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Registration Opens April 22, 2024, Earth Day, for Free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru for Aurora residents

Aurora residents can do their part to help save the Earth by recycling electronics for free, but registration is required. Online registration for the popular Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru opens  today on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2204 at 9 a.m. The first 2,000 Aurora residents who register will secure...

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Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Day

75th Annual Aurora Kiwanis Pancake Day Saturday, April 6

Saturday, April 6, the Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora, 8 a.m.-noon, for the “75th Kiwanis Pancake Day.” The Kiwanis Club of Aurora in its 108 th year presents this annual breakfast event...

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Drive-through barbecue in Aurora April 16

Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora, will be host to a drive-through barbecue fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. 5Bs Barbecue will fix pork chops and chicken with sides on the grill. Meal choices are two pork chops, a half-chicken, or a...

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, Aurora City Hall women staffers were honored for their service.

Women at Aurora City Hall Honored During Women’s History Month

It was a party with a purpose at Aurora City Hall today as the City celebrated Women’s History Month. Mayor Richard Irvin’s office was host to a gathering to honor women staff members. The event included colorful leis, free giveaways, and a chance for lucky raffle winners to spin the...

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Cantigny offers Wednesday free parking

Cantigny plans to offer free parking Wednesdays for those who register in advance, effective March 6 through October 30. “This is another step toward expanding our reach in the community and making Cantigny even more welcoming,” said Matt LaFond, executive director. “We hope to inspire first-time guests and repeat visitors...

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12-year-old Aurora Cancer Patient to be Honored Tonight at Aurora City Council meeting in Recognition of World Cancer Day, Her First Anniversary of Diagnosis

In honor of World Cancer Day on February 4, the City of Aurora government will honor tonight, a young cancer patient who was diagnosed one year ago on February 7, 2023. Sixth-grader Abigail Ayala, 12, was diagnosed with a Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, an aggressive sarcoma. She has spent...

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Aurora to Mark 5th Anniversary of Henry Pratt Tragedy with Candlelight Vigil, Memorial Bench Unveiling

Aurora to Mark 5th Anniversary of Henry Pratt Tragedy with Candlelight Vigil, Memorial Bench Unveiling

Members of the community are invited to gather at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15 for a candlelight vigil to commemorate the solemn occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Henry Pratt tragedy. The remembrance ceremony will honor the five men who lost their lives – Russell Beyer, Vicente Juarez, Clayton...

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Photo of The Venue in downtown Aurora, Illinois.

Live Music, Art, among free offerings at First Fridays in downtown Aurora, Feb 2

The Venue, a live music performance room in downtown Aurora, will host a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. this Friday. Downtown Charlie Brown will perform for the free First Fridays show.  The Venue will open its doors for an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on February...

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Black history focus in Feb. 17 concert

Jonathan Dudley & LiBerated Chorale, in partnership with More Than A Minority and The Black Excellence Society, will showcase their talents in their debut concert “Live In The Valley: Celebrating Aurora Black History Past, Present, and Future” will take place Saturday Feb. 17 at Main Baptist Church, 814 E. Galena...

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Aurora's 39th Annual MLK Ceremony

17-year-old Ph.D. graduate, popular actor to headline Aurora’s MLK Ceremony

The City of Aurora will come together on Monday to celebrate the 95th birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The City’s 39th Annual Aurora MLK Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 15, at Calvary Church, 9S200 Route 59. With the theme ‘What Happens to...

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Aurora to Celebrate Three Kings Day with Toys for Hundreds of Children

Aurora to Celebrate Three Kings Day Saturday, Jan. 6 with Toys for Hundreds of Children

Aurora is preparing to greet hundreds of families on the sacred Three Kings Day, Saturday, Jan. 6. Celebrated on the 12th day after Christmas, Three Kings Day pays tribute to the day more than 2,000 years ago when the three wise men – three kings from different nations – followed...

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Christkindlmarket in Aurora

Record-Breaking Visitor Numbers at the 2023 Christkindlmarkets

More than 2 Million attendees across all three locations The Christkindlmarkets Chicago, Wrigleyville, and Aurora (organized by German American Events, LLC) announced an astounding turnout, welcoming over two million visitors across all three iconic locations during the 2023 season.Daley Plaza, the flagship location in the heart of downtown Chicago, was...

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Santa at the Museum will be Saturdays, December 2 and 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway in Aurora.

Santa, markets part of holiday Saturdays in downtown Aurora Dec 2, 9 and 16

The first three Saturdays of December in downtown Aurora will have lots of holiday happenings. The Aurora Downtown group of business and property owners announced a flurry of events December 2, 9 and 16. Art and Market Aurora will be open Saturday, Dec. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to...

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Aurora Festival of Lights Opens Saturday, Nov. 25 for 17th Season

Aurora, Illinois Festival of Lights Opens Saturday, Nov. 25, for 17th Season

With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 17th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru starts Saturday, Nov. 25, at 5 p.m.. One of the region’s largest free drive-thru holiday light displays, the Aurora Festival of Lights runs from Saturday, Nov. 25, through...

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More than 7,000 individuals start the Holiday Season in Aurora

Aurora started the holiday season in the merriest way on a mild weather night. More than 7,000 individuals were in downtown Aurora Friday, Nov. 17, for the annual Winter Lights Festival. The crowd counted down in unison as the Christmas tree was lit and cheered throughout the parade, which included...

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Aurora resident and World War II veteran, Dick Miller, is always a star of parades in Aurora.

Aurora to Honor Veterans for Serving Our Country and Community

The Aurora community will salute heroes on Veterans Day who bravely served our country and returned home to continue serving in many ways throughout the community. With the theme ‘Serving Our Country, Serving Our Community,’ the annual Aurora Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday,...

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New Veterans Memorial Monument at East Aurora High School unveiled November 9, 2023

New Veterans Memorial Monument Unveiled in Aurora

A special unveiling Thursday, Nov. 9, in Aurora, brought tears to the eyes of some of the veterans in attendance. East Aurora School District 131 assembled a group of veterans, educators, students, and community supporters to unveil the new Veterans Memorial Monument, located at the main flagpole in the East...

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Veterans Day salutes honor those who have sacrificed

Veterans Day will honor all of those who have served the country in war or peace, dead or alive, although it’s largely intended to thank living Veterans for their sacrifices.Please walk with us in the City of Aurora parade, mustering at 9:30 a.m. at Benton and Broadway. Veterans Day, formerly...

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Veterans; speakers in Yorkville Nov. 12

Six veterans will speak about their experiences in military service at the Chapel on the Green annual Veterans’ Appreciation program Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans lined up to talk are Ed Huss, who served in the Army in 1966 and 1967; Cameron Carter, Marines, 1967 and 1968; Richard Niles, Army, 1969...

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