City of Aurora News Releases

Comfort Zone BBQ Chef Returning to Aurora Farmers Market

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Comfort Zone BBQ Chef Richard Green will share his grilling secrets – and some samples – with patrons attending the Saturday, September 11, Aurora Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday at the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway Ave. (Route 25.)

Residents Can Still Cash In On High Efficiency Toilet Installations

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Aurora has extended the deadline to Friday, October 1, 2010 for homeowners to be eligible for a $100 rebate if they install a new, high efficiency toilet featuring the “WaterSense” label.

Fifth Street Road Closure Starts August 31

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Fifth Street will be closed at South Avenue starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, until 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 1. The roadway is being closed to facilitate the installation of underground utility improvements.

City of Aurora Phone System Changeover Rings Clear

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Aurora is entering the final stages of implementing its new voice-over-internet protocol (VOIP) system that will go live Wednesday, September 15, 2010.

Jesse White Tumblers Kick Off New Aurora Gymnastics Program

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Jesse White Tumblers helped usher in a new school year and boost interest in a free after-school gymnastics tumbling program for Johnson Elementary School on Aurora’s East side.

Traffic Lane Shift Planned for Indian Trail Road

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Motorists traveling down a segment of Indian Trail Road in Aurora should be on the alert for a new lane configuration starting Monday, Aug. 30.

Fall Festival, Holiday Magic Cancelled Due To Budget

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Due to ongoing budget constraints, the City of Aurora has cancelled the 2010 Phillips Park Fall Festival and Holiday Magic events.

City Combating Pesky Mosquito Population

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Aurora continues an aggressive fight to mitigate a growing mosquito population that has produced two confirmed cases of the West Nile Virus.

Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board Seeks New Members

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The City of Aurora is seeking volunteers to serve as a bridge and build new partnerships between Hispanic residents and the community.

Swimming Stones/Isaac2 Repairs Completed

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Aurora Public Art Commission is pleased to announce that repairs to the Swimming Stones/ Isaac² sculpture have been completed. Swimming Stones is now fully functional. The public is once more invited to visit the sculpture, play amongst the stones, and relax on the plaza. The fountain will be in operation until mid to late fall, depending on weather conditions.