Little Free Library Opening Marks Juneteenth Holiday In Aurora

At Coach Wilbert Walters Park​ on Aurora's west side, the little library provides neighborhood kids with free books, replenished weekly.

Aurora Farmers Market Expands Weekday Market To 2 Locations

To give shoppers a chance to pick up fresh produce during the week, two weekday markets are opening, featuring vendors from Sunday's market.

Win An Elvis-Inspired VIP Trip, Guitar By Donating Blood Near Aurora

Blood donors in June will have the chance to win a three-night trip to Memphis, Tennessee.

Aurora Teen Accepts 12-Year Plea Deal In 2020 Shooting

Christian Capuchino, then 16, was among three people who fired dozens of shots at a person on Aurora's east side in 2020, police said.

Aurora Food Pantry Switches To Drive-Thru Distribution

People will also have the chance to pick up items at an evening distribution happening every third Tuesday of the month, officials said.

All Aurora Youth Eligible For Free Daily Meals This Summer, City Says

Northern Illinois Food Bank volunteers will visit four Aurora parks each weekday to provide kids and teens with nutritious boxed lunches.

Aurora Boy Scouts Commemorate Memorial Day With Post The Colors Event

As part of the annual fundraiser, scouts from Blackhawk Troop 11 deliver and retrieve American flags from the yards of Aurora residents.

Marine, East Aurora Native Medina Honored With Street Dedication

Sara Medina, who enlisted in the Marines shortly after her graduation from East Aurora High School, was killed in a 2015 helicopter crash.

East Aurora Native, Marine Veteran Medina To Be Honored This Weekend

Corp. Sara Medina was killed in action in 2015 while serving in Nepal and will be honored in a street dedication ceremony near her home.

Uniformed, Armed Cops Banned From Aurora Pride Parade, Organizers Say

Organizers said uniformed police make the community feel uneasy, but Mayor Richard Irvin said he's baffled by the group's divisive decision.

Historic Phillips Park Waterfall Turned On For First Time In 2 Years

The waterfall, located near a golf course and Phillips Park Zoo, lights up at night to reflect various holidays and special occasions.

Fox River Canoe Races Will Return In June

Paddlers will take to the Fox River for Fox Valley Park District's Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race, a tradition dating back to the 1960s.

Downtown Aurora Farmers Market Returns For Summer Months

Water Street Square in downtown Aurora will host the farmers market for the fourth summer in a row.

Aurora Noon Lions To Plant Tree For Earth Day

Aurora Noon Lions Club will be planting a swamp white oak tree from the Fox Valley Park District's nursery.

Earth Day Celebration At Fox Valley Mall Will Show Off Live Reptiles

Aurora mall visitors will be able to interact with reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians, including a 20-pound alligator snapping turtle.

Yard Waste Pickup Delayed Two Weeks Due To Cooler Weather

Cooler temperatures and requests from residents have postponed the free yard waste collection in Aurora to the end of the month.

Plane With Supplies For Ukrainian Refugees Departs Aurora Airport

A plane filled with more than two dozen duffel bags packed with supplies for Ukrainian refugees in Poland is departing the airport Tuesday.

Aurora Lions' Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Event To Benefit Ukraine

During Aurora Noon Lions Club annual "Breakfast with the Bunny" pancake fundraiser, organizers will accept and match donations for Ukraine.

Aurora Snow-Shoveling Volunteers Honored By City Officials

Whenever it snows 2 inches or more, Aurora Snow Angels are out shoveling the driveways of senior citizens and residents with disabilities.

Daughter Of Aurora Woman Killed In Crash Starts Fundraiser

A woman, whose mother and aunt were killed in a car crash Monday, created a fundraiser to help with funeral and memorial costs.

Girl Scout Cookies: Where To Find Them In Aurora

Troops are tabling at several businesses in the Aurora area to sell Girl Scout cookies. Here's where to go to grab a box — or many.

Local Church To Host Clean-Out Sale, Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Items for sale at Wesley United Methodist Church will include furniture, toys, books, games and electronics.

Chicago Organization Honored at National Prayer Luncheon

Pro-Life Action League is Nominated for 2022 Pro-Life Impact Award for Protecting the Preborn and $50k Grant at March 25 Recognition

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Local Church To Host Easter Egg Hunt

Local children are invited to New England Congregational Church for a day of Easter fun, including an egg hunt and indoor activities.

Learn To Turn Sap Into Maple Syrup At Annual North Aurora Event

Maple Fest is returning to the Red Oak Nature Center for the annual celebration of spring.

Holy Angels School Returns With Annual Seraphim Ball Fundraiser

The fundraiser, "Casino Night"-themed this year, is returning to Paramount's Meyer Ballroom to raise money for new technology.

Illinois Town Named One Of The Happiest Cities In The Country

Illinois's second-largest city was named the 21st happiest in the country by WalletHub. International Day of Happiness falls on March 20.

Aurora Recycling Center Moves Collection To Ace Hardware Lot

The move is intended to make recycling easier, more accessible and more cost-effective, officials said.

Aurora Group Plans Courthouse 'Justice for Chicano' Rally

A well-known Aurora community organizer and activist faces sentencing Friday after he was found guilty of obstruction of a police officer.

Aurora Mobile Pantry Reschedules Event Due To Weather Conditions

Women's Empowerment Mobile Pantry has been rescheduled from Thursday in Aurora to Feb. 24 in Naperville.

Sheriff To Participate In Polar Plunge Helping Special Olympics

"Who wouldn't like to see the Sheriff Ron Hain and Undersheriff Pat Gengler of Kane County 'Be Bold Get Cold' for a great cause," KCSO said.

Mike Ditka-Signed Jersey Will Be Raffled By Boy Scouts

Bob's Hill Boys Troop 3 will host a breakfast fundraiser and feature raffles for a quilt and a jersey signed by the former Bears coach.

Watch: Aurora Hosts Remembrance Ceremony For Henry Pratt Victims

Mayor Richard Irvin, Police Chief Keith Cross and Fire Chief Gary Krienitz will speak at the Tuesday afternoon event.

Volunteers Needed At Aurora Food Banks As Costs Rise

As more Aurora residents turn to food banks to get through hard times, volunteers are in short supply.

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Aurora Pratt Shooting Victims Honored In 3rd Anniversary Exhibit

Aurora Historical Society will pay tribute to the five people who were killed in a 2019 mass shooting at Henry Pratt Company's warehouse.

Aurora 24-Hour Warming Center Opens For Weekend

Temperatures could drop into the single digits and below zero in the coming days, so officials are opening the city's warming center.

Aurora Garbage Collection Postponed Due To Snowstorm

Aurora officials said refuse collections will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.