A mile of sparking lights! A month of magical nights! The Aurora Festival of Lights – the largest free outdoor drive-thru holiday light display in the region - returns for its 17th year with dazzling displays that will delight children…

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year's theme is 'Secure Our World.' Celebrating its 20th anniversary, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a dedicated time to provide the public with information needed to stay…

International Sensation Los Tucanes de Tijuana Set to Headline Aurora, IL - The City of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, in conjunction with the City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park, are excited to announce that the 11th annual…

AURORA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: REMEMBRANCE & RESPECT Aurora will celebrate the 155th anniversary of Memorial Day during the 2023 Aurora Memorial Day Parade. The parade is held in honor of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price and…

28 Food Trucks in Downtown Aurora on Friday! 28 FOOD TRUCKS will be in downtown Aurora this Friday for the annual FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL hosted by Aurora Downtown! Get ready to taste some of the most delicious food truck cuisines from around the area!…

Inaugural St. Patrick's Day Procession and Annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony in Downtown Aurora Aurora, Illinois - Aurora will shamrock the block this weekend at its inaugural Aurora St. Patrick’s Day Procession and second annual Irish…

Paint the city green at the inaugural Aurora St. Patrick’s Day Procession and Ceremony at noon on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in downtown Aurora. Sponsored by the Dolan Family, in collaboration with the City of Aurora, the celebration will…

The City of Aurora will commemorate the 4th anniversary of the Henry Pratt tragedy by honoring the five men who lost their lives, and all of those whose lives were forever changed on that fateful day. During the In Memoriam Tribute, moments of…

From the first Black settlers in Aurora just prior to the Civil War to the contemporary Black leaders of the state's second-largest city, the story of Aurora’s Black community is intrinsically interwoven into the story of the City of Lights.…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Fred Rodgers. A fierce champion and advocate for youth, he died early Saturday morning. The City of Aurora’s first-ever Youth Services Director, Fred served our community in that…

The Fox Valley Park District, Fox Valley Park Foundation, and the City of Aurora collaborate to host free SPORTS SATURDAYS for elementary students every Saturday through March 25. Sports Saturdays provide a supervised environment for children…

East Aurora Superintendent to Receive Top Heritage Award She is the first woman to serve as superintendent of the state’s first public school district and has led the charge that has resulted in significant positive changes in less than…

Mayor Richard C. Irvin and the Aurora City Council will honor tomorrow Dr. Christine Sobek as she prepares to retire this week as president of Waubonsee Community College. The award-winning post-secondary education leader will be feted at the…

AURORA, ILLINOIS - Help the environment by making sure your real Christmas tree is reused as mulch and isn’t taken to a landfill. Beginning Monday, January 9, real Christmas trees will be picked up for free during weekly trash and recycling…

The weather outside is frightful. But the lights are so delightful. Gather the family, and let’s go, let’s go, let’s go! After days of drifting snow, frigid temperatures, and high winds, all light displays have been assessed and…

With the forecasted weather over the next week, the City of Aurora is opening a centrally-located overnight temporary warming center to provide a safe, warm space for those in need. Beginning tonight, Tuesday, December 20, the Aurora…

FIRST FRIDAYS & THE COCOA CRAWL: Friday night is the time for Aurora Downtown’s annual Cocoa Crawl in conjunction with the downtown group’s monthly First Fridays. The popular seasonal event offers more than 40 holiday activities…

PUBLIC STATEMENT Thursday, December 1, 2022 The City is undergoing a process to find the highest and best use for City-owned parcels and properties. As a result, the City conducted an audit and presented to the Building, Zoning, and Economic…

African American Heritage Board Accepting Nominations, Applications The Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board (AAHAB) is accepting nominations for its annual African American Leader of the Year Award, along with applications for the…

THERE ARE ONLY TWO DAY LEFT UNTIL THE OPENING OF THE AURORA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS! TICKETS FOR OPENING WEEKEND ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT …. BUT THERE’S GOOD NEWS! The 2022 Aurora Festival of Lights Drive-Thru opens for its 16th year on…

Snow Angels are needed for Aurora's Operation Senior Shovel Program, which clears snow for senior citizens and residents with disabilities during the winter season. Nature provides the snow! The City of Aurora provides the salt! You provide…

Aurora kicks off the holiday season this weekend with Winter Lights 2022, the annual festive, family-friendly, and free experience filled with memory-making moments. Hosted by the City of Aurora in partnership with Aurora Downtown, Winter Lights…

Aurora to Salute Heroes during Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony 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…

Registration for Aurora's Senior Shoveling Program Opens Next Week Winter is on the horizon, and the City of Aurora will, for the third year, assist senior citizens and residents with disabilities with snow removal for the season. Operation…

The Terminal Building’s upper floors were vacated in the 1960s. The last commercial tenant left the ground floor in 2003. The historic building has been revitalized and reimagined - and new tenants are moving into downtown Aurora.…

Penn Entertainment Intends To Relocate Hollywood Casino To Another Location In Aurora Proposed development also includes 200-room hotel and 10,000 sq. ft. event center PENN Entertainment announced yesterday it intends to relocate its riverboat…

Send Aurorans in the Military a Special Gift from Home AURORA, IL - Receiving mail from your hometown while on active military duty is a welcomed surprise. For those stationed away from home during the holiday season, that surprise is even more…

Autumn is here, and Aurora residents will be able to dispose of their leaves for free as part of Aurora's Annual Leaf Collection Program. The free Fall Leaf Collection Program runs Monday, October 17 through Friday, December 2. Leaves must be…

Aurora, Illinois - October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the City of Aurora is offering a free home internet security course for families. Now in its 19th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact…

For Aurora residents who want to change their trash cart size, Groot is waiving the regular $30 fee during October. To request a change, email [email protected] between October 1 and October 31 and provide your name, address, phone number, and…

Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on businesses, and the City of Aurora has remained consistent and committed to providing financial relief and assistance to our local business owners. To date, the City has provided more than $2 million in…

Aurora, Illinois - The Aurora City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2022, to adopt a final ward map. During the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, the Aurora City Council deliberated on several options…

Two Community Grant Programs Open This Week The City of Aurora will open this week a month-long grant application cycle for community partners. Applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Quality of Life Grant (QOL) open…

The City of Aurora will receive $3 million from the State of Illinois for its downtown Broadway Avenue Improvement Project. As part of the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital program, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois…

Aurora’s Fiestas Patrias Festival Returns After Two-Year Hiatus The City of Aurora’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board announces today the return of the annual Fiestas Patrias Festival on Saturday, September 17, and Sunday, September 18,…

Aurora Expands Grant Funding for Local Small Businesses Aurora, Illinois - The City of Aurora is expanding its efforts to support small businesses financially. Through the Mayor's Office of Economic Development (MOED), two grant programs are…

Join the City of Aurora, Mayor Richard C. Irvin, and Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the independence of India with a Flag Raising Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 15 at One Aurora Plaza, 8 E. Galena Blvd.…

Aurora Aldermen to Host Several Back to School Events It is 'Back to School' season for Aurora students, and Aurora City Council members are helping to send our youth back to class prepared and ready to learn. Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid…

Join Mayor Richard Irvin and Aurora City Council members as they welcome new businesses to Aurora: After more than 30 years as the co-owner of the former Papa Bear restaurant, Niko Andriopoulos has opened GYRO PIT on the east side of Aurora with…

Click here to View the Information About City Of Aurora : Join the CRB for an Information Session on…

Join Mayor Richard Irvin and Aurora City Council members as they welcome new businesses to Aurora and host three ribbon cuttings this week: DEAF WELCOME STUDIOS celebrates its Grand Opening during Disability Pride Month. A full-service production…

Watch the Community Conversation with Mayor Irvin and leaders of the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council as they discuss the 50th Anniversary of Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festivities, which begin with the Flag Raising Ceremony on Saturday, July…

Aurora, Illinois - Neighbors throughout Aurora are coming together to celebrate National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, August 2. Aurora’s National Night Out events will be held in 25 neighborhood sites throughout the city’s…

You can: Call 988 or Text 988 or Chat online at http://988Lifeline.org/chat Those in need of care will be connected to trained and compassionate counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention…

The City of Aurora is honored to join the Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival to host the annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 23 at One Aurora Plaza, 8 E. Galena Blvd. Join us for a morning of culture, energy…

For more than a century, Phillips Park on Aurora’s east side has been a destination for residents and visitors alike, and plans are underway to build upon its legacy and impact on future generations. Officially named by the Aurora City…

City Seeks Community Input on Future of Phillips Park For more than a century, Phillips Park on Aurora’s east side has been a destination for residents and visitors alike, and plans are underway to build upon its legacy and impact on future…

Yard signs can be picked up by Aurora residents at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Friday, July 1, while supplies last. Signs are in English on one side and Spanish on the other. FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL IN…

As announced earlier this week, the decision to reimagine the traditional downtown Fourth of July Parade by taking it out into the community in a format that would reach exponentially more people was made after considering the impact on the greater…

Independence Day in Aurora will begin with sirens, salutes and smiles in the neighborhoods, and conclude with fireworks, fantastic music, and family-fun as Aurorans gather downtown. To reach the broader community, including senior citizens at…

(Aurora, Illinois ) - As grocery and gas prices continue to rise, the City of Aurora is collaborating with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to help ease the burden. In time for the Father's Day and Juneteenth holiday weekend, the first citywide…

(Aurora, Illinois) - As the Aurora Farmers Market expands for its 110th season, patrons can now pick up fresh produce and more during the week at two convenient locations. Weekday markets open this week with some of the favorite farmers and…

(Aurora, Illinois) - Due to the dangerously high temperatures and humidity, An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the area, effective through Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. With the heat index, the temperature will reach 100+ degrees. The…

(Aurora, Illinois) - All children will have access to free meals all summer. Through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, the Northern Illinois Food Bank will offer its Meals on the Move program for children 18 years old and younger.…

(Aurora, Illinois) - A signature sign of summer in Aurora is here. The Aurora Farmers Market opens tomorrow - Saturday, June 4 - in downtown Aurora for its 110th season. Every Saturday morning from June 4 through October 8, patrons can…

It is hereby ordered, by the City Council of the City of Beverly, pursuant to the petition of New England Power Company (“NEP”) for a grant of location for electric transmission lines for the project known as the “N-192 Cable…

Aurora, IL - As the nation takes time this weekend to remember the courageous military men and women who paid the ultimate price while in service, the City of Aurora will honor the life and sacrifice of one of its own fallen Marines. It was seven…

(Aurora, Illinois) - A signature sign of summer in Aurora is less than a month away. The Aurora Farmers Market opens in downtown Aurora on the first Saturday in June for its 110th season. Every Saturday morning from June 4 through October…

Mayor Richard C. Irvin swore in last night Chief David McCabe and Deputy Chief Dan Osman as they took the helm of the Aurora Fire Department. Both 25-year veterans of the department, McCabe and Osman join the department in 2017 as firefighters and…