Aurora
Marine gets welcome-home in Aurora after Afghan deployment
U.S. Marine Sgt. Matthew Grabow returned to his hometown for the Thanksgiving Day holiday with his new baby boy, whom he saw only at birth before having to return to Afghanistan. ... Full story
Teen candidate not kidding around
It was about four years ago that Jay Leonardi announced he was going to run for 4th Ward alderman in Aurora. ... Full story
Valley officials urge Congress to fund transportation bill
As Congress considers the form of its new transportation bill, Illinois business and elected officials are urging the House to pass a bill that is at least the same size of the last transportation legislation. ... Full story
Aurora council committee approves ban on synthetic drugs
A resolution that would ban the selling of synthetic drugs in the city passed unanimously at Government Operations Committee Tuesday. ... Full story
East kicks off HOPE campaign
In an effort to make sure every Tomcat has the opportunity to succeed, the East Aurora School District has kicked of its 165 HOPE campaign to raise money for academic, athletic and art programs which some students couldn’t otherwise afford. ... Full story
Aurora sells former quarry for $1.25 million
The city is selling a former stone quarry property at Interstate 88 and Route 25 to a recycling company. ... Full story
In a struggling economy, Premium Outlets Mall in Aurora planning major expansion.
Fans of the Chicago Premium Outlets Mall could have one-third more shopping space next year. ... Full story
West Aurora schools hoping churches can help mentor troubled students
Some grade school students in the district could use a little mentoring from adults in the community, and West Aurora School District 129 is reaching out to area churches to provide it. ... Full story
Plan for bridge connecting Bolingbrook to Naperville moving forward
The Will County High Department is moving forward with a plan to extend 95th Street in Naperville over the DuPage River to Boughton Road in Bolingbrook. ... Full story
Aurora mayor: Examine affordable housing citywide
Mayor Tom Weisner is urging the Aurora Housing Authority to pull in the reins on plans to redevelop the troubled Jericho Circle housing complex on the city’s west side. ... Full story
Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau selects new director
A former Kentucky tourism director will be the next executive director of the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. ... Full story
Mayor will appoint Jericho Circle resident Mattie Coble to the Aurora Housing Authority Board
Mayor Tom Weisner announced he is appointing Mattie Coble, a Jericho Circle resident, to the Aurora Housing Authority board at a tense Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday night. ... Full story
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