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Welcome to the official Twitter account of the City of Aurora, Illinoisβ second-largest city!
Aurora, IL
Joined July 2009
π The King Of The 360s: An Aurora Legend! π Kenny Battle is someone worthy of celebration, not just for his remarkable achievements, but for the inspiring legacy he has left in our community. π« As a proud Auroran, Battle helped guide the West Aurora Blackhawks Varsity Boys
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Itβs City Council night here in the City of Lights! π‘ Join us in person at City Hall in Council Chambers at 6 P.M. or tune in online! For the full agenda, visit https://t.co/sXRAjObwtw
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Divided by the river, united by the game - Aurora, the ultimate game day is almost here π π΄ East Aurora High School vs. West Aurora High School π΅ Date: Friday, October 17 Location: West Aurora High School | 1201 W New York St. Time: 6 P.M. If you are unable to attend in
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We had an incredible time at LUMENAURA FEST this weekend! π We listened to some amazing bands, ate delicious food, AND got to see all of the one-of-a-kind installations that make up LUMENAURA this year! π€© If you missed fest weekend, there's still chance for you to witness the
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In Aurora, we're truly thankful for our incredible community. The dedication, enthusiasm, and support here are extraordinary! β€οΈ We want to spotlight our fantastic neighborhood groups! These groups are designed to build a safe environment that promotes unity and sparks
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πΏ $1 Paramount Theatre Classic Movie Monday: The Silence of the Lambs π₯ A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims. ποΈ Tickets can be bought at the door
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π Today, the City of Aurora honors Indigenous Peoples' Day, recognizing the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Native peoples that lived throughout the Fox River Valley. β€οΈ On this day, let us reflect on the ancestral lands that we share, and support justice and
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π What is, Aurora?! π‘ The City of Aurora was featured on Jeopardy this past week, identified as "this second most populous Illinois city is nicknamed 'City of Lights' because of early street lamps, not a natural phenomenon." πΊ Did you catch it? Let us know down below!
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πΎ PET OF THE WEEK: KILLO πΎ Meet Killo β the ultimate treat enthusiast, part-time goofball, and full-time βbig olβ meatheadβ with a heart of gold. β€οΈ This 2-year-old pit bull mix has one mission in life: snack, play, repeat. Killo LOVES spending time in the yard, zooming
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π LUMENAURA Fest Weekend concludes tonight! πΆ The third and final day of LUMENAURA Fest Weekend is here! Enjoy live music from Fearless: The Unofficial Taylor Tribute at 5 P.M. and Hairbanger's Ball at 7 P.M. at the IBEW Locals 461 and 701 Main Stage! π Be sure to also check
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ποΈ THE HISTORY OF AURORA: NORTHGATE ποΈ In 1964, this is what you would see when looking at the north end of the Northgate Shopping Center off Lake Street. Photo Credit: Aurora, IL - Then and Now
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Discovering creativity at the Cornucopia Shop in Aurora! π¨ The next time you're walking around downtown, stop by "Artist Alley" at the Cornucopia Shop! This new addition showcases amazing work from talented local artists and is here through the end of October. While you're
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π§― Happy Fire Prevention Week, Aurora! π At Tuesday night's Committee of the Whole meeting, members of the City's Fire Prevention Bureau and the Aurora Regional Fire Museum joined Mayor John Laesch to accept an official proclamation, designating October 5-11 as National Fire
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LUMENAURA goers, cast your vote for your favorite LUMENAURA artwork this weekend only! β¨ Winners will be revealed on Sunday nightβ which piece is your favorite? π For a list of all works at this year's LUMENAURA event, visit https://t.co/tczwdVViyh To vote, scan the QR code
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LUMENAURA FEST WEEKEND IS OFFICIALLY HERE β Join us starting TONIGHT for the kickoff of LUMENAURA here in downtown Aurora with THREE days of live music, local bites, and some of the most amazing light experiences! Be sure to reference our map to plan out your adventure, and
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What if your commute became an art experience? β¨ We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Metra to bring a glimpse of LUMENAURA while you are en route to downtown Aurora! π Lux Arcana, created by artist Crystal Wagner and engineer Logan Luckey at Cashews n'
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β STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JOHN LAESCH ON ICE AND PROTESTS IN AURORA Following yesterday's ICE sightings in our community, the City of Aurora and Mayor John Laesch reaffirm its commitment to supporting Aurora's strong and diverse Hispanic population. Mayor Laesch marched with
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Happy Customer Service Week! π Customer Service Week is an annual event that celebrates the importance of customer service and honors the people who serve and support customers daily. We are incredibly proud of our Customer Service Team and their commitment to professionalism
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Experience light and sound at the Lumenaura Festival October 10 β 26 in Downtown Aurora. Leave the car at home and take Metra to enjoy these immersive art installations. Visit https://t.co/jLf4QIBAmr to view the BNSF schedule.β
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π Happy Birthday, Kenny Battle! π A proud son of Aurora, Battle helped lead the West Aurora Blackhawks 1984 Varsity Boys Basketball team to a third-place finish in the IHSA Class 2A State Basketball Championship. π In college, Battle soared with the Flyin' Illini,
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