Aurora News and Announcements

Fred Rodgers Winner Of 2010 Outstanding African-American Award

Aurora, IL – Fred Rodgers, former director of Youth Services for the City of Aurora, has been named Aurora’s Outstanding African American for 2010.The city’s...

Aurora Festival Funding Applications Available

Aurora, IL - The city is accepting applications to provide festival and special event funding to neighborhood and community groups. Completed applications must be submitted to the...

EarthTalk: Stimulus package rewards for businesses greening up

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that, are there programs in place to...

Family New Year’s Eve Party Starts Celebration Early For Kids

Aurora, IL - Families and children can start their New Year’s Eve activities early with a celebration at the Vaughan Athletic Center.The Family New Year’s Eve Party will ring...

Park District Board Approves Master Plan For Blackberry Farm

AURORA, IL---The Fox Valley Park District Board of Trustees has approved a master plan for Blackberry Farm that will provide new improvements to the unique 40-year-old...

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve At Hampton Inn And Suites In Aurora

Ice Skating Rinks for Dupage County Illinois - Maps and Directions

City Vehicles Now Sporting Crime Stoppers Information

AURORA, IL---Hoping to continue an upward trend of tips being called in to Aurora Area Crime Stoppers, the city announced today that they have begun placing the organization’s...

Revitalization Plan OK’d for Cool Acres Riverfront Park

AURORA, IL---A revitalization plan that will bring upgraded amenities and better public access to Cool Acres Riverfront Park was approved Monday by the Fox Valley Park District...

New Or Gently Used Coats Needed For Aurora Families

AURORA, IL---Two aldermen and the City of Aurora’s Youth Services Department are collecting new or clean, gently worn coats, hats, scarves and gloves through Dec. 21 for Aurora...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Illinois

Six Aurora Musicians Team Up To Put On A Unique Christmas Show

Feed My Starving Children Speakers' Training Session

Judge Says City Not Liable For Costs In Lawsuit

Aurora, IL -- A DuPage County judge has ruled that the City of Aurora has no obligation to pay administrative or reserve costs to a Far East side homeowner’s group in connection...

Holiday Fun Abounds Throughout December

Catch the Polar Express at Blackberry FarmAmid holiday music and thousands of twinkling lights, the "Polar Express" train steams into the night from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec....

Children, families invited to Brunch with Santa

Aurora, IL -- Children ages 1 and over are invited to dine with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Prisco Community Center.Brunch with Santa will feature eggs with ham and...

Union Agrees To Concessions In Exchange For No New Layoffs

Aurora – The City of Aurora and AFSCME Local 3298 reached an agreement on concessions Wednesday evening, Dec. 2, that guarantees no layoffs during the remainder of 2009 through...

Polar Express Train Sparkles With Holiday Cheer At Blackberry Farm

What a doubly good weekend it was. The four-day respite that accompanies Thanksgiving is always welcome, especially since it involves the celebration of family, friends and all...

Second Arts Mixer To Be Held In Downtown Aurora

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