City of Aurora
Recent News About City of Aurora
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Aurora's water tastes best in the county, according to annual contest
Aurora has the best tasting water in Kane County, according to results from the annual Kane County Water Association's Water Taste Test Contest.
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Aurora reveals major Metra upgrades
Almost 6,000 individuals passing through Aurora’s Route 59 Metra train station daily — the highest ridership along Metra’s BNSF line — recently experienced enhancements to entry and exit locations, parking and safety following significant construction and renovation.
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Amazon.com to open two facilities in Aurora, creating 1,000 full-time jobs
Amazon, Intersect Illinois and the Illinois Department of Commerce said today that two Amazon.com fulfillment centers will be opening in Aurora, creating 1,000 full-time jobs.
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AU professor, advocate to be grand marshal of Fiestas Patrias Parade
Aurora residents can mark their calendars for 11 a.m. on Sept. 11, when Aurora University (AU) professor and active community advocate Eva Serrano will lead the downtown 2016 Fiestas Patrias Parade as grand marshal.
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Aurora on consumer website's Top 10 Best Cities for Families list
Aurora is one of 10 cities chosen as the Top 10 Best Cities for Families by consumer finance website WalletHub, adding new status to its existing accolades.
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Aurora's Pride of the Neighborhood entries due Wednesday
Encouraging residents to trim and tidy up, top off trees and cut back shrubs, Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner recently invited constituents to participate in the city’s first-ever Pride of the Neighborhood Program to solicit and show off local landscaping enhancements.
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Aurora Special Compensation Committee discusses possible changes to mayoral, alderman pay
At a recent meeting, the Aurora Special Compensation Committee discussed possible changes to mayoral and alderman compensation and possible options.
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Aurora's rebuilt Sheffer Road Bridge reopens two weeks early
Aurora residents now can use the Sheffer Road Bridge, which opened last weekend, two weeks earlier than planned after a reconstruction.
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‘Collective Muse' collage art exhibit debuts tonight in Aurora
Beginning with an opening reception 5-7:30 p.m. today, 30 collage artists’ works will grace the Aurora Public Art Commission in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora.
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AACC: School-supply donors get 50 percent off on pet adoptions
From now through Sept. 30, Aurora-area residents can donate for dogs or contribute for cats in a joint adoption incentive project arranged between Aurora Animal Control and Care (AACC) and the Aurora school system.
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Aurora to brighten dark roads, alleys, thanks to ComEd LED-light grant
Roads and alleys in Aurora — one of 23 communities to win ComEd’s Powering Safe Communities award — will benefit from better lighting with a $10,000 grant from regional utility company ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
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Aurora Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund Board reviews performance
At a recent meeting, the Aurora Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund Board reviewed the performance of investments for the first six months of the year.
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Aurora airport offers up-close look at classic flying machines
Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove invites the public to its Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour, open today through Sunday at the airport, featuring various iconic aircraft, close-up views and remarkable rides.
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Aurora partners with Zagster to create city-wide bike-share program
The City of Aurora, in partnership with Zagster Inc., recently launched a bike-share program for residents and visitors.
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Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board to discuss marketing, PR issues
The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board will discuss publicity and marketing issues at its next meeting, 4:30 p.m. Monday in Aurora City Hall's fifth-floor Conference Room.
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Aurora Committee of Whole considers religious group's permit request
At a recent meeting, the Aurora Committee of the Whole considered advancing an ordinance granting a special-use permit for a religious group at 303 N. Lake Street.
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Aurora Planning Council to consider golf course request for Sign District
At a meeting this week, the Aurora Planning Council considered a request by Orchard Valley Golf Course for a Special Sign District.
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Aurora Planning Commission to consider final Wolters Dolan subdivision plat
The Aurora Planning Commission will consider a resolution to approve the final plat for the Wolters Dolan subdivision at its next meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Aurora Government Operations Committee considers liquor-license requests
At a recent meeting, the Aurora Government Operations Committee considered several liquor-license permit requests.
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Aurora Planning Committee to consider final plan for several subdivision lots
At a recent meeting, the Aurora Planning and Development Committee considered approving a proposed final plan for several lots in Wilder's Amended Addition Subdivision.