Fourth of July celebrations 2021
Fourth of July events throughout the greater Aurora area
Berman Tower, the official, new, name of the silo in North Aurora
By Jason Crane Village trustees unanimously approved a resolution to name the restored and illuminated silo tower “Berman Tower” at the North Aurora Village Board meeting, Monday, through the Zoom video conference platform. The plan is to name the silo behind Harner’s Bakery in North Aurora, near the Fox River
Silo Restoration Illumination Project in North Aurora
The Silo Restoration Illumination Project lights up the sky east of State Street and Lincolnway after its December 11 completion in North Aurora.
North Aurora suggests cautious Halloween hours
The Village of North Aurora has received several inquiries about Halloween trick-or-treating. At this time, the Village still has suggested Halloween trick-or-treat hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct.31. As always, whether to participate or not in trick-or-treating activities is at the resident’s discretion. Given the current COVID-19
Incentive request in North Aurora
By Jason Crane The North Aurora Village Board discussed an incentive request from the owners of the Gerald Ford dealership near I-88 and Orchard Road at the Committee of the Whole meeting Monday. The discussion was a continuation from the July 20 COW meeting. The Board agreed to place the
North Aurora building closed to public
By Mayor Dale BermanVillage of North Aurora The health and safety of all North Aurora residents and community is the Village government of North Aurora’s highest priority. On behalf of myself, the Village Board, and Village staff members, we are committed to providing essential Village services while engaging in best
North Aurora baseball programs excellent
December 26, 2019Dear editor; Summer is on the way and the cry of play ball soon will be heard every where. I urge all young persons to get out and enjoy the great American past time. The Village of North Aurora has an excellent program and I urge those who
50 West Aurora High School singers perform at Cinemark Tinseltown USA
50 West Aurora madrigal singers and a capella choir members perform holiday music.
Neighborhood Activities 10-14-19
Aurora • Through December 12 Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant The city government of Aurora offers financial assistance to organizations planning neighborhood events in 2020. Funding, which is limited to $1,500 per applicant, is made available to assist groups which will be host to public events designed to educate, benefit, organize,
Neighborhood Activities 11-7-19
Aurora • Through December 12 Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant The city government of Aurora offers financial assistance to organizations planning neighborhood events in 2020. Funding, which is limited to $1,500 per applicant, is made available to assist groups will be host to public events designed to educate, benefit, organize and/or
Neighborhood Activities 10-31-19
Aurora • Through Friday, Nov. 15 City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home The City of Aurora’s annual Gifts from Home program offers our hardworking active members of the military a reminder from their hometown during the holidays. Gifts from Home thanks Aurora residents who are actively serving in the
Neighborhood Activities 10-24-19
Aurora • Thursday, Oct. 24 • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Evening Networking Party Aurora Business United and The Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club will have a networking Party on World Polio Day at AC’s Pub, 2124 W. Galena Boulevard, Aurora, behind Dunkin Donuts and Subway. There will be free Appetizers,
Renovation of existing silo in the works in North Aurora
By Jason Crane – Director of Public Works for the Village of North Aurora, John Laskowski, right, gives Board members an update on the Silo Project, Monday, at the Village Board meeting. The plans are to renovate the existing silo behind Harner’s Bakery in North Aurora near the Fox River
Neighborhood Activities 10-17-19
Aurora • Friday, Oct. 18 • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Aurora Historical Society Fall Fund Raiser The fall fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society will be a Halloween party to include costumes, food, dancing, music, refreshments, a cash bar, and historical characters. The party will be at One East
Neighborhood Activities 10-3-19
Aurora • Saturday, Oct. 5 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Community Hero Day Community Hero Day is a free, family friendly event, that will take place on the grounds of the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway. The day will include a variety of safety-related information, pop-up shops,