Groundbreaking for Mastodon Lake Restoration Rescheduled for August 20 Published on August 12, 2026 The City of Aurora, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois State Representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and Semper Fi Land Services Incorporated, is set to host a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, August 20 at 10 A.M. to commemorate the start of the historic Mastodon Lake Dredging and Shoreline Restoration Project. Tagged as: , Improvement Works
US SBA Disaster Loan Program Published on August 10, 2026 Following the July 2–4 flooding, the SBA has declared Kane County a disaster area, making federal recovery assistance available to affected residents and businesses in Kane and contiguous counties (Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kendall, and McHenry). Tagged as: , Improvement Works
City Launches New Youth Enhancement Grant Published on August 02, 2026 The City of Aurora’s Youth Services Division has launched a new, one-time grant opportunity for local non-profits and specific taxing bodies to enhance existing, after-school programs and youth initiatives across the City. Tagged as: , Announcements
Special Census Begins Published on July 23, 2026 Residents who live in the Special Census area will receive four mailings, two letters and two postcards, containing a unique, 12-digit Census ID number. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Council Approves Ethics Ordinance Published on July 15, 2026 The Aurora City Council has approved a new, comprehensive ethics Ordinance that creates a $1,500 cap on campaign donations from businesses or entities that are doing business with the City. Tagged as: , Announcements
Lead Action Level Exceedance Notice Published on July 14, 2026 The City of Aurora’s Water Production Division has discovered elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes. Tagged as: , Community Safety
City of Aurora Set To Host Rescheduled Independence Day Fireworks Show Published on July 10, 2026 The City of Aurora is set to host its Independence Day Fireworks show, which was rescheduled from July 3 due to inclement weather, on Friday, July 10 from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. at RiverEdge Park. Tagged as: , Announcements
Aurora Fire Department and Animal Care and Control Save Fawn! Published on July 08, 2026 The City of Aurora’s Fire Department and Animal Care and Control Division partnered on a rescue operation on Wednesday morning, saving a fawn from drowning in the Fox River. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City to Host Independence Day Parade Published on June 29, 2026 On Saturday, July 4, the City will host its annual Fourth of July Parade, beginning at the intersection of Benton Street and Broadway Avenue at 10 A.M. For best viewing capability, the Reviewing Stand will be placed in front of the David L. Pierce Art and History Center, located at 20 E. Downer Place. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
City Council Approves ACCA Board Published on June 24, 2026 At the Tuesday, June 23rd City Council meeting, the Aurora City Council formally approved the appointment of four new members to the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) Board, who, along with two reappointments, now comprise the most diverse, inclusive, and strategically skilled Board in the history of ACCA. Tagged as: , Announcements