AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Aurora Illinois. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:51:07 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/aurora-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-aurora-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/aurora-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-aurora-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora – The Polar Express train at Blackberry Farm is available for private parties during select dates in December. Groups of 75 or more guests... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/polar-express-private-parties-available-at-blackberry-farm-236910 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/polar-express-private-parties-available-at-blackberry-farm-236910 Sports and Recreation Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora, IL - Local residents are among Aurora University students scheduled to perform in a voice and instrumental music recital in Perry Theatre in... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/local-residents-to-perform-in-aurora-university-voice-instrumental-recital-236918 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/local-residents-to-perform-in-aurora-university-voice-instrumental-recital-236918 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora, IL -- Residents are invited to explore the City of Aurora’s Police Headquarters and Branch Court during two weekend open houses at 1200 E.... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/public-invited-to-tour-new-aurora-s-police-department-headquarters-236943 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/public-invited-to-tour-new-aurora-s-police-department-headquarters-236943 Government and Politics Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AURORA - Children ages 2 and up will have an opportunity to spend time with Santa Claus during the annual Celebrating with Santa event to be held at... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/santa-to-visit-eola-center-for-celebration-with-children-237082 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/santa-to-visit-eola-center-for-celebration-with-children-237082 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora, IL - Early on November 20, 2009, the City of Aurora began the process of laying off eight employees in a move designed to help balance the... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/aurora-announces-second-round-of-layoffs-235892 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/aurora-announces-second-round-of-layoffs-235892 Government and Politics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Unreal deals for early bird shoppers Thanksgiving night at Chicago Premium Outlets. Midnight Madness kicks off Nov. 27-29 sale, local hotels offer... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/midnight-madness-at-chicago-premium-outlets-thanksgiving-night-235959 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/midnight-madness-at-chicago-premium-outlets-thanksgiving-night-235959 Shops and Stores Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Polar Express holiday train set to roll through Blackberry Farm on first two December weekends. AURORA ,IL---The Polar Express train is welcoming... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/polar-express-rolls-into-town-235660 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/polar-express-rolls-into-town-235660 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Trail Upgrades Park District's 40-mile network continues to see improvements With the Fox River Trail, Virgil Gilman Trail and Illinois Prairie... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/fox-valley-park-district-news-a-feast-of-festivities-235158 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/fox-valley-park-district-news-a-feast-of-festivities-235158 Sports and Recreation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora – Residents of the Fox Valley Park District may register for winter programs and events beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/registration-for-winter-youth-programs-235525 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/registration-for-winter-youth-programs-235525 Sports and Recreation Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The trees have performed another undress rehearsal, shedding their leaves for the season in preparation for their winter nap. Before they go... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/park-district-branches-out-with-1-500-new-trees-taking-root-234450 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/park-district-branches-out-with-1-500-new-trees-taking-root-234450 Sports and Recreation Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AURORA – Aurora Fire Officers (AFOA) have agreed to a wage freeze for calendar year 2010, according to Carie Anne Ergo, assistant chief of staff to... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/aurora-fire-officers-accept-wage-freeze-233974 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/aurora-fire-officers-accept-wage-freeze-233974 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Toltec & Aztec Teachings Reaveal Keys to Living Your Best Life Now! Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvres Reception Entertainment Aurora Township... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/dr-jorge-partida-s-premier-presentation-in-aurora-234036 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/dr-jorge-partida-s-premier-presentation-in-aurora-234036 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AURORA, IL---Rebuilding Together Aurora is a non-profit organization that provides free home repair services for senior citizens, individuals with... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/rebuilding-together-aurora-and-comcast-team-up-to-serve-low-income-families-232909 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/rebuilding-together-aurora-and-comcast-team-up-to-serve-low-income-families-232909 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AURORA – In a proactive move that will generate more than $5.1 million over the next 15 years, the Fox Valley Park District Board of Trustees has... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/billy-casper-golf-to-manage-operations-at-orchard-valley-232917 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/billy-casper-golf-to-manage-operations-at-orchard-valley-232917 Sports and Recreation Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AURORA – The city’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board (AHHAB) continues to celebrate the memory of Peter J. Perez by recognizing an adult (age 18... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/city-seeks-pete-perez-award-nominations-233037 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/city-seeks-pete-perez-award-nominations-233037 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora, IL -- The city’s Veterans Day remembrance will include guest speaker Joe Wiegand as President Teddy Roosevelt during a program that will... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/veterans-day-program-to-feature-roosevelt-219789 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/veterans-day-program-to-feature-roosevelt-219789 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A news conference announcing Aurora’s inclusion in a statewide banking program aimed at connecting households with free and low-cost bank accounts,... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/actv-to-air-bank-on-aurora-news-conference-230766 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/actv-to-air-bank-on-aurora-news-conference-230766 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 AURORA,IL---Residents are invited to attend the Georgetown Relief Efforts Neighborhood Organization (GRENO) monthly meeting at Room 100 of Eola... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/greno-to-feature-community-services-information-230804 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/greno-to-feature-community-services-information-230804 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Aurora, IL - The city will once again send gifts to Aurora residents in active military service who are stationed in the United States or overseas.... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/city-to-send-gifts-to-aurora-military-service-personnel-229930 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/city-to-send-gifts-to-aurora-military-service-personnel-229930 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 AURORA –Indian Trail Road between Church Road and Farnsworth Avenue will be reduced to two lanes beginning Monday, Nov. 2 while temporary pavement... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/lane-closures-on-indian-trail-set-230101 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/lane-closures-on-indian-trail-set-230101 Government and Politics Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Aurora,IL---The arts community and friends are invited to the first in a series of first Thursday arts mixers in downtown Aurora. The arts mixer or... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/first-arts-mixer-to-be-held-in-downtown-aurora-229859 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/first-arts-mixer-to-be-held-in-downtown-aurora-229859 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 test http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/test-news-223489 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/test-news-223489 Shops and Stores Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:50:27 -0500 Fox Valley residents make their park district good as gold. Olympic gold medal winners are a shining symbol of great success. Basking in the glory... http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/feature-grabbing-the-golden-ring-225936 http://www.americantowns.com/il/aurora/news/feature-grabbing-the-golden-ring-225936 Sports and Recreation Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500