City of Aurora News Releases

Aurora to Honor Historic Preservation Efforts

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Nominations due no later than Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Each year, the City of Aurora honors excellence in historic restoration with the Mayor’s Awards for Historic Preservation. The awards recognize owners who make significant improvements while maintaining the historic character of a building.

Ohio Street to be Closed at Fenton Street This Friday

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Ohio Street will be closed at Fenton Street starting at 9:00 am on Friday, March 12th and ending at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 12th. The roadway is being closed in order to facilitate the installation of underground utility improvements. Detour signs will be posted.

Police Mourn Loss of Oldest Living Officer

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The Aurora Police Department is mourning the loss of its oldest living police officer, George Prigye Jr., who passed away Friday (March 5), at the age of 96.

Aurora Police Name "Co-Employees of the Month" For February 2010

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Three Special Operations Group investigators are sharing February “Employee of the Month” honors at the Aurora Police Department.

Mayor to Announce Minority/Women-Owned Business Taskforce Findings

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Mayor Tom Weisner will ask the City Council to adopt a resolution expressing Aurora’s commitment to expand opportunities for local businesses that are owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities who are seeking city contracts, at tomorrow’s (Tuesday, March 2) Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Aurora Sustainable Efforts Garner Award

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The “greening” of the Illinois’ second largest city over the past several years has brought attention and recognition to Aurora. The Conservation Foundation, which serves the west suburban area, honored the City of Aurora with its prestigious Sustainable Development Award this week.

Mandatory Housing Classes Announced

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

City and police officials have announced the 2010 schedule for mandatory crime-free housing classes which owners, landlords, and agents of rental and non-owner occupied residential buildings in Aurora must enroll.

Aurora Animal Control to Host Low-Cost Pet Wellness Clinic

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

A local no-kill, not for profit animal shelter, is sponsoring a low-cost pet wellness clinic next month at Aurora’s Animal Control Division, 600 S. River Street.

Non Profits Sought To Help With Aurora Parades

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The City of Aurora’s Special Events Division is looking for non-profit organizations to secure volunteers who will act as parade route marshals for the annual Memorial Day and/or Independence Day parades.

2010 Census Discussed on "Aurora Talks"

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The importance of Aurora residents participating in the upcoming 2010 census is discussed on the latest edition of Aurora Talks on the city’s public access cable television station, ACTV, Channel 10.