At approximately 10 a.m. on July 15, Aurora’s Outdoor Warning Siren (OWS) system malfunctioned and the sirens activated on their own without any human prompting. The Aurora Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) was promptly made aware of the malfunction and took immediate action to stop the system error and notify the
Aurora will celebrate the Nation’s 247th birthday with a grand parade Tuesday, July 4 through downtown with more than 60 exciting parade units led by our 2023 Grand Marshal WGN Television Weather Anchor & Aurora Native Paul Konrad! But even before the parade steps off, there are amazing things happening:
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved two mayoral appointees at the City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 13. Approved was the appointment of Michael Nelson as director of Aurora’s Community Events Department and the appointment of Denise Zartmann to the City’s Advisory Commission for Disabilities. Zartmann is a transition
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council gave consent to purchasing an agreement designed to enhance the golf experience at Phillips Park Golf Course (PPGC), by providing staff members with improved control over golf management and decrease number of unutilized tee times at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting,
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin (second from left) is joined by executives of Seefried Properties, Endeavour Edged Electric, and ComEd at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Aurora Tech Park campus.
It was an historic and emotional day in Aurora recently when ground was broken on the first new public housing subdivision in nearly 50 years. More than 150 participants and witnesses gathered on Aurora’s West Side to usher in the next era of public housing, with the launching of the
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council recited and signed a civility pledge at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 16. A video of the presentation can be viewed after the 59 minute mark on the city government of Aurora’s YouTube page by clicking
For the first time in approximately 50 years, the Aurora Housing Authority is developing a new subdivision, – and this one is a unique, affordable, community for senior citizens. The new 1449 Senior Estates subdivision will have 70 new ranch units, 50 duplexes and 20 single-family residences with attached garages.
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin presented a proclamation to the Rotary Club of Aurora in honor of its 100th Anniversary at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, May 2. A video of the presentation can be viewed after the 13 minute mark
Elected officials and Aurora Mayor’s Office staff members honored more than 50 administrative professionals at City Hall recently in honor of National Administrative Professionals Day.
By Jason Crane The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presented one of seven Regional Excellence Awards to Fox Valley Developers for their Bloomhaven development, former Copley Hospital in Aurora, and city government of Aurora, at the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, April 18. The
Aurora 911 Telecommunicators were surprised by Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross (far left) and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin (center) to kick-off National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 9-15, 2023
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a presentation on the Aurora STEAM Academy at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, April 4. The presentation shared with the Council and community was on the Aurora STEAM Academy (ASA) public-private partnership (P3) to deliver science, technology, engineering, arts,
The City of Aurora government continues its efforts to financially support small businesses in the community as they still are on the path to full recovery from the pandemic. A second round of grant funding is now open, with $700,000 available in the City’s Finish Line Grant and Re-Start Retention
The City of Aurora government will be host to its annual free Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon in the downtown Aurora parking lot adjacent to the casino at 201 N. River Street. All items are free
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a brief presentation of a proposal to develop more restaurants within downtown Aurora at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, Mar. 7. The City Council gave consent to the Resolution authorizing approval of a development agreement with Leilani Asian Fusion:
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin will host his annual State of the City Address this week in a unique but ideal location. With the theme ‘Aurora Ascending,’ Mayor Irvin will focus on how the City of Lights has taken things to new heights with unprecedented accomplishments this past year and preview
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a development agreement with a developer for the purpose of facilitating the sale and redevelopment of the vacant Vargas (former Culture Stock) building, at 43 East Galena Boulevard, between Broadway and Stolp at the Tuesday, Feb. 21 Committee of the Whole
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council received both a visit from congressman Bill Foster and $2,280,000 in Federal funding for the city of Aurora public safety technology project at the Tuesday, Feb. 14 City Council meeting. Congressman Foster said, “This funding will help provide holistic upgrades to the police
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council applauded and honored the first-ever Mr. and Miss Black Aurora at the Tuesday, Feb. 7 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presented a proclamation to Mr. Black Aurora, Peter Eta, and Miss Black Aurora Charitee Cocroft. The city
