reopening at three sites

On June 8, 2021June 9, 2021 By admin

By Jason Crane The Aurora city government City Council meeting Tuesday, through the Zoom video conference platform, lasted only a little more than 25 minutes but was packed with anticipation for several events this weekend. Communications director Clayton Muhammad presented information about Activate Aurora, grand re-opening weekend with three ribbon-cutting...

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Carousel GovernmentCity of Aurora Swearing in

First-time Aurora alderpersons take oaths

On May 11, 2021May 12, 2021 By admin

Judge Kavita Athanikar of DuPage County, left, hugs Aurora’s Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid after being sworn in at the Paramount Theatre.

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GovernmentAurora Committee of the Whole City of Aurora Jason Crane

Aurora Financial Empowerment Center helps reduce debts

On April 6, 2021April 7, 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 members viewed a presentation about the city government of Aurora Financial Empowerment Center. The Center is the only one in the State. The city government of Aurora...

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Business GovernmentAurora Aurora City Council City Council City of Aurora Jason Crane

Aurora first phase awards for 110 struggling businesses

On March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 By admin

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...

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Aurora critical incident intelligence center in view

On March 2, 2021March 3, 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 gave consent to nearly three-quarters of a million dollars for a critical incident intelligence center at the Aurora Police Department (APD). City of Aurora government documents show...

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Commentary GovernmentCity of Aurora Marjorie Logman Reader's Commentary

Realism necessary ingredient to improve Aurora standing

On March 2, 2021March 1, 2021 By admin

By Marjorie Logman There has been a trend in Aurora for a long time. I call it Aurora sentimentalism. Everything is fine, we all get along and we all have the best of intentions in running government and organizations. It is similar to a fog over the City. Anyone challenging...

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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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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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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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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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