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07/02/2026

🔥 Aurora, this is the vibe everyone's been talking about! Naperville magazine is shining the spotlight on Vibez on the River , where Antwon and Monique Brown have transformed a dream into one of the Fox Valley's hottest destinations for Southern soul food, great music, and unforgettable riverfront vibes.

🍗🎤🌊 From award-worthy wings and signature lamb chops to Tuesday karaoke and stunning Fox River views, discover why this Aurora gem is giving people every reason to stay local.

📍 WC 29 W. New York St. | Downtown Aurora

Read the full feature in the July issue of Naperville Magazine!
www.tinyurl.com/VibezNapervilleMag


02/28/2026

🌹MOTHER HICKS RECEIVES ‘MARIE AWARD’: Congratulations to Mother Dolores Hicks on receiving the 2026 SPIRIT OF MARIE AWARD from the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry!

🏆EACH YEAR, THE PANTRY BESTOWS THE SPIRIT AWARD UPON A COMMUNITY SERVANT WHO HAS GIVEN THEIR TIME TO MAKE AURORA A BETTER COMMUNITY IN THE SAME SPIRIT THE MATRIARCH OF AURORA, MARIE WILKINSON, DID FOR DECADES.

🙏🏾Mother Dolores Hicks is a respected Aurora stateswoman who has empowered residents for decades, leading with faith, passion, and empathy, especially for youth and seniors. A retired nurse with more than 40 years of service and a pastor, she serves as an Aurora Township Trustee, chairs the Senior Advisory Committee, and supports youth initiatives. Affectionately known as “Mother Hicks,” her legacy of advocacy and care is deeply rooted in the community.

❤️🖤💚WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, WELL-DESERVE TRIBUTE DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH AS WE APPROACH WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH!

❗️Salute to you, Mother Hicks!


02/28/2026

🎉Congratulations to Michele Clark on her official appointment tonight, February 24, 2026 - by unanimous vote of the City Council - as the City of Aurora’s Chief Human Resources Officer! With this historic appointment, she now holds the distinction of being the only Black Department Head at Aurora City Hall as she leads the City’s 1,000+ employees!

Michele joined the City of Aurora in 2021 as the EDI Director, bringing with her over 20 years of Human Resources leadership experience at John Deere. Her excellence in the workplace is matched by her unwavering commitment to community service. She serves as the Charter President of the newly established National Coalitions of 100 Black Women – Aurora Illinois Metropolitan Chapter, on the board of the Fox Valley United Way, and is a proud soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

And this is truly a monumental week! On Friday, February 27, Michele will be honored as a recipient of the Nia Award at the 20th Annual AAHAB Heritage Dinner in recognition of her extraordinary community impact.

Congratulations, MC! This is so well-deserved, and we are incredibly proud of you.

City of Aurora, IL, Government
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
NCBW Aurora IL Metropolitan Chapter
City of Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board
Fox Valley United Way

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