'She Never Gives Up': Hero Quietly Makes Life Better In Aurora

We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Aurora.

Boy Rescued By Police Among Kids Participating In APD Shop With A Cop

The 9-year-old boy reunited with one of the officers who saved him after he fell through ice trying to grab his football Nov. 23.

Paramount School Of The Arts Offers Accessible Arts Education For All

Students receive high quality training in a state-of-the-art facility right here in Aurora.

3 Men To Be Inducted In West Aurora District 129 Athletic Hall Of Fame

Mario Clark and Tim Griffin, who played football, and Matt McKee, a volleyball player, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in January.

Aurora Food Pantry Gets Record Boost During Annual Holiday Food Drive

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry received more than 11,000 pounds of food and more than $115,000 in just more than three weeks.

Local Churches Team Up To Build New Home For Aurora Mom, Kids

The Habitat For Humanity project provided a new home for Cristal Lopez and her three boys just in time for the upcoming holidays.

The Sound of Music at Paramount Theatre in Aurora

The Chicago Tribune gives it 4 stars!

Aurora Winter Coat Drive Looks To 'Make Bigger Impact' In Second Year

The second annual event is underway until Friday.

Boy, Woman Rescued By Cops After Boy Falls Through Ice In Aurora

A video statement shared on Aurora PD's Facebook page shows the boy's mother saying she didn't think her son was going to see Thanksgiving.

Aurora's Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert Honored By City

Phyllis Kramer, a retired home economics teacher, has spent 21 years helping people nationwide learn how to prepare Thanksgiving turkeys.

Holiday Food Drive At Aurora Interfaith Pantry Open For 1 More Week

Shoppers can visit three area grocery stores — in Aurora and Montgomery — to participate in the pantry's 15th annual holiday food drive.

Operation Senior Shovel Registration Still Open

Operation Senior Shovel is a free program that pairs Aurora seniors and residents with disabilities with volunteers who provide shoveling.

KCSA Election Complaint Line Will Be Open During General Election

Voters who experience problems or come across irregularities on Nov. 8 can report the issues to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

Holiday Food Drive Kicks Off In November At Aurora Food Pantry

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the food drive, organizers will sell prepackaged bags of food starting at $15.

2,000-Pound Bald Eagles Nest Removed In Mooseheart

The nest had been home to bald eagles and their eaglets for over a decade, but was in a dying tree that had become unsafe.

Aurora Police To Participate In Drug Take-Back Day

The event aims to provide community members with a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription drugs.

Fox Valley Restaurants To Gather For Food Pantry Fundraiser

All proceeds from Saturday's "Fill the Bowl" fundraiser will support programs at Aurora's Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry.

Aurora Ranked Among Top 40 Safest Cities In America

A total of 182 cities across the U.S. were ranked based on home and community safety, financial safety and natural disaster risk.

Aurora Fiestas Patrias Festival Raises $102K For Latino Students

September's two-day event was the first time in three years that organizers were able to host the festival.

October First Fridays Celebrates Hispanic Heritage In Aurora

Events Friday in downtown Aurora include a chicken soup contest, bra donation drive, live music, drink specials and art exhibits.

Aurora Will Host Flag Raising Ceremony In Celebration Of Mexican Independence Day

The annual event includes performances and poetry.

Boxing Up Love and Joy for Kids Fighting Cancer

Boxing Up Love and Joy for Kids Fighting Cancer

3 'Iconic' Aurora Residents To Be Honored With Street Dedications

Streets signs will now bear the names of James and Dena Deligiannis and Avis Patterson Miller, decades-long beacons in Aurora.

Aurora's RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge Named Best Landscape Project

The bridge, part of Aurora's plan to redevelop the downtown area, provides a safe river crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Aurora Receives Grant For Jericho Lake Park Floodplain Restoration

The funds will help convert 17.6 acres of turfgrass and invasive species into a natural area adjacent to Blackberry Creek.

Cop On A Rooftop Event Coming To Dunkin' Locations In Aurora

Cop on a Rooftop is an annual fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois.

Aurora Literacy Center In Need Of English Tutors

Tutors at Dominican Literacy Center will meet one-on-one with students for weekly 90-minute sessions from September to May.​

Help Feed Those in Need Around Chicago (and get an awesome cookbook)!

Karen's first cookbook, 6-MINUTE DINNERS is coming out, by purchasing the book you will be helping feed those in need around Chicago!

'Bachelorette' Contestant Makes People Sweat in Aurora

Area native Mario Vassall was given a rose Monday night and by Wednesday was leading Aurora staff in a workout on Wednesday.

Artists' Sweet Treat Creations Sought For Aurora's Sugar Skull City

Residents are invited to create artwork depicting pan de Muerto, a sweet bread that is made to celebrate the upcoming Day of the Day events.

Miss Fannie's Yard Sale Provides Support To Aurora Women's Shelter

The annual sale has raised more than $60,000 for the Mutual Ground shelter, which provides lodging and services for victims of abuse.

'Deaf Welcome Studios' Opening At Fox Valley Mall In Aurora

The studio will offer sign language services, translation and original content and production to better reach the signing community.

1 Night, 25 Events: National Night Out Will Happen Throughout Aurora

To celebrate National Night Out Aug. 2, several Aurora neighborhoods are coming together, and events will be held in all 10 wards.

Aurora Police Department Offers Citizen Academy For 52nd Year

Applications for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy, which runs for 11 weeks, are due by Aug. 12.

Aurora Kids Receive Vouchers For Free Fresh Fruits, Vegetables

The Fresh First Program, collaborating with Aurora Farmers Market, gives kids healthy food options and local farmers a source of income.

New Farmers Market By Just Food Initiative Coming To Aurora

The area nonprofit is committed to bringing "sustainable and just food systems, as well as resorting quality and equality" to food supply.

Aurora Police To Collect Toiletries During 'Christmas In July' Event

The drive-through-style collection, focused on toiletries, will take place in the front parking lot of the Aurora Police Department.

Volunteers Needed To Help Deliver Frozen Meals To Senior Citizens

People interested can sign up to help deliver boxed meals to seniors on either July 13 or July 20.

Inaugural Pollinator Festival Coming To Aurora's Phillips Park Zoo

To celebrate National Pollinator Week, the fest will feature educational programs, a farmers market and food trucks, among other activities.

Aurora Food Pantry Receives State Funding For 1st Time

The $350,000 in state funding the pantry received will go toward "much needed" capital projects that will safely transport and store food.