The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has been reviewing the potential removal of dams along the Fox River to increase safety and water quality. The IDNR has concluded a multi-year study about the potential removal of the Fox River Dam in North Aurora. Though the State of Illinois owns
The Village of North Aurora’s first Boo Bash, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. There will be trick-or-treating and more than 25 local businesses and organizations, plus pumpkin painting and carving contests. There will
Soaring High will return to the Village of North Aurora Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fearn Park, 1501 Waterford Drive, North Aurora. Professional kite flyers will put on an aerial show and visitors can join in by flying their own kite. Kites will be available
The Village of North Aurora’s Independence Day Celebration 2.0 will take place Saturday, Aug. 29, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. Delicious food options will be onsite, and attendees are welcome to bring their own food and their own
Grab a free Popsicle and meet members of the North Aurora Police Department during Popsicles with the Police Wednesday, July 29 from noon to 2 p.m. at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E. State St., North Aurora. The public is invited to chat with the police chief and meet Pawfficer
The Village of North Aurora is in the process of updating the Veterans Memorial, at Farview Drive and Willow Way. In addition to upgrades to the memorial’s inscriptions and landscaping, one of the features of the new memorial will be a community photo wall and we need your help to
The Village of North Aurora is going to the dogs (and cats and all the pets) with Dog Days of Summer Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street. There will be a pet parade, fun contests, an adoption event, and
North Aurora’s Spring Community Garage Sale will take place over the dates of Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 from the driveways/garages of participating homes. Maps will be available soon at Village Hall, Village website https://northaurora.org/community/garage-sale, and also as an interactive digital option. Maps will indicate the days of
State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and State senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses. “The weather may be dreary, but the
Kane County Board member Dale Berman, who had served District 2 since 2020, passed away this morning at the age of 91. He is remembered as a longtime, dedicated public servant and a strong voice for his community. Berman was the current chairman of the Board’s Finance Committee and also
North Aurora Days 2025 will be August 1-2 with main events at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street, North Aurora, and many community events spread throughout town. All events are free. Friday, Aug. 1 •8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Community Garage Sale (throughout community); •9 a.m. to 1
The timing was perfect. North Aurora Police Department detective Chris Joswick received a scam phone call Friday, April 25. It came to his cell phone during his presentation on “What to do after being Scammed” at Senior Services Associates in Aurora. Following his advice to the gathering of seniors, Joswick
At a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 23, the North Aurora Police Department (NAPD) announced the resolution of the 1979 cold case murder of Kathy Halle. After more than four decades, investigators have identified serial killer Bruce Lindahl as the individual responsible for her death, thanks to advanced DNA technology and
Celebrity and pro wrestler, Hulk Hogan, signs cases of his Real American beer at Woodman’s Market in North Aurora Friday, Sept. 20.
North Aurora Police Department will be host to Popsicles with the Police from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at North Island Park, 4 E. State Street in North Aurora. The public is invited. Admission is free. Visitors are invited to meet Chief Joe DeLeo and NAPD officers who
The Village of North Aurora is a partner with Kane County Recycles to present an electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1 at the North Aurora Police Department parking lot, 200 South Lincolnway, North Aurora. Attendees can safely recycle electronics, clothing and shoes, home textiles, and
Moshe Kahn, second from right, owner of Asbury Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Aurora, accepts a B.E.S.T. in class award Wednesday, April 17.
North Aurora Police Detective Ryan Peat, left, and Officer Robyn Stecklein discuss surviving an active shooter Friday at Senior Services Associates, Inc., in Aurora.
Dentists Daniel Campolieto, left, and Ingy Nessim, cut a ribbon Tuesday, Oct. 17, to celebrate the grand opening of North Aurora Lifetime Dentistry,100 Hansen Boulevard.
Original and popular tunes were among offerings by Naperville singer, songwriter and producer Brent Brown Tuesday. Brown, 34, was featured in the Music at Messenger outdoor Summer concert series at Messenger Public Library of North Aurora. With guitar and harmonica accompaniment, a twisty take on lyrics and an upbeat attitude,
