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From left, Jennifer Stallings, Aurora city clerk; Jason Guisinger, legal counsel to the Aurora electoral board; Ald. Juany Garza, 2nd Ward; and Ald. Mike Saville, 6th Ward listen to arguments concerning a recall referendum effort during a Sept. 1 meeting of the electoral board. The board is set to meet on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, to make a final decision on whether the proposed recall referendum questions will be on the fall ballot. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Final decision expected Monday on whether recall referendum questions will be on fall ballot in Aurora

September 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Aurora electoral board said it plans to reach a final decision Monday on whether two referendum questions aiming to allow for the recall of a sitting mayor and at-large...

Attendees stand for the national anthem during Aurora’s ceremony commemorating 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2026, at the Aurora Police Department. (Dominic Di Palermo/for the Aurora Beacon-News)

Aurora officials call for unity during event marking 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

September 11, 2026 at 4:07 p.m.

Aurora police, fire and city officials on Friday called for unity in Aurora as they marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11,...

Guy Pisani, development manager for Holladay Properties, discusses the company's proposed hotel development near North Farnsworth Avenue during the Aurora City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, as, from left, Alds. Patty Smith, 8th Ward; Edward Bugg, 9th Ward; and Shweta Baid, 10th Ward, listen. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Aurora City Council delays decision on plan for hotel near Hollywood Casino site

September 10, 2026 at 2:01 p.m.

The Aurora City Council on Tuesday night delayed a decision on a proposed hotel development near the new Aurora Hollywood Casino site, citing concerns over whether the hotel aligns with...

The Parade of Nations at Aurora's Fiestas Patrias event in 2024. This year's Fiestas Patrias celebration is set for Sept. 12 and 13 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (City of Aurora)

Fiestas Patrias celebration set for this weekend at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

September 8, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

The event celebrates Mexican Independence Day and will feature mariachi music, local food vendors and internationally-recognized bands including Banda Carnaval and La Maquinaria Nortena, according to a city news release...

A map shows which parts of Aurora, as indicated with different colors depending on the ward, are included in the current special census effort. The gray areas indicate parts of the city that won't be recounted. (City of Aurora)

US Census Bureau field workers set to visit Aurora homes for special census

September 8, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

The online reporting period for the Aurora special census has ended, and residents in certain areas of the city can expect U.S. Census Bureau field workers to be knocking on...

Aurora launches solar power program that could lower utility costs for some residents

September 5, 2026 at 12:22 p.m.

The solar program allows residents to subscribe to local solar farms and receive credits directly on their monthly electric bills without installing rooftop solar panels, purchasing equipment or changing their...

The ECHO Suites hotel by Wyndham is seen in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Aurora City Council is looking at a proposal for a similar ECHO Suites development for a site on North Farnsworth Avenue. (City of Aurora)

Aurora City Council eyes plan for hotel near Hollywood Casino site

September 3, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

The Aurora City Council is set to vote on a proposed ECHO Suites hotel by Wyndham near North Farnsworth Avenue that if approved could open next year.

No decision yet on whether recall referendum questions will be on fall ballot in Aurora

September 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Still at issue is whether Aurora has the constitutional authority to create the proposed recall system and whether the referendum questions are written so that the system could legally operate...

Interim Aurora Fire Chief Kevin Nickel speaks at the grand opening of the newly-relocated Fire Station 9 on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Aurora City Council is looking at possibly changing residency requirements for the city's police and fire chiefs. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Proposal would loosen residency requirements for Aurora police and fire chiefs

September 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Aurora Ald. Carl Franco, 5th Ward, who is behind the proposed ordinance, said the measure could help fill the current fire chief vacancy by removing some barriers.

Aurora City Hall is at 44 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Aurora electoral board to decide if recall referendum questions will be on November ballot

August 31, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

The electoral board is set to meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Aurora City Hall Council Chambers to hear arguments for and against including the referendum questions...

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