Time to add this year’s Spring Fling celebration to your calendar, April 15th! Be sure to R.S.V.P. no later than April 9th to Alpha Management at 630-892-8823. This adult only event will be held at the Orchard Valley Restaurant from 4-7pm. Hope to see you there!
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Now in its 22nd year, the annual Blues on the Fox festival has attracted music and blues fans from all over the state and even the country. Featuring some of the hottest artists singing the blues and up-and-comers destined for stardom, Blues on the Fox pays tribute to musicians John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, Tampa Red, Big Bill Broonzy and others who recorded their historic sound at the Leland Hotel in downtown Aurora. Pay tribute to the past, rock out with the present and prepare for the future of blues at Blues on the Fox. Continue reading
ALL of the vehicles were left UNLOCKED or there was no evidence of forced entry except for one. No arrests have been made and unless otherwise indicated, there is no discernable suspect descriptions. Some or all of these thefts may be related. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigations at 630-256-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000. Continue reading
2017’s major crime statistics are in.
What they say is below. We had a good year in 2017 as I’m sure you’ll notice. Overall, crime was down including a significant drop in violent crime. Of the eight major crime categories (murder, criminal sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault/battery, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft and arson) we achieved impressive drops in six of them, one remained flat and only one category saw an increase when compared to 2016. Continue reading
At a recent 5th Ward neighborhood meeting, questions were asked about what will happen if the Aurora Election Commission (AEC) is abolished. The Kane County Clerk, Mayor Irvin, and the Kane County Board Chairman have agreed to establish a satellite office in downtown Aurora. Continue reading
Howard Backman was just 22 when he was killed at Pearl Harbor. Now he’s finally coming back to his hometown.
AURORA, IL — U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Walter Howard Backman was killed at the bombing of Pearl Harbor when he was just 22 years old. Like many of the other victims of Pearl Harbor, the Aurora native’s remains were not identified after his death. Now, after more than 75 years, Backman’s remains have been identified and will be buried in a Batavia cemetery, according to Chicago Tribune. Continue reading
SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS As the snow has continued to fall throughout the night, the full fleet of the Aurora Snow Team has been plowing primary streets around the clock. This morning, more than 75 contractors have started to assist the Aurora Snow Team with the residential streets.
Heavy snow is expected to continue through the morning rush hour at approximately an inch per hour and taper off by late morning/early afternoon. The Aurora Snow Team will maintain around-the-clock operations. Continue reading
Here is a great link to events in Aurora. Learn about what’s happening in our town with Art, Music and more. CLICK HERE
Intersections With the Most Traffic Crashes in 2017 (and the Number of Crashes):
1. Eola & Indian Trail/North Aurora Rd. (68) 2. New York & Rt. 59 (67) 3. Indian Trail & Lake (59) 4. Butterfield/Rt. 56 & Eola (58) 5. Ogden/Rt. 34 & Rt. 59 (54) 6. Eola & New York; Eola & Liberty and Galena & Orchard (50) 7. Rt. 59 & 75th St. (49) 8. Liberty & Rt. 59 (47) 9. Montgomery & Rt. 59 (44) 10. Farnsworth & Molitor and McCoy & Rt. 59 (43)
Intersections With the Most Fatal/Personal Injury Crashes in 2017 (and the Number of Crashes):
1. Orchard & Sullivan (16) 2. Montgomery & Rt. 59 (15) 3. Ogden/Rt. 34 & 75th; Rt. 59 & 75th and Butterfield/Rt. 56 & Eola (13) Let’s be careful out there!
Ever wonder why we do what we do? Then join the Citizen Police Academy! The academy allows you to learn how the police department and our officers function on a daily basis by exploring a wide variety of interactive topics including the difference between criminal and civil law, gang and drug awareness, use of force, investigations, juvenile law, and other relevant topics. You also engage in practical exercises that cover building searches, crime scene processing, and traffic stops. Continue reading
5th Ward Alderman
Carl Franco
Orchard Valley Golf
