Aurora, IL – During May, the city of Aurora celebrates the contributions and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, proclaimed Mayor Richard C. Irvin at the AANHPI Celebration at Pacifica Square on Saturday, May 18th. The Celebration commemorated the perseverance and the remarkable role played in the American history […]

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,

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,

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