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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.

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Avoid Foreclosure

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.

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Downtown Alive! 2009 Rock on the Fox

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.

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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.

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Downtown Alive! 2009 Summer Jam

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.

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Aurora Borealis

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.

Aurora Borealis

Downtown Alive! 2009 Fan Favorites

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.

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Call before you dig

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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Customer Service / Mon-Fri 7am - 7pm

(630) 264-INFO / Online Request Form