City of Aurora News Releases

Downer Place Bridge Construction Starts Monday

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

With the Downer Place bridges prepared to close Monday, Feb. 6, motorists driving through downtown Aurora should take notice of the new traffic patterns and signals.

Low-Cost Pet Wellness Clinics Offered at Animal Control

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

A local non-profit, no-kill animal shelter is continuing to sponsor low-cost pet wellness clinics in association with the City of Aurora’s Animal Control Division, 600 S. River St.

Sergeant's Off-Duty Actions Lauded by Police Department

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

An Aurora Police Sergeant’s actions while off duty have led to him being named the December “Employee of the Month.”

Downtown Benton Street Lane Closed Through Feb. 6 As Part of Downer Place Bridge Project

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Benton Street between River Street and Broadway Avenue in downtown Aurora has been reduced to one eastbound lane through Monday, Feb. 6.

Public Announcement: Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Available for Review and Public Comment

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The City of Aurora, in cooperation with the City of Elgin and the County of Kane, has recently completed a draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.

Preparations Underway For Downer Place Bridge Project

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Temporary traffic signals will be installed on Benton Street in downtown Aurora starting this week as part of the future detour route for the Downer Place bridge construction project that is slated to begin next month.

Applications Accepted for Citizen's Police Academy

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The Aurora Police Department is accepting applications for the spring session of its Citizen’s Police Academy which will run for 10 consecutive Thursdays, beginning February 16, 2012.

Aurora Festival Funding Application Deadline Set

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The City of Aurora is accepting applications to provide festival and special event funding to neighborhood and community groups. Completed applications must be submitted to the Community Services Department by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Aurora Offers Multiple Electronic Recycling Options

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

With the state banning computers, monitors, printers, televisions and other electronics from landfills starting this year, Aurora is offering several free options to safely recycle these items.

Statement on Fuel Spill/Water Testing

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600

The City of Aurora wishes to clarify and correct a published newspaper report concerning the testing of Fox River water in light of last week’s diesel fuel spill.