What’s New in Aurora, Illinois
Important
Red Light Violation Fines Being Issued
The Aurora Police Department is now issuing $100.00 fines for persons caught on video running red lights at three city intersections.
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Mortgage Relief Project Outreach Event Saturday, November 7
Struggling to hold onto your home? Behind on mortgage payments? Nearing foreclosure?
Governor Pat Quinn has established the Mortgage Relief Project to help you take advantage of new government programs that can help you lower your mortgage payments, avoid foreclosure and keep your home. Learn more at your local Mortgage Relief Project outreach event.
Free housing counseling is available. We will also teach you to recognize the tell-tale signs of mortgage fraud.
More information about Mortgage Relief Project Outreach Event
Sticker-less leaf collection under way
Curbside leaf collection for Aurora residents began Monday, Oct. 12.
Residents should gather leaves in 30-gallon Kraft paper yard waste bags and place the bags near the curb by 6 a.m. on their regularly scheduled garbage day. A waste sticker will not be required. Leaves in plastic bags or other types of containers will not be collected.
The sticker-less leaf collection program will end on a resident’s garbage day the week ending December 4.
Aurora Borealis Newsletter
The Autumn 2009 edition of the City of Aurora’s Aurora Borealis newsletter has arrived and can be downloaded from the link provided below.
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Quick Links
Public Notices
- RFP - Police Department move to new Police Headquarters
- RFP - Fire Station Alerting System for APD
- RFP - Digital Voice Recording System for APD
- RFP - Customer Premises Equipment for APD
- RFP- Neighborhood Redevelopment Stabilization Title Company
- Application for Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 Funding
- Request for Qualifications - Lead Based Paint Inspector
- Request for Qualifications - Appraisers
- Request for Qualifications - Project Manager
- Request for Qualifications - Realtor
- Request for Qualifications - Rehabilitation Professional
Miss Merry Christmas, Jack Frost nominations to appear in The Voice
Nominations for Aurora’s Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost will be announced in the Oct. 29 edition of The Voice newspaper.
Photos and ballots also will be published in the Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 editions.
The Voice readers will choose the winners. Ballots can be mailed to or dropped of at the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 5 E. Downer Place., Aurora, 60507.
The two winners will assist with the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree on Nov. 27 and will receive a $100 savings bond and certificate from Mayor Tom Weisner.
More Information on Miss Merry Christmas and Jack Frost Contest
Seasonal and H1N1 Flu Updates
The Kane County Health Department has received the first shipment of H1N1 flu vaccines and has announced upcoming public vaccination sites to be held in October and November. Learn more, as well as how to keep your family safe from both the seasonal and H1N1 flu strains by clicking on the Health Department’s web site, below:
Census 2010 - A Great Way to Earn Extra Money
The U.S. Census Bureau needs thousands of people for temporary, part-time, jobs for the 2010 census. Earn $15.00 per hour, work flexible hours and close to home. Click on the link below to find out how to apply.
News
- Aurora Public Art Commission New Gallery Hours
- ACTV to Air "Bank on Aurora" News Conference
- Daily lane closures on Indian Trail set
- City to send gifts to Aurora military service personnel
- A Great Way to Earn Extra Money
- Additional Free Mandatory Housing Classes Announced
- Hispanic Heritage Board seeking members
- More News...
Events
- Sorry, no events at this time
Committee Meetings
- 11/09/09 - Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board
- 11/09/09 - BGI Committee
- 11/09/09 - Fox Walk Overlay District Design Review Committee
- 11/09/09 - Airport Advisory Committee
- 11/10/09 - Planning Council
- More Meetings...
