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Leilani Asian Fusion restaurant is set to open in about 30 days in the Hobbs Building at Galena Boulevard and River Street in downtown Aurora. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

Downtown Aurora to look different soon as restaurants, brewpub and more get set to open

May 17, 2024 at 4:56 p.m.

A number of economic development projects in the downtown are getting near to opening, including the new Stolp Island Theatre, Leilani Asian Fusion restaurant and Foreign Exchange Brewing brewpub.

Aurora panel approves plans for Prairie Meadows subdivision on far West Side

May 17, 2024 at 9:20 a.m.

The property is on the north side of Prairie Street, west of North Kingsway Drive. It is on property once owned by the West Aurora School District where a middle...

Longtime Aurora preservationist Jan Mangers was honored recently by the city of Aurora and the Aurora Preservation Commission for her work preserving historic places in the city. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

Aurora Preservation Commission lauds longtime city preservationist

May 16, 2024 at 2:07 p.m.

The Aurora Preservation Commission recently recognized Jan Mangers with its first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.

Aurora considers protest of proposed solar facility near city’s West Side

May 16, 2024 at 1:51 p.m.

Aurora officials are looking to protest a proposed solar project in an unincorporated area next to the far West Side of the city, near the Aurora Municipal Airport.

Despite concerns from nearby residents, fueling station approved for new Public Works facility in Aurora

May 15, 2024 at 3:39 p.m.

Approval came despite objections from some nearby residents and one alderman.

Aurora to buy license plate readers to use at Chicago Premium Outlets mall

May 15, 2024 at 3:33 p.m.

The Aurora City Council this week approved buying license plate readers and associated software to use at Chicago Premium Outlets mall in the city.

ECHO Center in Aurora to host weekend events to promote healing

May 14, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

On May 18 and 25, the center will host events in partnership with Healing Illinois, a statewide awareness campaign to promote healing in communities.

Aurora may look at getting a sister city, officials said. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

Aurora may look for sister city

May 13, 2024 at 2:28 p.m.

During last week’s City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, Martha Paschke, the city’s Innovation and Strategy director, gave aldermen a report on Sister Cities International, saying the idea of...

Aurora eyes $1.4 million contract for fueling station at new Public Works building

May 13, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

Aldermen will vote Tuesday on about a $1.4 million contract with Crowne Industries, LTD, of Streamwood, to build the station at the new Public Works facility, construction of which is...

Aurora City Council looks at contracts to put license plate readers at Chicago Premium Outlets mall

May 10, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.

City officials said during the May 7 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting that the license plate readers are designed to curtail retail crime.

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