Aurora cuts residency requirement for some city department heads
Despite concerns from some aldermen, the Aurora City Council has approved new exceptions to a rule that requires leaders of city departments to live within city limits.
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First home going up at Aurora’s new ‘smart neighborhood’
The foundation has been laid and the walls are going up for the very first home in Habitat Green Freedom, part of a partnership between Nicor Gas and Habitat for...
National nonprofit supports Aurora’s free pet microchip program with grant
A free pet microchipping program by the city of Aurora will continue for another year after the city was awarded a grant from national nonprofit Petco Love.
Aurora considers facility improvement projects totaling $1 million
The Aurora City Council Tuesday will consider projects to replace the roofs of two city buildings and to expand the police department's digital forensic lab.
Foreign Exchange opens brewpub, restaurant in downtown Aurora
After years of brewing and selling beer, the award-winning Foreign Exchange Brewing Company now has a physical location in downtown Aurora.
Aurora considers cutting residency requirement for some city department heads
The Aurora City Council is set to consider the creation of exceptions to a rule that requires leaders of city departments to live within city limits.
Aurora officials warn against using illegal fireworks
Ahead of July 4, Aurora city officials are using social media posts, yard signs and more to warn residents against using fireworks.
Eddie Perez announces run for Illinois State Senate 42nd District seat
Edgardo "Eddie" Perez announced that in 2026 he will be running for Illinois State Senate in the 42nd District.
Aurora Mayor John Laesch proposes hiring new chief legal officer, sustainability director
Aurora Mayor John Laesch is looking to replace the city's chief legal officer and hire for a newly-created role focused on sustainability.
New apartment building opens at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, marking latest milestone in its redevelopment
The grand opening of Lucca Fox Valley, a new luxury rental apartment community located at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, marks the latest milestone in the mall's redevelopment.