Talking Cities

12/23/2024

Ken Price’s holiday drive is spreading joy and hope to Aurora families in need. Together, we’re making the season brighter. 🎁✨

Ken Price’s journey from homelessness to community advocate is one of resilience and generosity. Each year, he organizes a holiday drive to collect toys, toiletries, and other essentials for families in need. Hosted at Bureau Gravity, the initiative has grown in its impact, bringing together the A...

12/05/2024

From the Christkindlmarket to the annual holiday meal for seniors, Aurora Township has something for everyone this season! Check out the upcoming events and celebrate your community. 🎄✨

12/02/2024

Free Narcan vending machines in Aurora Township are saving lives and providing hope in the fight against opioid overdoses.

11/20/2024

Get into the holiday spirit with Aurora this week! 🌟 On November 22nd, enjoy the Winter Lights Parade, Santa's tree lighting, and a dazzling drone show. Plus, all month long, contribute to the Aurora Fire Department Toy Drive to brighten a child's holiday! 🎅✨ Aurora Township

10/17/2024

Aurora Township has a variety of offerings for residents this month, including registration for a free youth basketball program, free removal of tree branches from the curb, multiple job openings, a customer satisfaction survey for the free Ride in Kane transportation program, and a call for support of a young township employee who suffered serious injuries as a passenger in a car accident.

10/16/2024

After graduating from Oswego High School, Lyric Johnson's life took a tragic turn when she suffered serious injuries as a passenger in a car accident. The Aurora Township Youth Center worker put her college plans on hold and needs help to cover mounting medical bills.

Watch the video to see how you can send best wishes to Lyric or donate through her GoFundMe campaign: https://bit.ly/4eXNQBI

Check out the full Talking Cities story here: https://shorturl.at/QhHqo

Aurora Township

05/30/2024

Professional soccer player Salvador Cabañas thrilled fans at the Aurora Township park hosting the portable soccer field that is part of a violence prevention program to provide recreation for young people.

To find out where the portable soccer field will be next, check out our Talking Cities story here: https://bit.ly/3V29ah1

Aurora Township

04/26/2024

What are your kids doing this summer? They could come to the Aurora Township Youth and Community Center for an affordable summer camp that features field trips, meals and supervision from 8 am to 5 pm.

You can watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4baDQDh

Aurora Township Aurora Township Youth Center

04/01/2024

Should Aurora Township approve an historic district for the site of the Boxcar Camp where train cars housed Mexican immigrants from 1922 to 1934, as depicted in the book Olivia? Find out at the upcoming Township meeting.

To get details on the meeting, check out our Talking Cities story here: https://bit.ly/3TyhHaA

Aurora Township

02/16/2024

Have you seen a road hazard like a pothole, dead animal or fallen limb in unincorporated Aurora, Montgomery or North Aurora? Call or email the Aurora Township Highway Department to fix the problem.

To get their contact info, check out our Talking Cities story here: https://bit.ly/3SJLkFt

Aurora Township Aurora Township Highway Department

12/29/2023

Mary teaches us how to respond to God’s calling for our lives - with willingness and faith.

Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3GV027k

12/22/2023

What does Christmas mean to you? Christmas is a time to reflect on God’s power and His deep love and humility.

Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/41vHALM

12/15/2023

Having faith isn’t always easy. Has your faith been tested over the years?

Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/4af4hIp