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Aurora approves using grant funds for license plate readers, upgraded traffic cameras

August 16, 2024 at 3:56 p.m.

The Aurora City Council has approved using federal funds to upgrade cameras in the Aurora Police Department headquarters, replace aging traffic cameras, install new license plate readers and get new...

Aurora approves Hindu temple expansion plans

August 16, 2024 at 3:31 p.m.

The Aurora City Council has approved final plans for the expansion of a Hindu temple on the city's West Side, with conditions that were designed to address the concerns of...

Many of those attending the raising of the Indian flag in downtown Aurora to celebrate India's Independence Day on Thursday danced afterward, led by Aurora Ald. Shweta Baid, 10th Ward, center, in red coat. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

Aurora celebrates Indian Independence Day

August 15, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

A celebration heavy in song and dancing recognized the 78th year of India's independence from British rule.

Tariq Karim, consul general of the Chicago office of the Pakistan consulate, right, joins with Pakistani Americans singing the national anthem of Pakistan during flag-raising ceremonies in downtown Aurora Wednesday. (City of Aurora)

Flag-raising in Aurora honors city’s Pakistani community

August 14, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

The city raised the flag to recognize the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's founding.

The Aurora City Council Tuesday night approved Dan Barreiro to be the new 1st Ward alderman. (City of Aurora)

Dan Barreiro approved as new 1st Ward alderman in Aurora

August 14, 2024 at 2:12 p.m.

Barreiro, a City Hall staffer who retired after 35 years there, will fill the spot vacated by former Ald. Emmanuel Llamas.

Aurora panel recommends contract as part of plan to build three new fire stations

August 13, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Aldermen on the Infrastructure and Technology Committee this week recommended about a $3.9 million contract with Hoffman Estates-based Leopardo Construction, Inc. to oversee the projects to build new fire stations...

Working Families Aurora to hold 1st Ward candidate forum

August 12, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

Working Families Aurora will host a forum for potential 1st Ward aldermanic candidates from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Marywood Community Center, 1405 Church Road...

Hindu temple on West Side of Aurora looks to expand

August 9, 2024 at 4:26 p.m.

The Aurora City Council is looking at just how to handle a proposed expansion of a Hindu temple in a West Side neighborhood.

Aurora City Council looks at budget amendment including money for special census

August 9, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

The Aurora City Council is looking at an overall $728,000 amendment to the 2024 budget that includes money to put toward a special census.

Aurora looks at pilot program to establish education savings accounts for students in city

August 8, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

The pilot program would involve the West Aurora and East Aurora school districts, with the effort eventually including all districts in the city.

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