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Water-damaged carpeting pickup
The City of Aurora and Allied Waste Services have worked out an arrangement where water-damaged carpeting can be removed. Aurora residents who can wait to have soaked carpeting removed until their normal garbage day will receive a reduced rate for pickup. Same-day removal will be available at normal rates. The city will not cite residents who leave water-damaged carpeting out past their regular garbage day.
Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner Returns to Work
Severe Weekend Weather Prompts Opening of Aurora’s Emergency Operations Center
Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner was back at work this weekend after undergoing radio frequency ablation surgery on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago to destroy colorectal cancer found in the liver. Weisner was released from the hospital on Friday, September 12.
Wolf's Crossing Remains Closed for Roadwork
Wolf’s Crossing Road on Aurora’s far east side will be closed from Eola/Heggs Road east to Hoffman Boulevard starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 for road reconstruction. The closure is expected to last six to eight weeks. A detour route will be posted.
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Sign Up For Code Red
Sign up for Code Red, the City of Aurora’s Early Warning System. Please take a moment to click on the link below and fill in the appropriate information to be notified by the City of Aurora in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.
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Committee Meetings
- 09/22/08 - BGI Committee
- 09/23/08 - Planning Council
- 09/23/08 - Finance Committee
- 09/23/08 - GO Committee
- 09/23/08 - City Council
- More Meetings...
EJ&E/Canadian National Acquisition Information
Please visit the CN Railway page for the latest information on the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E railroad by Canadian National.
Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an exotic woodborer that was found attacking and killing ash trees in Michigan during 2002. Since its detection, EAB has killed millions of ash trees and has spread into Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and other states. EAB has been confirmed in the nearby towns of Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora and Naperville, as well as numerous surrounding communities.
Aurora Borealis Newsletter
The Autumn 2008 edition of the City of Aurora’s Aurora Borealis newsletter has arrived and can be downloaded from the link provided below or from the Public Information section of the City’s website.
Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility for PHQ Bid Package No. 11 work
Leopardo Construction requests Bid Proposals on behalf of the City of Aurora for the construction of the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility for PHQ Bid Package No. 11 - Miscellaneous (Specialties/Equipment/Furnishings) work. Bid Proposals will be received at the City of Aurora, City Hall at 44 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60507-2067, by HAND DELIVERY, to the attention of City Clerk located on the 2nd Floor by 1:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 18, 2008 and will be publicly opened at that time.
Addendum 01 (added 09/18/2008)
News
- Rebuilding Together Aurora matched with AmeriCorps member
- September Street Beat Lineup Announced
- Businesses, residences need addresses displayed
- Cancellation and Rescheduling of Aurora Civil Service Commission Meeting
- Governor signs Aurora TIF Extension Bill
- Commercial vehicles prohibited on residential property
- City Reminds Residents of Garage Sale Policies
- More News...
