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Aurora Independence Day Fireworks Friday, July 3, 2009
Aurora will hold its annual Independence Day fireworks on Friday, July 3 on the grounds of Aurora Central Catholic High School and the Illinois Math and Science Academy. The fun begins at 6 pm with comedy, bands, kids’ games and food vendors. Fireworks start at 9:30 with cartoon after. Free parking and shuttles are available. The Independence Day parade will take place at 10 am, July 4 in downtown Aurora.
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Independence Day Fireworks
Aurora will hold its annual Independence Day fireworks on Friday, July 3 on the grounds of Aurora Central Catholic High School and the Illinois Math and Science Academy.
Foreclosure Prevention Information
Residential foreclosures are at a historic high level throughout the United States. The City of Aurora is no different, as many property owners in neighborhoods throughout the City face the real potential of losing their homes.
Downtown Alive! 2009 Rock on the Fox
The Downtown Alive! 2009 Festival continues July 31 and August 1, with Rock on the Fox, featuring Foghat and Billy Squire. Festival hours are 6 to 10 pm on Friday and 2 pm to 10 pm on Saturday.
Aurora Fire Department 2009 Firefighter Qualifications
The City of Aurora will be testing for firefighter applicants in the fall of 2009. Mandatory orientation will be Friday, September 18 at 7 p.m. with a written exam on Saturday, September 19, 8 a.m.
Downtown Alive! 2009 Summer Jam
The Downtown Alive! 2009 Festival continues July 10 and 11, with Summer Jam, featuring Sister Hazel and Eve 6. Festival hours are 6 to 10 pm on Friday and 2 pm to 10 pm on Saturday.
Summer Aurora Borealis Now Available
The Summer 2009 edition of the City of Aurora’s Aurora Borealis newsletter has arrived and can be downloaded from the link provided below or from the Public Information section of the City’s website.
Downtown Alive! 2009 Fan Favorites
The Downtown Alive! 2009 Festival continues August 14 and 15, with Fan Favorites, featuring Hi Infidelity and American English. Festival hours are 6 to 10 pm on Friday and 2 pm to 10 pm on Saturday.
Know What’s Below, Call Before You Dig
Now it’s even easier to reach JULIE simply by dialing 811. This three-digit number is easy to remember. Callers can still reach JULIE using our traditional toll-free number 1-800-892-0123.
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News
- Cancellation of July 2, 2009 Civil Service Commission Meeting
- Tollway Suspends Construction Lane Closures for Holiday
- Rich Harvest Farms site of 2009 Solheim Cup
- Governor Quinn appoints Mayor Weisner to Pension System Modernization Task Force
- Traffic shifts scheduled for Eola interchange work
- Downtown Alive! sets new age guidelines
- 101 sign up for bone marrow registry through Aurora drive
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Events
- Downtown Alive! 2009 Rock on the Fox
- American Legion Band Performing Free Concert at Phillips Park
- Scott D’Buse and the 101 Ranch Performing Free Concert at Austin Park, Montgomery
- Once on this Island Junior
- Super Screen Saturday Nights 2009 at Phillips Park
- Farmers Market ATC 2009
- Downtown Alive! 2009 Summer Jam
- August Performing Free Concert at McCullough Park
- Aurora Farmers Market West 2009
- Aurora Farmers Market East 2009
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Committee Meetings
- 07/02/09 - Aurora Neighborhood Council
- 07/07/09 - Planning Council
- 07/07/09 - Committee of the Whole
- 07/08/09 - Block Grant Advisory Committee
- 07/13/09 - Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board
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