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
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
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
City Invites Public to Vote on Baby Elk Name Published on June 17, 2026 The City of Aurora is inviting the public to name a new baby elk that was born in early June at Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Set To Host Annual Memorial Day Parade with Marine Corps Veteran Published on May 18, 2026 The City of Aurora is set to celebrate the 158th anniversary of Memorial Day with the annual Aurora Memorial Day Parade, beginning at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street on Monday, May 25, at 10 A.M. Tagged as: , Announcements
2026 Neighborhood Festival Funding Now Open Published on May 12, 2026 The City of Aurora is excited to unveil new funding opportunities for neighborhood festivals scheduled to take place in 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Aurora Hosts 32nd Annual Sports Festival Published on May 08, 2026 The City of Aurora's Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 32nd Annual Sports Festival on Friday, May 8 from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Phillips Park, located at 828 Montgomery Road in Aurora. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Launches Naming Contest for Baby Falcons Published on May 05, 2026 The City of Aurora is launching a public naming contest for four baby falcons who hatched while under the wings of their mother on the side of City Hall. Tagged as: , Announcements