Aurora
Paddlesports retailer Paddle and Trail to open near downtown Aurora
Charlie Zine and Gary Mechanic are so excited about opening a boat and bike shop in Aurora that they are practically jumping up and down. The two outdoor enthusiasts are both heavily involved in the local kayak and canoe scene. In other words, they are paddlers. ... Full story
Aurora yard waste pickup to begin
Collection of yard waste and unbundled brush starts Monday and runs through April 15. ... Full story
Park District offers garden plots at Oakhurst
A limited number of community garden plots are available for public rent at Oakhurst Forest Preserve along Fifth Avenue on the East Side. ... Full story
DuPage housing agency board steps down
Before the memo came, the board was eyeing the exits. ... Full story
Money Smart classes coming to DuPage
“A penny saved is a penny earned,” advised statesman Ben Franklin. ... Full story
Aurora committee again delays vote on butcher shop
The City Council Planning and Development Committee on Wednesday again decided to hold off on a vote to allow a specialty butcher shop at 629 S. River St., citing the need to wait for health inspection records. ... Full story
Durbin warns of cuts to preschool funding
Concepcion Reyes’ 5-year-old son, Matthew, didn’t know how to spell his first name or identify colors when he came to Head Start one year ago. She was worried about his development and his shyness, she said. ... Full story
District 204 board appoints three administrators
In filling three administrative positions, Indian Prairie School District 204 looked to a couple of familiar faces for two new hires, but went outside the district for the third. ... Full story
Aurora alderman-at-large rips opponent
Richard Irvin, the incumbent candidate in the alderman-at-large race, questioned opponent Judd Lofchie’s record as an attorney Tuesday night. ... Full story
Forum Wednesday for West school candidates
Candidates for the West Aurora School Board will face off in a forum Wednesday night. ... Full story
Aurora nixes proposal for wind turbines at police HQ
A plan to install five wind turbines at the Aurora Police Department headquarters has been axed by Mayor Tom Weisner. ... Full story
Lewandowski new 9th Ward alderman
Allan Lewandowski officially became the second man to serve as 9th Ward alderman Tuesday night. ... Full story
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