As we observe and pay tribute to Black History Month in Aurora, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Aurora’s Black community, recognizing their significant contributions across the historical spectrum, from the pre-Civil War era and Civil Rights Movement to the present day and beyond. The history and accomplishments of Aurora’s Black residents resonate through time, […]
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Under the leadership of Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin, the city continues to achieve significant milestones. A recent accomplishment includes the Aurora City Council’s approval of the tax increment financing district for the $360 million Hollywood Casino-Aurora project, marking the successful culmination of efforts initiated in 2019 to relocate the casino. In another noteworthy development,
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AURORA, IL — Richard Irvin has taken on another title in addition to mayor of Aurora: Criminal justice professor at Aurora University. Irvin kicked off the second semester at Aurora University as the new adjunct professor of a 300-level criminal evidence and procedure course. Now, a group of college students can say they were taught
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AURORA, Ill. (WLS) — The Aurora City Council passed an emergency ordinance Friday which will affect busloads of migrants sent to the suburb from the southern border. The ordinance would require at least five days notice to the city for a bus planning to transport migrants to Aurora. In addition, to get approval for the drop off
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After the Chicago Bears announced that a future stadium in Arlington Heights was no longer their “singular focus,” several other options have emerged for the city’s NFL franchise as they search for a new home. From a renewed pitch from Chicago to encouragements from Waukegan and Naperville, Illinois’ second-largest city is now the latest suburb
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