City of Aurora, IL 4th Ward

06/18/2026

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Aurora!

Friday, June 19
-4th Annual Scheketa Hart-Burns Aurora Juneteenth Flag Raising at Aurora University’s Main Quad (1347 Prairie St.) beginning at 2pm.

Saturday, June 20
- Don’t forget to stop by the Aurora Farmers Market (65 S. Water St.) starting at 8am for local produce, food vendors, handmade goods, and a great way to support local businesses.
- Christina Kahlo will be at La Quinta de Los Reyes (36 E. New York St.) at 10am for Family Legacies: Photography in the Kahlo Family.
- The Neighbor Project is hosting a volunteer workshop where residents can help beautify yet another property (788 Spring St) at 10am. All supplies will be provided!
- AANHPI is hosting a Hula Dance Class Fundraiser at Dance Fuze Studio (12 N. Broadway) at 1pm. Stop by, support the fundraiser, and enjoy a great community event.
- Blues on the Fox is back at RiverEdge Park (360 N. Broadway) with an incredible lineup featuring Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, Ally Venable, Eric Gales, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Gates open at 2 PM and music starts at 3 PM. Tickets: https://paramountaurora.com/events/blues-on-the-fox-2026/
- Mercado in Aurora is bringing Lucha Libre Night to Wilder Park (350 N. River St.) at 4pm! There will be vendors, small businesses, family-friendly attractions, and of course, Lucha Libre entertainment.

Sunday, June 21
- 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, celebrate International Day of Yoga with a community yoga event focused on healthy ageing at Wilder Park (350 N River St) beginning at 10:30 AM

As always, thank you to everyone continuing to show up, support local, and enjoy everything Aurora has to offer!

06/17/2026

City crews have been working hard to clean up downed branches and tree limbs throughout Aurora after last week’s storms.

If you still have large branches or limbs, please place them in the parkway near the curb and submit a myAurora 311 ticket. You can do that by calling 311, using the myAurora 311 app, or visiting: http://www.myaurora311.com

The Street Maintenance team is continuing sweeps across the city and will remove large branches and limbs that are properly placed in the parkway.

Groot will also continue collecting tree debris with the following guidelines:

- Branches ½ inch to 4 inches wide and 2 to 4 feet long must be bundled

- Bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds

- Bundled branches can be placed at the curb without a waste sticker

- Small brush under ½ inch is considered yard waste and must be placed in a kraft paper yard waste bag with a sticker

Thank you for your patience as crews continue working through storm clean-up. If you see an issue, please make sure it is reported through 311 so it can be tracked properly.

06/04/2026

What’s Happening in Aurora This Weekend

There’s a lot going on across Aurora this weekend; great food, art, music, local businesses, and family-friendly fun!

Friday, June 5:

- Marmion Academy is hosting its 35th Annual Steak Fry/Lobster Boil from 6:00–11:30 PM. This 21+ event includes a steak or lobster dinner, drinks from the Marmion Bar, live music, games, the Marmion Bag Battle co****le tournament, and the Big Ticket Raffle drawing. Proceeds support the Marmion Alumni Association Scholarship Fund and Marmion Academy Financial Aid Program.
Purchase tickets here: https://marmion.org/event/steakfry/

-Aurora Downtown District is hosting First Fridays! Don’t forget to swing by Society 57, Nide Jardín, Dapper Brews, McCarty Mills, The Perch, Foreign Exchange, and all the rest of what downtown Aurora has to offer.

- ArtBar is hosting “RUSH: ArtBar Pride Show” at Two Brothers Roundhouse from 7:00–11:00 PM. Go checkout the wonderful art produced by our own homegrown artists!

Saturday, June 6:

- The Aurora Farmers Market is back for Opening Day! Stop by from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at 65 S. Water St. and support local vendors.

Sunday, June 7:

- Fab5 DJ Team, in collaboration with Good Night Aurora, is hosting the 5th Annual Picnic in the Park from 10:00 AM-7:00 PM at Lebanon Park (1010 Lebanon St.) featuring live DJs, food, and fun for the entire family. This is a free community event!

Aurora has something for everyone this weekend, hope to see you out and about!

06/03/2026

E-bikes and e-scooters have come up at nearly every resident meeting we’ve hosted, and I appreciate the Aurora Illinois Police Department putting together this helpful reminder.

The goal is simple: keep riders, pedestrians, drivers, and our neighborhoods safe.

05/28/2026

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN AURORA

- Center for Achieving Independence Open House
Friday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m. (323 Weston Ave. Suite 220). Come learn more about the Center for Achieving Independence and their meaningful day program supporting neurodiverse adults through independence, confidence building, and community connection.

- Coffee with the Alderman: Join us Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. at Society 57 (100 S. River St.) for coffee and conversation with special guests Michaela Haberkern, Executive Director of the Aurora Public Library, and Joseph Sanchez, Library Trustee. They’ll be sharing updates on the exciting West Branch Library expansion and redesign project, fully covered by reserves without raising taxes.

As always, Coffee with the Alderman is also a welcoming space to ask questions, share concerns, or have conversations about anything city-related.

- River Light FC Match Day
Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m., at Marmion Academy (1000 Butterfield Rd). Come support Aurora’s own River Light FC as they take on Minnesota Aurora FC right here in town!
Have a great weekend, Aurora!

05/15/2026

Here’s what’s happening around Aurora this weekend!

- The annual Aurora Greek Fest is back this weekend at Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church from Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17 beginning at noon each day. Always one of the best weekends for great food, music, and community.
- Tonight (May 15) from 5pm–9pm, head over to Benton Street for the Aurora Food Truck Festival featuring 30+ food vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family.
- The Venue has a great music lineup this weekend:
Friday, May 15: Hammer & The String, a talented father-son duo, will be performing during the Food Truck Festival at 7pm.
Saturday, May 16: Sons of Chicago takes the stage at 8pm playing the music of Bruce Springsteen and Bob Seger.
- Saturday, May 16 from 4pm–9pm, Mercado in Aurora is hosting their Cinco de Mayo Night Market at Wilder Park featuring music, food, local vendors, and a family-friendly celebration.
- The 4th Ward’s very own McCarty Mills Taproom is celebrating their 6th anniversary all weekend long. From tastings to a vinyl listening party, it’s shaping up to be a great time! Congratulations!

Hope to see everyone out supporting these great local events and organizations this weekend!

05/11/2026

On May 16 from 9am-3pm, the Aurora Illinois Fire Department will be hosting a one-day firefighter training experience where high school students can get a real look at what the job is like. Participants will rotate through hands-on stations including CPR/EMS, vehicle extrication, hose operations, search techniques, rescue scenarios, and more.

This is a great chance for students to build confidence, learn practical skills, and explore a career path that serves the community in a meaningful way.

- Free to attend
- Lunch provided
- All equipment supplied

Space is limited to 70 students, so families interested in participating should register early.

Registration: https://southernkane.regfox.com/aurora-area-schools-fire-career-day-2026

04/28/2026

Thank you to our Street Maintenance Division crews for working quickly to clear downed trees and keep residents safe after today’s storm.

If you see debris or a tree down, please report it through the myAurora 311 app or at www.myaurora311.com so crews can respond as efficiently as possible.

STORM DAMAGE UPDATE - 6:23 P.M.

This afternoon, the City of Aurora experienced a significant thunderstorm that included wind gusts in excess of 65 miles-per-hour.

Wards 4, 5, and 6 on the City's West Side have primarily been affected, with trees down and some roadways being blocked.

The City's Street Maintenance Division has crews working through the evening hours to help clear roads and keep residents safe.

If you see a tree down, report it using the myAurora 311 mobile app, available on App Store and Google Play, or visit the web portal at www.myaurora311.com.

As the potential for severe weather continues this evening, please be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, and attempt to take shelter should a severe thunderstorm enter the area again.

04/23/2026

Tonight from 6–8 PM the Youth & Family Resource Fair will be hosted at Prisco Community Center!

Connect with 40+ local organizations offering info on after-school programs, summer camps, school registration, health & wellness, sports, mentorships, and more.