Exhibit of bridal gowns at historical society

Bridal gowns worn by Aurora women from 1853 to 1976 will be on display at the Aurora Historical Society from June 3 to August 12.  The exhibit, titled “Here Comes the Bride”, will be open Wednesdays through Fridays from Noon-4:00pm and on Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. at the Pierce Art and History Center, 20 E. Downer Pl., 60505.    All the bridal wear is from the historical society collections and includes the names of the brides and grooms and the year of the wedding.  “We have dozens of wedding

KCT Kids Finance Fair with Aurora Public Library

Kids Finance Fun Fair with Aurora Public Library (In-Person)Hey Fox Valley community members! Bring your kids to this fun workshop and learn with them about why they should save money and how they can start! Marlen Glenn, KCT's Financial Wellness Educator, will lead a discussion on these topics to get kids excited about managing their money and putting them on the right path for financial success at a young age. There will be two sessions, one for kids 9-12 (10:00am) and another for those 13 and over

KCT Summer Share Certificate (CD) Special!

KCT Summer Share Certificate (CD) SpecialOur CD rates are heating up just in time for summer!   Now you can grow your money at a great rate of 4.85% APY* for a 7-month CD! This is a limited time offer, so don't delay, visit us at any KCT branch or call 847.741.3344 to speak to an MSR today! *APY (Annual Percentage Yield) The APY is based on the assumption that dividends will remain in the account until maturity. Must be new funds from an outside source, not currently deposited at KCT. CD (Certificate

2023 Outdoor Summer Concerts in Downtown Aurora

Host your Event at Stolp Island Social Steakhouse!

Now booking Private Events at Stolp Island Social Steakhouse! Consider us to host your next event or party! Our restaurant has multiple spaces for groups of any size. Flexible pricing to work within any budget! Customize your menu, Create your own specialty Cocktails to feature! -Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Showers, Baby Showers, Morning After Wedding Brunches, Networking Events and more! Contact our Director of Private Events, Danielle for more information at (586) 436-0065

Loaves & Fishes Receives Generous Gift from the Gustafson Family Foundation Fund

Loaves & Fishes Receives Generous Gift from the Gustafson Family Foundation Fund of DuPage Foundation Building Named in Honor of late Sister, an Early Volunteer (Naperville, IL – May 15, 2023) Loaves & Fishes Community Services recently celebrated the naming of their Aurora building as the Linnea Eleanor Rutkowski Food Distribution Hub in response to a generous gift by the Gustafson Family Foundation Fund of DuPage Foundation. In appreciation of the lead gift for the project, the nonprofit has named

Walk, Run and Win

AID Job Fair in May

Bardwell Residences- Move in Special!

Kifowit and Huynh Honors Vietnam Veterans on 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War

Photo Release…                                    from State Representative Stephanie Kifowit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                FOR MORE INFORMATION: March 31, 2023                                                                                      State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Owner of Express Employment Professionals - North Aurora to be Featured on Good Morning Aurora

Express Employment Professionals - North Aurora Introduces Frontline Training Solutions

Paramount Theatre: Jim Corti is Back on Broadway

JIM CORTI IS BACK ON BROADWAYWe are so excited and thrilled to have the man who helped make our Broadway Series the spectacle it is today back on Broadway in a role he's cherished for decades. Paramount Theatre Artistic Director Jim Corti was invited to New York to participate in a special one-night only sold out concert version of Ragtime. Corti originated the role of Houdini in the original Broadway production. Congratulations, Jim, and thank you for the magic you give us every day.PRESS PLAY TO WATCH JIM

2023 Summer Concerts at RiverEdge Park in Aurora - Get Tickets by May 31 and Save!

JUST ANNOUNCED! 2023 SUMMER CONCERTSGET TICKETS BY MAY 31 AND SAVE!CONCERTS ON SALE NOWTHE TROUBADOUR PROJECTICONIC 70S ROCK CLASSICSSATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023GET TICKETSHOLLYWOOD NIGHTSTHE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCEFRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023GET TICKETSSTAYIN' ALIVEONE NIGHT OF THE BEE GEESSATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2023GET TICKETSGET THE LED OUT A CELEBRATION OF "THE MIGHTY ZEP"FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023GET TICKETSMORE CONCERTS COMING SOON!THANK YOU TO OUR RIVEREDGE PARK SPONSORSRIVEREDGE PARK | 360 N BROADWAY |

When in doubt, staycation!!

The kids are on spring break and ready to have some fun!  Treat yourself to a staycation at the beautiful Homewood Suites by Hilton that comes with a variety filled hot buffet breakfast, heated indoor pool, and up to 6 complimentary movie tickets to the local Hollywood Palms movie theatre, all included in the rate!!! Call us directly for the best possible rate.All guest suites have a fully equipped kitchen that includes full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, twin burner stove, dishes,

Michele Bergeron Joins Credit Union Board

Michele Bergeron Joins Credit Union Board   OSWEGO, Ill. — Oswegoland Senior & Community Center Executive Director Michele Bergeron recently joined the Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) Board of Directors. “Her combination of executive experience and boundless energy will bring a new and high energized dynamic to our team,” ECU President/CEO Kelly McDonough said. Bergeron holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Lewis University. Starting her career

Exhibit Honoring Women in the Military Opens in Aurora

Aurora, Illinois - The Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum is honoring the long legacy of women in the United States Armed Forces with the launch of its newest exhibit: Hidden Warriors – The History of Women in the Military.    Hidden Warriors showcases the role of women in the U.S. military from the American Revolution to the present day and highlights the many challenges women have faced and overcome, including discrimination and prejudice, as they served their country with distinction

AWE Awards ALIVE Aurora with Multi-Year Grant

   ALIVE Aurora Awarded Multi-Year Grant to Bring Unique Empowerment and Leadership Programs to Teen and Tween Girls   Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Makes Grant PossibleAURORA, IL, USA, February 17, 2023. “We have been so impressed with the collaborative spirit and depth and breadth of the leadership and empowerment programs at the ALIVE Aurora teen center, that we wanted to show our continued support with a multi-year grant,” said Amy Baudouin, Board Chair, Aurora Women’s Empowerment

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REACCREDITED WITH 5-STARS BY THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 4th CONSECUTIVE TIME

  AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REACCREDITED WITH 5-STARS BY THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 4th CONSECUTIVE TIMEAurora Regional Chamber is one of only seven 5-star accredited chambers in Illinois. (AURORA, IL, December 5, 2022) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, is excited to announce that it has once again been awarded the prestigious 5-Star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its sound policies,

AURORA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 2022 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

Outstanding businesses were honored at the Inaugural Celebration of Business Excellence   (AURORA, IL, August 1, 2022) – The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the voice of and catalyst for business success in the Aurora region, announced the winners of the new Business Excellence Awards during the Celebration of Business Excellence on July 28 at Bureau Gravity in Aurora, IL.    The gala-style event featured the awards ceremony where the Chamber honored 25 nominees who were vying for the Business

Loaves & Fishes Community Services Introduces New Online Grocery Market

(Naperville, IL – March 14, 2022) - Loaves & Fishes Community Services is proud to offer a new way for clients to receive healthy food. Clients can now pre-select their groceries through Loaves & Fishes' Online Market and then simply pick up their order from Loaves & Fishes' new Food Distribution Hub. Clients can access the Online Market through Loaves & Fishes' website or by visiting  lffood.org. There, they can then select fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, proteins, beverages, bread, frozen foods,

Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Makes Grant Possible

AURORA, IL, USA, February 24, 2022 - The Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF) has awarded the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, also known as Proyecto de Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros (FLAP), a grant to support its “Women’s Circles” community education, legal support, and emergency financial assistance program. The program benefits low-income Latinx female immigrants who live and work in the Aurora area. This is AWEF’s second year supporting the Women’s Circles Program;

Kluber Architects + Engineers Announces Expansion into Aurora

KLUBER ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO AURORAAURORA, ILL. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 12, 2021  - Kluber Architects + Engineers, an in-house architecture and engineering firm, has closed on the future site of their new office building on 41 W. Benton Street in Aurora Though the new office location selection has been nearly a year in the making, Kluber Architects + Engineers has spent the last several months designing the significant improvements for the space. The building, which formerly served as

Start the New Year Off Right with Faster Business Internet + $500 Gift Card!

Get faster business internet from Metronet plus a gift card up to $500. ​ONNECT WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS!At the curb or at the counter, connect with your customers with Fiber Internet and Managed Wi-Fi Services from MetroNet Business. Wi-Fi allows your team to reach your customers on more devices providing flexibility and mobility throughout your business improving sales, communications and productivity.MetroNet Business is making it easier to get your Bundled Internet and Wi-Fi with a gift Card up to $500*.

Grant to Fund Wigs for Women of Color

Thanks to a $2,500 grant from First Midwest Charitable Foundation, Waterford Place will expand wig offerings to include more options for women of color. First Midwest Charitable Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center to expand and diversify wig offerings to include more options for women of color. Wigs are provided to cancer patients free of charge, and the grant will fund more options for women of color. Additionally, the grant will support the hiring and

Waubonsee's Workforce & Solution's Council is a Strategic Partner

The Waubonsee Workforce and Solutions Council (Council) has a goal of providing individuals and organizations assistance necessary to solve complex problems. Through strategic partnerships, skill, and knowledge enhancement, this Council aims to be a resource for and a think tank to catapult economic, professional, and personal development.The Council has representation from the City of Aurora, Kane and Kendall counties, the Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce,

Aurora Partners with the National League Cities to Address Needs of Postsecondary Students

AURORA, IL - The City of Aurora is proud to join a new peer-learning cohort led by the National League of Cities (NLC) to remove barriers to basic needs that often prevent college students from successfully completing postsecondary degrees, certificates, or other credentials needed to gain access to rewarding careers.   Aurora joins twelve other cities from across the nation to engage in monthly peer-to-peer virtual learning opportunities and receive tailored technical assistance from NLC's staff and

Invest Aurora and Aurora-based Chambers of Commerce to Announce Restore Aurora Business Relief Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aurora, IL - June 8, 2020 –Invest Aurora, the City of Aurora’s non-profit economic development office, along with the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerceand the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerceare establishing the Restore Aurora Business Relief Program to help businesses clean up and rebuild following the civil unrest that occurred in the region on Sunday, May 31 and Monday, June 1, 2020. The fund will begin

Mars Wrigley Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund

Mars Wrigley Foundation Contributes $25,000 to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund to Help Vulnerable Children and Families AURORA, IL, May 20, 2020 – Mars Wrigley Foundation has donated $25,000 to the Fox Valley Coronavirus Relief Fund in an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community during this unprecedented crisis. The fund, launched by Fox Valley United Way (FVUW) in March, is gathering business and individual contributions to rapidly deploy resources to social service agencies in Kane and

Earthmover Credit Union Contribution to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund Will Help Vulnerable Children

Earthmover Credit Union Contribution to Local Coronavirus Relief Fund Will Help Vulnerable Children and Families AURORA, IL, April 30, 2020 – In an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community during this time of economic crisis, Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) has donated $5,000 to the Fox Valley Coronavirus Relief Fund. The fund, launched by Fox Valley United Way (FVUW) in March, is gathering business and individual contributions to rapidly deploy resources to social service agencies in Kane

Aurora lanza programa de préstamos de $1.4 millones para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas afectadas por el COVID-19

AURORA, IL – 28 de abril - La Ciudad de Aurora, en asociación con Invest Aurora y la Cámara de Comercio Regional de Aurora, está lanzando un nuevo programa de préstamos para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas. Aprobado por el ayuntamiento de Aurora esta noche, el fondo Standing Together with Aurora Businesses Local Emergency (STABLE, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrecerá $1.4 millones en préstamos perdonables a pequeñas empresas en Aurora afectadas por la crisis del COVID-19. "Estamos ayudando a proporcionar

Aurora Launches $1.4 Million Loan Program to Help Small business Impacted by COVID-19

AURORA, IL – APRIL 28 - The City of Aurora, in partnership with Invest Aurora and the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, is launching a new loan program to assist small businesses. Approved by the Aurora City Council tonight, the Standing Together with Aurora Businesses Local Emergency (STABLE) Fund will offer $1.4 million in forgivable loans to small businesses in Aurora impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. “We are helping to provide strength and stability to our local businesses during this crisis,

Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to Offer New Discount Program for Businesses

The Aurora Area CVB is introducing a mobile phone/text discount service that connects visitors with area businesses. Be a part of the action and reach thousands of visitors traveling to the Aurora Area. In previous years, visitors to the Aurora Area spent over $3.8 million on hospitality, shopping, dining, and recreation.This is a marketing opportunity you can’t afford to miss – and best of all, it’s FREE! Interested participants simply fill out the linked form below and return it to our project manager by