We would like to announce to the community that we have begun rolling out body worn cameras for our officers, nearly 2.5 years before being required by law. Illinois law requires police agencies of our size to have implemented body worn cameras by January 1, 2025 but we had already begun the process of researching… Read More
Updated! North Aurora Police Investigated Possible Police Impersonation Incident
UPDATE: JULY 28, 2022 AT 3:09 PM We heard from a police agency nearby that saw our post and inter-agency bulletin and learned that the person described in the post was a legitimate police officer. North Aurora, IL – The North Aurora Police Department is investigating a possible police impersonation incident, which occurred on… Read More
2022 Road Program Update
The strike at the quarries has ended and Geneva Construction has notified that they plan to start prepping the streets for the placing the asphalt surface on Thursday, July 28th. This will include street sweeping followed by placing the tack coat. On Saturday, they plan to place asphalt surface on Wingfoot (Oak Crest to Columbia),… Read More
Village Launches Summer Property Recognition Program 'Green Thumb'
Do you think your property has the prettiest flowers? The most upkept landscaping? The most unique features? We want to hear from you for the Village’s Property Recognition Program! The Village’s Beautification Committee is currently accepting nominations for their Summer Property Recognition Program, Green Thumb, that will judge the front yard landscaping of submitted properties based on… Read More
2022 Road Program Update
2022 Road Program Update This past week Geneva Construction was able to finish the few asphalt apron restorations that remained. Unfortunately, no work had occurred with paving the streets due to the ongoing labor dispute at the local aggregate production facilities. Until the labor dispute is resolved, the placement of the surface layer of asphalt… Read More
Village Scavenger Hunt Returns for its Third Year
Grab your magnifying glass, gumshoes, for the Scavenger Hunt returns for its third year! In a nutshell, the Village's Scavenger Hunt will have you and your team solving riddles to lead you to a total of 10 PUBLIC locations around town! The first three teams to complete the scavenger hunt win automatic prizes and all… Read More
Two North Aurora Police Department Veteran Officers Promoted
We're excited to announce the promotions of two veteran officers yesterday afternoon! Detective Sergeant Joseph Gorski was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police while Detective Kristen Lohrstorfer was promoted to Sergeant and is the first woman to achieve a supervisory rank in the North Aurora Police Department. Mayor Mark Gaffino administered their oaths of office… Read More
Kane County Recycling Extravaganza this Saturday!
Kane County is hosting their annual Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, July 9 from 8am - 12pm! The event will take place at the Circuit Court Building/"Old Montgomery Wards", 540 S. Randall Road, in St. Charles. What is the Recycling Extravaganza? Collecting hard-to-recycle items for re-use and recycling is the name of the game. The… Read More
2022 Road Program Update
This past week no work had occurred due to the ongoing labor dispute at the local aggregate production facilities. Until the labor dispute is resolved, the placement of the surface layer of asphalt is going to continue to be delayed. Geneva Construction is looking to get a small amount of asphalt in order to complete… Read More
Village of North Aurora Appoints New Chief of Police, Says Farewell to Retiring Chief
The Village of North Aurora has officially appointed a new Chief of Police. Chief Joe DeLeo was administered the Oath of Office by Mayor Mark Gaffino on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the North Aurora Police Department in a ceremony attended by Chief DeLeo’s family, Village officers and staff, elected officials and the public. Chief… Read More