Local Culture, Aurora IL
Mayor Irvin’s Statement on Senate Bill 31 – The Illinois TRUST Act I am pleased to see Senate Bill 31 – the Illinois Trust Act – signed into law today. Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman (who was in attendance at the bill signing ceremony)...
On the 14, 15, 16 and 17 June, Sónar Barcelona will celebrate its 24th edition in Barcelona, and later this year it will continue the Latin America leg of its international tour in Buenos Aires, Bogotá and Santiago de Chile. What can...
It’s called Millennium Plaza. It’s next to the tallest building in Aurora and situated along the Fox River across from a community college. There’s a tall, geometric monument with a fountain at its base that pays tribute to the new millennium and...
It’s back. After taking a hiatus in 2015, Alley Art Festival is once again showcasing local artists on the last Saturday of August. Alley Art Festival is a unique, fun-filled afternoon in downtown Aurora that highlights the local, creative community...
This summer brings a refreshing, free musical treat to downtown Aurora every Wednesday evening through Aug. 17. The Wednesdays at the Plaza free concert series kicked off its first full season last Wednesday with the fiery blues and rock of the Scott...
Nick Marasco is admittedly passionate about the environment. Marasco, of Yorkville, recently took the first group of Triple Threat Mentoring student volunteers on a tour of The Farm, the non profit’s indoor urban garden in Aurora. Marasco taught environmental and physical science...
Words by Hayley Meksi Twenty years ago, my friends Omar and Hawa were forced to flee their home in rural Somalia with their infant daughter. They escaped by foot over long distances, facing incredible challenges. Their resolve and resiliency grew stronger as...
The Aurora area offers lots in the way of outdoor winter fun for the whole family. Check out these possibilities and make the best of the wintry weather. Winter Fun In Aurora! The City of Aurora maintains two ice skating rinks and...
