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- Traffic shifting with I-88 work
AURORA Traffic is scheduled to be shifted today onto the newly constructed Fox River bridge on the Reagan Memorial Tollway .
- Aurora collecting winter clothes in all sizes
Two aldermen and Aurora's Youth Services Department are collecting clean, gently worn coats, hats, scarves and gloves through Dec.
- Santa to have breakfast at West Aurora
AURORA Breakfast with Santa will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13 at West Aurora High School, 1201 W. New York St.
- Aurora honors 2008 Volunteer of the Year
Aurora's Volunteer of the Year honor is not one city officials take lightly or award to just anyone.
- 20-month prison term for Aurora bank robbery
A Naperville man will spend just under two years in prison for last spring's robbery of a bank kiosk inside an Aurora supermarket.
- Aurora Man Charged, Throwing Girlfriend Off Bridge
A west suburban man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly throwing his girlfriend into the Fox River during a weekend dispute.
- Aurora budget breakdown: Snip, snip
Presenting a department's budget to the Aurora City Council's Finance Committee requires one part confidence and one part sales pitch.
- Aurora Chamber Leadership Academy graduates fall class
The Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy, Sponsored by Provena Mercy Medical Center, concluded its fall session on Nov.
- 3 charged in 2007 Aurora shooting
Aurora Police and the Kane County State's Attorney have charged three men with first-degree murder in the 2007 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Aurora resident.
- Jim Ryan: End stigma surrounding causes of suicide
AURORA More than a year after his son committed suicide, Jim Ryan still struggles to find the right words to express how his life has changed.
- Aurora man charged in Hanover Park murder
An Aurora man has been charged in the shooting death of a woman in Hanover Park this week.
- Yorkville man headed to prison after chase
A Yorkville man who led several police departments on a chase through three counties will be serving prison time.
- Seven Years for Suburban Robberies
A Lisle man who has been arrested or ticketed at least 35 times in 22 years has been sentenced to seven years in prison for robberies he committed within two hours of one another in Aurora and Downers Grove.
- Aurora City kicks off season with Holiday Magic
Holiday Magic: The city of Aurora will present its annual Holiday Magic celebration at 6 p.m. Nov.
- One suspect no longer faces murder charges in shooting
Murder charges were dropped against one of two men charged in a 1993 shooting. Abraham Estremera, 38, was indicted last summer as part of "Operation First Degree Burn," which charged defendants in multiple cold ...
- Quiet zone OK'd along EJ&E line
A stretch of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway corridor is about to become a little less noisy.
- Mop Company Moves to Aurora from Northlake
The most well-known product is O-Cedar mops and they are moving to 2188 Diehl Road on the far east side of Aurora to facilities that will have 525,000 square feet when complete.
- Aurora accepting ComEd's Challenge
Twelve will enter, but only one will leave ... with $100,000 to put toward environmental initiatives.
- Aurora auto shop owners upset over proposed licensing law
Local auto shop owners are grinding their gears over the city's plan to require licenses for their businesses.
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City DescriptionAurora is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, with a population of 168,181 (2007 est.). Most of Aurora is in Kane County, with portions in three other counties; DuPage, Kendall, and Will. Aurora is the largest city in Kane county, and about 100,000 of the cities residents reside in Kane. The Dupage portion of Aurora has about 60,000 residents. Will and Kendall County together only account for a few thousand of Aurora's total population. The city refers to itself as "The City of Lights" because it was one of the first cities in the United States to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881. Aurora officially adopted the nickname in 1908.
Before white settlers arrived, there was a Native American village in what is today downtown Aurora, on the banks of the Fox River. In 1834, the McCarty brothers arrived and initially owned land on both sides of the river, but sold their lands on the west side. The Lake Brothers opened a mill on the oposite side of the river. The McCarty's lived and operated their mill on the east side. Aurora was originally two villages: one on the East Side of the Fox River A post office was established in 1837, officially ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Kane County
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- Kendall County
- DuPage County
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Aurora, Illinois?
Question:
What are some fun things to do in Aurora? in which that costs little to no money at all. please help.
Answer:
The best things in Aurora for little or no money.
Start with Phillips Park. They have the zoo, a mastodon dig, a sunken garden and plenty of area for a picnic. There is also a small water park there. Blackberry Farm on the far west side is a pioneer village with a small train ride and a petting zoo. Across the road is a water park but the cost is around $20 per person. The downtown area has many museums including a Civil War museum, a Black Cultural museum, the Fireman's museum, and the Sci-Tech museum. There is a Walter Payton memorabilia display at the Roundhouse restaurant a few blocks away. The Roundhouse is not a cheap restaurant but they do have their own home brew beers. And the riverboat gambling is located downtown. They often have festivals on the weekends in the evening with free music downtown. Walking the river-walk is always free.
There are many other things that are in the nearby surrounding area. Here is a link to the area events. http://www.enjoyaurora.com
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Can i operate a 49cc moped in Aurora Illinois without a drivers license?
Question:
in the city of Aurora Illinois can I operate a moped (49cc) without a drivers license?
what if i got it registered and had insurance?
Answer:
Most bikes under 50cc will be considered mopeds, as long as they have an automatic transmission, less than 2HP and can’t exceed 30mph in a 1 mile stretch.
The classes of motorcycles in IL are L-under 200cc and M-any size motorcycle. For a moped any drivers license is good, but it has to meet the above restrictions. But anything on the road in IL with a motor(except farm implements, etc.) requires insurance. So, no, not without a license.
If you get it registered and insured AND have any type license, then yes. No problem.
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What is there to do for fun in North Aurora, Illinois?
Question:
what is there to do for fun in north aurora or aurora? i am 18 years and will be spendin my summer out there. is there a bus that goes to the city of aurora from north aurora?
Answer:
I don't know if 18 will get you into the casino in Aurora. But the Premium outlet mall is the big thing out there on Farnsworth which is very close to North Aurora. Big shops and prices are ok.
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where can i find aclass or school that teches the japanese language in aurora illinois close to kane county?
Question:
why i realy want to learn japanese and all sorts of languages so if you know like a class or school that teaches the japanese language please answer somewere like naer naperville.
Answer:
You can take Japanese language classes at North Central College in Naperville. You do not have to be a full-time student. You can be admitted as a "special student" and just take the classes you want.
Click on the Web page below for more info about the Japanese program at North Central:
http://www.northcentralcollege.edu/x1951.xml
Good luck!!
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Where in the Fox Valley/Aurora (Illinois) area can I adopt a pet?
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I would like a cat or dog to keep me company when my mom goes out of town. It gets very lonely and quiet here. Any ideas on kennels, adoption agencies, or pet shops in the area??
Answer:
Hi there...Fox Valley Welfare Animal League has many pets available for adoption. Another way to find pet rescues is to search through Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com
Other Illinois Animal Shelters: http://www.netpets.com/cats/catresc/illinois.htm
Best wishes in finding your famiily companion.
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What stores are in the outlet mall in Aurora, Illinois?
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most importantly - can someone tell me if there is a torrid at this outlet mall?
Answer:
No torrid listed
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/store_listing.asp ?id=63
The following site mentions 2 in Illinois, Gurnee and Orland Square:
http://www.mallseeker.com/torridplussizes.aspx
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Is there anyone near Aurora, Illinois who paintballs?
Question:
Is there anyone under 16 near Aurora, Illinois who paintballs?
I'd like to start a team and go to tournaments.
Answer:
im nowhere near illinois. but if you want to start a team i say go for it bec thats how i started. i now play for ny shockwave and i love it. been playing for 10 years. have fun buddie.
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I need to find listing of recent arrests in Aurora, Illinois?
Question:
I need to discus the validity of a certain person both in person and over the phone. This is public information, and it will be so valuable for me to have someone able to look up this information then we could talk about it.
Answer:
This may help
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/police/
ther e are links to Yesterday and Last Week. You might be able to search the newspaper for the person's name.
I went to Yahoo and entered the phrase: police blotter aurora il
This link goes to the Aurora Police Department. It has the phone number. You may want to call and ask.
http://www.aurora-il.org/policedepartment/staff/chief.asp
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how is the downtown Aurora area in Illinois? is it a good place to live?
Question:
there is this apartment right next to the Hollywood Casino in downtown aurora that i want. some people told me not to get it cuz its a bad area but i am not sure. i have never really spent time in that area. anyone know?
Answer:
That area is not too great...it's not the worst but by it being right by the casino it has many different people coming in and out of the area. My parents live about 10 mins. away in North Aurora, that is a great area!
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Haunted places near aurora Illinois?
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I am looking for real haunted places near aurora Illinois to visit. I have checked the internet but it doesn't show anything spectacular because I know those places are not haunted. So does anyone know of any websites or places I can go that are supposedly haunted?
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i need to know about all the homeless shelters in illinois around the aurora/geneva area?
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the current place that they were staying in kick out the kids because the mother got a job and the shelter gets less money for the kids if the mother has a job. theyre going to go to mooseheart but they require a month before getting in. i need to know what places in the aurora/geneva area will accept them (1mom/4kids 7-) even if the mother keeps her job. please help and also no wise a$$ answers. i appreciate the info
Answer:
There is Hope Haven in Dekalb. My sister in Law used to stay there with all her kids. They allow you to stay for a LONG time too! :) It is not too far from Aurora, just take I-88.
they take kids, singles, families
here is shelters outside chicago
http://www.hud.gov/local/il/homeless/shelters/sheltert able.cfm
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where can i find a dog in aurora,Illinois?
Answer:
Try these places. :0)
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi /search_dogs_form
http://www.petharbor.com/
http://dogsindanger .com/
http://www.petfinder.com/
http://www.craigslist.org/about /cities.html
Adoption fees are not expensive
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