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Aurora Ald. William Donnell has announced he will step down from the City Council when his current term ends in the spring of 2025. (William Donnell)

Ald. William Donnell to retire from Aurora City Council

August 7, 2024 at 4:19 p.m.

Ald. William Donnell said this week he will retire from his 4th Ward aldermanic seat at the end of his current term in the spring of 2025 after 12 years...

Dan Barreiro, a member of the East Aurora School District Board, is Mayor Richard Irvin's choice to be the next 1st Ward alderman. (City of Aurora)

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin chooses Dan Barreiro to be new 1st Ward alderman

August 7, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Barreiro's appointment will be voted on by the full City Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Aurora City Hall, 44 E....

University students from Aurora Valerie Figueroa, right, and Isaballa McManus, both of Bolivian descent, raise the Bolivian flag during a ceremony Tuesday in downtown Aurora. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

Aurora honors impact of Bolivian community in the city

August 6, 2024 at 1:47 p.m.

On the occasion of the 199th anniversary of Bolivian independence, Aurora on Tuesday put the spotlight on the city's growing Bolivian community.

Face painting was one of the more popular attractions last year at Wheatlands Park in the 9th Ward of Aurora during a National Night Out event. This year, 26 sites in Aurora will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Aurora all in for National Night Out

August 5, 2024 at 3:10 p.m.

There will be 26 different events throughout the city Tuesday evening to celebrate the effort to enhance the relationship between neighbors, public safety officials and city officials, while focusing on...

Aurora wants to have policy on artificial intelligence in place by end of year

August 2, 2024 at 4:37 p.m.

The city is looking at programs developed by Seattle and Boston, and what private industry is doing. Opinions will also be solicited from the public, Aurora officials said.

Emmanuel Llamas, who had served as the Aurora City Council member from the 1st Ward since 2019, officially stepped down on Thursday to help take care of his ailing father, a move he had announced last month. There are now five finalists to replace Llamas on the City Council. (City of Aurora)

Five finalists named for 1st Ward seat on Aurora City Council

August 2, 2024 at 3:57 p.m.

The five candidates are: Steve Banks, a neighborhood group leader; Dan Barreiro, an East Aurora school board member and a retired city executive; Jeffrey Donelson, a senior pastor and Army...

This rendering shows what the entrance from the pedestrian bridge on the west side of RiverEdge Park would look like after the renovation work is finished. (City of Aurora)

Aurora City Council approves $4.1 million contract as part of RiverEdge Park renovation

August 1, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.

The $4.1 million contract with R.C. Wegman of Aurora is the first of several for an estimated $16 million project that will include a new backstage, a new entry on...

The former Todd School at 100 Oak Ave. is one of two former Aurora school buildings that have been turned into workforce housing. (McShane Construction)

Work finished turning former Aurora schools into housing

July 31, 2024 at 3:38 p.m.

Construction is complete on the conversion of the former Lincoln and Todd schools in Aurora into Fox Valley Apartments, featuring 47 units of workforce housing.

This rendering shows the inside of Leilani Asian Fusion, a new restaurant that will open to the public in downtown Aurora on Aug. 9. (Leilani Asian Fusion)

Three restaurants look to open soon in downtown Aurora

July 31, 2024 at 2:55 p.m.

The first of those openings, Leilani Asian Fusion, 2 N. River St., will be Friday, Aug. 9, although there will be a sneak peak with small bites and drinks during...

Aurora panel endorses $1 million furniture bid for new building

July 30, 2024 at 3:22 p.m.

Aldermen on the Infrastructure and Technology Committee recommended the $1.09 million contract with Batavia-based Interiors for Business, Inc. for the new furniture.

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