Upcoming Aurora Pride Parade 'Adequately Staffed' With Police: City

City officials said they anticipate this year's Pride parade to be "even more special" in Aurora.

Aurora To Be Treated To Lessen Spongy Moth Population

The first round of treatment took place Tuesday, and the second round is planned next week in the greater Oakhurst Forest Preserve area.

Phillips Park Zoo Alligators Will Move To Sanctuary In Michigan

Irwin, 19, and Alice, 24, were first brought to Phillips Park Zoo in 2006 and 2001 after they were confiscated as illegally kept pets.

Aurora Firefighters Honor National Nurses Week With Motorcade, Gifts

Fire crews visited three hospitals Monday to "salute their fellow heroes."

Affordable Senior Housing To Break Ground In Aurora

The Aurora Housing Authority is developing a new subdivision — an affordable one for senior citizens — for the first time in about 50 years.

Paramount's Meyer Ballroom Earns Best Of Weddings Award

It's the sixth time the Aurora wedding venue has been honored by a leading wedding planning and registry brand.

Family Of Missing Aurora MMA Fighter Seeks Help With Search

Trevon Lawson was last seen on April 16 and has been diagnosed with depression in the past but his family says he is dedicated to his sport.

Aurora Elementary Students To Plant Trees For Arbor Day Ceremony

Bardwell Elementary School's five fifth-grade classrooms will plant trees to mark their time at the school before heading to middle school.

Free Mulch Giveaway Planned For Earth Day In Aurora

Locals can stop by at any point in the day, as long as supplies last, to pick up free mulch courtesy of the City of Aurora.

Volunteer tutors needed

Tutor Training starts May 9

On April 18 in Aurora: `Financial Management After Retirement’

At Aurora Public Library, Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group demystifies financial management, empowers you to retire on your own terms

Aurora Women's Group Receives Hundreds Of Purses During Donation Drive To Help Women In Need

The POWER Women's Group received more than 500 donation for unhoused and low-income women.

New Mosque Opens In Aurora In Time For Ramadan

Muslim guests also gathered for prayer and iftar — the meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan — for the first time in downtown Aurora.

Free Electronics Recycling Will Return As Drive-Thru For Earth Day

Registration for the popular event opens at 8 a.m. Friday. The drive-thru will be open to the first 1,500 Aurora residents who register.

Help an adult learn English

Tutor training starts April 10

Girl, 9, Will Be Honored By Aurora City Council For Saving Mom's Life

"She handled herself better than most adults would," Traci Whalen, an Aurora 911 dispatcher, said of Aria Lamen.

Daylight Saving Time Starts: What Time Will The Sun Set In Aurora

Aurora's first St. Patrick's parade coincides with the start of daylight savings time this Sunday.

Aurora Museum Honoring Legacy Of Women In The Military With 'Hidden Warriors' Exhibit

The Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum is shedding light on the challenges women face while serving in the armed forces.

Celebrate National Meatball Day Swedish Stype

Local Swedish Children's Choir to present Swedish Meatball Dinner Benefit

Happiest City? Distinction Goes To Aurora For 2nd Consecutive Year

Of 182 of the largest cities in the United States, Aurora ranked in the top 20 for overall happiest.

New Lounge Unveiled To Kick Off Women's History Month In Aurora

Starting March 1, women who worked for Aurora City Hall will have a space dedicated just to them, officials unveiled.

On March 7th in Aurora: `Can You Afford to Retire?’

​​Aurora Public Library hosts free session as Bentron Financial Group founder Dr. Jim Flanagan helps you gauge your retirement readiness

Lifelong Aurora Resident, Popular Seamstress Turns 100

Clarina Warren served the Aurora community by making coats, dresses and other articles of clothing as a highly sought-after seamstress.

Officer Retires After Serving Aurora Police Department For 24 Years

Esmeralda Tellner's first job at the Aurora police department was as a records clerk, a role she took on in 1998.

Registration Opens For Aurora Citizen's Police Academy

Once a week for 11 weeks, residents will have a chance to learn about the Aurora Police Department and its officers' duties.

Spectacle And Extravagance Await You In Paramount’s Into The Woods!

Featuring an all-star cast, staged by Paramount’s Jeff award-winning directors Jim Corti and Trent Stork, February 1-March 19, 2023.

WWII Vet, Aurora Native Turns 100 On Super Bowl Sunday

The 100-year-old Auroran credits his exercise routine as being the key to living a long life, city officials said.

Teens Competing In First-Ever Mr. & Miss Black Aurora Pageant Saturday

Aurora's African American Heritage Advisory Board is hosting the event "to give Black students a platform to express their talents."

Tonka, Cougar At Aurora Zoo, Dies At 18 Years Old

The beloved cat came to Aurora's Phillips Park Zoo in spring 2005 and quickly became a favorite of both staff and visitors, officials said.

Aurora Overnight Warming Center Will Reopen Nightly For 1 Week

The warming center, located at the Aurora Transportation Center, will open nightly starting Sunday.

At NIU Naperville in February: `Packing for Retirement’

Dr. Jim Flanagan and Jigar Doshi of Bentron Financial Group will help older adults gauge their retirement readiness

Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to host tutor training workshop

Tutor training starts February 6

On Jan. 31st in North Aurora: `Can You Afford to Retire?’

​​​Messenger Public Library hosts free session as Bentron Financial Group founder Dr. Jim Flanagan helps you gauge your retirement readiness

Retired Waubonsee College President Given Key To The City

Jan. 4, 2022, the educator's final day as president of Waubonsee Community College, was also dubbed Dr. Christine Sobek Day in Aurora.

Officer Retires After Nearly 21 Years Serving Aurora Police Department

Officer Che Earwood's retirement officially began on New Year's Day.

$20K Grant Awarded To Fox Valley Habitat For Humanity

The funds will go toward the equipment and materials needed to install an e-commerce business in the Fox Valley Habitat ReStore in Aurora.

Aurora Opens Overnight Temporary Warming Center As Temperature Drops

The Aurora Transportation Center transforms into a temporary overnight warming center based on temperature thresholds.

A Performing Arts Education for Everyone

Explore what benefits the performing arts have in store for you and your child!

Aurora Nonprofit Offers 200 College Scholarships, Extends Deadline

Nearly 50 percent of last year's applicants received scholarships from Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, according to the group.

City Grants Nearly $750K To Small Business Owners In Aurora

Mayor Richard Irvin entered dozens of shops with noise makers and cheers to hand-deliver checks to owners to small business owners.