Kane County Reporter Report Stories

IPSD 204 Educators Honored At City Council!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 21, 2024

Four Indian Prairie School District 204 teachers and administrators were honored at this past week's City Council meeting for their award-winning instruction and administration!

History Made: New, Affordable Housing Comes To The Former Todd Elementary School

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 20, 2024

On Wednesday, Mayor Richard C. Irvin, along with local and state officials, celebrated the opening of the Todd Elementary School apartments at 100 Oak Avenue!

The History of Aurora: World War I

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 19, 2024

On September 13, 1917, over 20,000 citizens gathered at the train station located at LaSalle and New York Street in Aurora Downtown to give a passionate send-off to 367 members of the Aurora-based National Guard - Third Infantry Division who would go on to fight in World War I!

Community Spotlight: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 18, 2024

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Aurora Honors National Girl Scout Day!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 18, 2024

At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Mayor Richard C. Irvin honored Girl Scout Troop 4340, hosted by O'Donnell Elementary School in East Aurora School District 131, for National Girl Scout Day!

Construction on Millennium Park Starting Soon

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 16, 2024

Residents will soon see construction on Millennium Park, 725 Red Barn Lane, underway.

Pet of the Week!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 16, 2024

PET OF THE WEEK: BURTON!

Things To Do In Aurora This Weekend

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 15, 2024

Sham-ROCK The Block Celebration (St. Patrick's Day Parade and Irish Flag Raising Ceremony) in Aurora Downtown

Aurora Swears In 15 New Firefighters

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 13, 2024

Congratulations to the Aurora Fire Department on the swearing in of 15 new firefighters!

Mayor Richard C. Irvin Makes City Proclamation For Women's History Month

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 12, 2024

In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, Mayor Richard C. Irvin made a significant declaration at Tuesday night's Committee of the Whole meeting, proclaiming March as WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH in the City of Aurora!

¡Bienvenidos A Muchacho Alegre!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 11, 2024

On Tuesday, Mayor Richard C. Irvin and City officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Muchacho Alegre Restaurant, located at 1941 W. Galena Blvd!

Pet of the Week!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 10, 2024

Join the City of Aurora and the Animal Care and Control team each week, as we spotlight an adoptable animal at our shelter!

The Golf House Opens In Aurora!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 6, 2024

On Tuesday, Mayor Richard C. Irvin, City officials, and the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to welcome The Golf House to Aurora!

Fabulous Fox Water Trail Features Aurora

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 5, 2024

Last year, in celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced nine new national recreation trails in nine states, adding 340 miles to the National Trails System.

Sham-ROCK The Block Celebration Returns On St. Patrick's Day!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 4, 2024

Join the City of Aurora in celebrating its Second Annual Sham-ROCK the Block Celebration, which includes the Daniel D. Dolan St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Irish Flag Raising Ceremony!

Pet of the Week!

By Kane County Reporter Report | Mar 3, 2024

Join the City of Aurora and Aurora Animal Care and Control each week, as we spotlight an adoptable animal at our shelter!

Aurora Conducts Downtown Parking Study

By Kane County Reporter Report | Feb 26, 2024

The City of Aurora and Walker Consultants are conducting a parking study for the greater downtown area.

Aurora Commends Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce During Black History Month

By Kane County Reporter Report | Feb 19, 2024

The City of Aurora is proud to recognize and commend the great work of the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce during Black History Month!

Mayor Dave Kaptain Recognized with Public Official Award

By Kane County Reporter Report | Feb 19, 2024

The Illinois Water Environment Association has recognized Mayor Dave Kaptain with the 2024 (IWEA) Public Official Award. He will be honored on Monday, March 18 during the IWEA Awards Committee Banquet in East Peoria.