Aurora Rev. Jesse Hawkins delivered a passionate sermon to hundreds of people Sunday, calling for racial justice and continued activism.
"Community Helping Aurora’s Necessary Growth and Empowerment (CHANGE)" focuses on strengthening police and community relations.
"In the last weeks, we have raised dollars and contributed university dollars to create the WEAREONEAU Fund."
The curfew scheduled to take effect June 6 at 10 p.m. has been canceled; no additional curfew hours are scheduled.
The sessions are "an opportunity for faculty, staff and administrators to hear the voices of our black students," writes President Sherrick.
Curfew hours in Aurora have been adjusted to begin at 10 p.m. instead of 8:30 p.m.
The city’s public art director called on local artists this week to turn downtown's broken windows into beacons of hope.
"The 10-page Active Aurora plan sets the guidelines for a phased reopening approach beginning with retail stores and restaurants."
Thousands watched Monday as elected leaders hosted a virtual event to honor those "who paid the ultimate price" for freedom.
Local elected officials and veterans organizations are set to host a special online ceremony Monday morning.
The owner of Aurora Shell, which sold the winning ticket, said he will share the business’ $10,000 bonus with his staff.
The local impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will extend well into the summer and possibly longer.
This year, the recognition comes amid the COVID-19 crisis and a growing list of reports of harmful acts toward Asian Americans.
Despite a global pandemic, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity started the construction project on schedule.
Citizen Police Academy alumni donated nearly $3,000 to cover the cost of 300 chicken dinners for Aurora police from Reuland Food Service.
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Giving Tuesday Now is expected to give local organizations a much-needed boost as they work to help people in need.
With the spread of the coronavirus seemingly under control, Hesed House is preparing to move back to its shelter in Aurora next week.
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Tee times will be 15 minutes apart and players may golf in pairs but cannot use carts.
The school is asking people to drop off donations of food and supplies Thursday and Friday to restock the Holy Angels Food Pantry.
The family of Greg Zanis, founder of Crosses For Losses, is asking people to show their support as he battles terminal cancer.
With uncertainty over upcoming tax collections, the Aurora Public Library is looking at cost-cutting options, including employee furloughs.
Parents and families can fill out a short form for their graduate, and Patch will compile the information and share it with the community.
"The hiring process has gone virtual," according to a new story from Aurora University on navigating the job search during a pandemic.
Editor Jason Addy joins Patch to deliver vital local news and showcase the spirit of community during these unprecedented times and beyond.
"We're gonna get through this together and we're gonna care for the most vulnerable," Executive Director Ryan Dowd said in a video update.
Here are the latest updates on coronavirus cases in Aurora.
"In a crisis like this, we need to have staff on-site all the time," Hesed House Executive Director Ryan Dowd said.
Oberweis Dairy is turning ice cream into medicine by donating 20 percent of Tuesday’s fountain sales to Hesed House
Ziman, who was tested for coronavirus on March 21, says she is feeling "amazing" now.
The emergency declaration can be withdrawn earlier if no coronavirus emergency exists, city officials said.
If selected, Ziman would have been Chicago's first female police superintendent.
Aurora confirmed five more cases Wednesday, making the citywide total eight.
Chris Baker of Ink 180 wants to give back to the hospital that saved his life last year after he got a serious infection.
The City of Aurora has confirmed, through the Kane County Health Department, the unfortunate first death due to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
"While Aurora took many proactive measures early on, we are still navigating the consistently-evolving COVID-19 environment every day."
The Aurora Police Department has identified its first confirmed case of COVID-19 involving one of its employees.
Mayor Irvin held a media briefing on at noon on March 20, prior to the Governor Pritzker’s 3 p.m. press conference the same day.
According to the Red Cross, blood donations are facing a serious shortage.