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  Construction Project Updates December 11, 2020 Silo The silo project is complete.  Please enjoy the illuminated silo starting Friday evening, December 11, 2020.     … Read More

  Construction Project Updates December 11, 2020 Silo The silo project is complete.  Please enjoy the illuminated silo starting Friday evening, December 11, 2020.     … Read More

The Village of North Aurora is pleased to announce the completion of the Silo Restoration and Illumination project that will literally brighten up the town.   The silo and surrounding land, located east of the intersection of State Street (State Route 31) and Lincolnway (State Route 56) and overlooking the Fox River, was dedicated to… Read More

‚ô´ Where Are You Christmas (Tree?) ‚ô™   As many North Aurora residents may be aware, there used to be a lighted Christmas tree atop the silo. We are ourselves where did it go? When? Why? And to answer those questions, first we’ll start off with a little history of this beloved tree.   As… Read More

How’s the view up there?   You’ll be able to answer that question when you check out the livestreaming camera mounted 98-feet high atop the newly restored and illuminated silo.   The camera provides a 360-degree view of the surrounding area, including North Aurora Riverfront and Island Parks and the Fox River, which will be… Read More

North Aurora man arrested after child pornography investigation 12/7/2020   North Aurora, IL – A North Aurora man was charged on Friday in connection with a child pornography investigation that spanned several months.  Michael R. Pauls, 48, of the 600 block of Hammer Ln. on North Aurora’s east side was arrested on Thursday evening and… Read More

  Construction Project Updates December 4, 2020 Silo Last week the sheet metal workers and electricians have completed their work on the silo.  Currently the electricians and lighting contractor are working together to aim the lights.  Additionally the Village is working with the subcontractors to develop lighting schemes. Next week the Village will observe the… Read More

  Construction Project Updates November 25, 2020 Silo In the short week, the sheet metal workers completed the installation of the windows.  The electricians are scheduled to be completed with the electrical work this week so the design consultant can begin aiming the lights next week.   … Read More

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The Village’s “Government 101” Education Program will be scheduled for five consecutive Tuesday evenings, beginning January 5, 2021 and going through February 2, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to be held on Zoom. The program is free and open to residents 16 and older. This program will provide an opportunity for residents to… Read More