City of Aurora, IL 1st Ward

06/07/2026

🚨 If you light it, we will cite it!

🎆 Under City Code Sec. 29-30, the use or possession of fireworks is prohibited. Fines can reach $1,000, and property owners may also face serious penalties.

📲 Report illegal fireworks by calling 311 or (630) 256-4636 if outside City limits, online at www.aurora.il.us/311, or by calling 911 if the situation threatens the safety of persons or property.

✅ For more information and details, visit https://www.aurora.il.us/ReportFireworks

06/05/2026

Visit the Aurora Farmers Market for opening day tomorrow at 8 A.M. at 65 S. Water Street in downtown Aurora!

06/05/2026

❗ Work For The 2026 Aurora Special Census!

✅ The City of Aurora’s Special Census Initiative has returned, as the City pursues a count of its population held outside of the normal census. During the 2020 Census, it was reported that the City of Aurora lost approximately 17,000 people. The reported loss in population has led to the City losing over $4.3 million per year in revenue.

🏡 The City will be conducting a new construction count, which counts specific areas throughout Aurora that have recently been built and are now occupied! Through this new count, the City expects to increase its population total, and help fund key day-to-day operations and services provided to residents.

💵 Currently, the U.S. Census Bureau is hiring Field Supervisors and Field Representatives to assist in completing the Aurora Special Census, with pay ranging from $21-$24.50, plus excellent benefits!

📲 To submit your application, please visit: www.aurora.il.us/SpecialCensusJobs.

☀️ The 2026 Aurora Special Census is scheduled to begin with the Internet Self-Response Period on July 23!

05/05/2026

📆 Ward 1 Residents, join me on Saturday, May 9 from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Spring St. Commuter Parking Lot (N. Lincoln Ave. and Spring St.) for the annual Ward 1 Neighborhood Clean-Up Event!

🗑️ Trash compactors will be on-site to collect the following acceptable items: building materials, empty or dried out paint cans, discarded furniture, household appliances, carpet & pads, grills, wood, metal, old toys, bicycles, mattresses, and similar items.

♻️ S&S metal recyclers will also be on-site to collect items such as aluminum, auto batteries, radiators, brass, copper, insulated wire and steel!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

04/23/2026

♻️ The City of Aurora is hosting a free Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 25 from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, located at 1090 N. IL Route 59.

🌟 All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required! All residents MUST register in advance for a time slot. Required registration opens on Friday, April 3 at 7 A.M.

✅ The event is open to the first 2,000 Aurora residents who register. ID is also required.
✅ Each vehicle is limited to two screens — either televisions or computer screens — but can have an unlimited number of other electronics.
✅ Only approved household items and electronics will be accepted!

📲 For more information on the event, and to view a full list of accepted items, please visit www.aurora.il.us/ElectronicsRecycling.

04/19/2026

Visit the Home Buying Expo, hosted by The Neighbor Project, on Saturday, May 2 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Prisco Community Center!

The family-friendly event is free, and will feature resources on the home buying process, plus activities for kids!

04/17/2026

Join us on Saturday, April 25 for the 2026 Citywide Cleanup Day!

Meet at Water Street Mall in front of City Hall at 8:30 A.M., and sign up to volunteer at volunteers.aurora.il.us!

2026 Citywide Cleanup Day! 🧹

Join your neighbors on Saturday, April 25 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. for Aurora's 2026 Citywide Cleanup Day! This event will allow for neighbors to come together, get to know one another, and beautify their Wards through the cleaning of parks, walking paths, and other public areas!

The event will take place across all 10 Wards, with each Ward having one specific cleanup location.

Looking to get involved? Sign up to volunteer at https://volunteers.aurora.il.us/.

All volunteers will meet at Water Street Mall, in front of City Hall, at 8:30 A.M. for a kick-off reception and to pick up materials. 🌟

Locations By Ward

Ward 1: Illinois Prairie Path Parking
Ward 2: Metra Commuter Lot
Ward 3: Phillips Park (Mastodon Lake) – Parking lot
Ward 4: Greenfield Park
Ward 5: Virgil Gilman Nature Trail – Parking lot
Ward 6: River Street
Ward 7: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Ward 8: Gregory R. Fischer Middle School
Ward 9: Eola Tennis Academy
Ward 10: Spring Lake Park

04/06/2026

🗑️ Aurora's Free Spring Yard Waste Collection Program is now underway! Through April 20, NO STICKERS will be required for yard waste bags to be collected.

🍃 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon recyclable paper bag and must not exceed 60 pounds.

🚫 Yard waste mixed with garbage or yard waste in a garbage can or plastic bag WILL NOT be collected.

💡 For more information, please visit: www.aurora.il.us/yardwaste

♻️ TOMORROW: FREE SPRING YARD WASTE COLLECTION BEGINS!

🗑️ Aurora's Free Spring Yard Waste Collection Program will take place starting tomorrow through April 20. NO STICKERS will be required for yard waste bags to be collected.

🍃 Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon recyclable paper bag and must not exceed 60 pounds.

🚫 Yard waste mixed with garbage or yard waste in a garbage can or plastic bag WILL NOT be collected.

💡 For more information, please visit: www.aurora.il.us/yardwaste

04/01/2026

Rain or shine the show will go on....

04/01/2026

Looks like the weather is going to cooperate on Saturday.