6 things to know about “falling back”

On Sunday, at 2 am, clocks will turn back one hour, heralding the end of daylight saving time for much of the country. The change will shift daylight back into the morning hours. For 9-to-5 office workers, it means saying goodbye to leaving work while it’s still light out. And for weekend workers, it will mean an additional glorious hour of sleep this Sunday.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Have a SCARY but SAFE Halloween! We ask you and your little goblins to adhere to Aurora’s official trick-or-treat hours, which are 4 to 7:30 p.m. today. If you’re accompanying your little ones, try and go out earlier when it still is light outside.

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We’re investigating two recent scams that both revolve around the paying of bills using department store gift cards or pre-paid money cards. The latest fraud started with a phone call around 12:35 p.m., Oct. 16, and cost a 74 year-old West Side couple around $6000 after they paid a man who identified himself as a court appointed attorney for their grandson who was away at college; and had supposedly just been arrested after riding in a car that was pulled over and marijuana was found. Continue reading

AURORA, IL — Is Wednesday too early to start thinking about the weekend? We sure don’t think so. Here’s a list of ten unconventional Halloween-themed things to do in your area. Prices range from free to $30 for a specialized zombie haunted house. Happy haunting!

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The City of Aurora, in partnership with Will County, is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required.

Due to the high demand for service:

• The event is open to Aurora residents only. ID is required.
• Each car is limited to five (5) items in total, including two (2) total screens – either television OR computer screen.
• Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted.

SIGN UP FOR YOUR TIME SLOT BELOW WITH JUST YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS. THE COMMENT SECTION SECTION AND QUANTITY SECTION DO NOT HAVE TO BE COMPLETED.

Date: 10/28/2017 (Sat.) Location: Parking Lot W – 309 N. River Street

Click Here for available time slots.

Its that time of year again. The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season. The dates are from November 10 thru December 23. If interested, you can sign up at registertoring.com.

Won’t you please help our K-9 Unit win an annual Aftermath Services LLC K9 Grant?

This year, the Aftermath K9 Grant will award a total of $15,000 in grants to five departments and their existing or prospective K9 programs for maintenance, safety equipment, or officer training. Officers and community members nominate and vote for local departments; the top five departments with the most votes will be awarded grants ranging between $1000 and $5000. It’s as easy as clicking on http://www.aftermath.com/k9-grant/ and picking the Aurora, IL Police Department! Our puppies thank you!

Mark your calendar for Sunday October 15th to attend the Orchard Valley Homeowners Association OKTOBERFEST! Held at the Orchard Valley Restaurant from 4pm-7pm this is an Adults Only function. RSVP to Alpha Management at 630.892.8823 no later than October 9th. Click here for Brochure.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 19th, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at 1200 East Indian Trail, Aurora. Help our Citizen Police Academy Alumni raise money for un-budgeted items that benefit the department and our K-9 Unit while enjoying mouthwatering food from Reuland Food Service! The drive-thru fundraiser features two pork chops, two-piece chicken dinners, a combo platter consisting of one chop and one piece of chicken or a prime rib sandwich with ALL the trimmings. Tickets are $15 and can be bought in advance by calling Dave Bohman at 630-639-7515 or you can pay at the “door”. For more information visit the  Aurora Citizen Police Academy.

The Aurora Fire and Police Departments will host Aurora’s annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Monday.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., Aurora’s public safety officials will be joined by Mayor Richard C. Irvin and community members at the Central Fire Station, 75. N. Broadway.

Marking the 16th anniversary of the tragedies in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, the ceremony will feature a special Presentation of Colors and a Wreath Laying Ceremony by the Aurora Fire and Police Honor Guards with remarks from Aurora Fire Chief Gary Krienitz, Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman and Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin.