Category: Aurora Beacon-News

Aurora officials are looking at purchasing two land parcels on Lake Street, just north of New York Street in the downtown area. City economic development officials told the City Council this week the parcels are in a key area the city has planned for what it calls the Riverfront North District, a mixed-use area made up of “vibrant, eclectic” housing, stores, entertainment venues and restaurants, according to Alex Minella, senior planner in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. “Time is of the essence. We need to be in control of the destiny of this parcel,” Minella said. “If we are […]

An Aurora electoral board’s decision to keep a mayoral candidate on the ballot in the upcoming election could hinge on the candidate’s economic interest statement. That is one of the main questions about the nominating petitions filed by Karina Garcia for the April 2025 mayoral election. Garcia, the CEO of the Aurora Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, was one of six candidates who filed petitions in October to run for mayor in the city election. Because six candidates filed, as it stands now, there would be a primary in February. The candidates are: Mayor Richard Irvin, the incumbent; Ald. Ted […]

Indian Prairie School District 204 is considering a $15.1 million property tax levy increase to support its operations, officials announced Monday.

The approved contracts are to design new secure entrances for elementary schools and a new auditorium for Waubonsie Valley High School.

Through a yearlong project centered around making podcasts, eighth-grade students at Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy are learning about all things Aurora, from its history to being involved in the present day.

The city of Aurora will officially welcome in the holiday season from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday during the annual Winter Lights Fest, which will include a parade as well as the illumination of the city’s Christmas tree, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and a new drone show.

Oswego trustees recently authorized an agreement with Kendall Area Transit to increase the village’s share for paratransit services for people in need for the next three years.