Saturday, November 16th, 2024

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Aurora.
Good morning, Aurora. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The opening of Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria marks the continuation of a vibrant Italian dining scene in downtown Aurora, highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Mayor Richard Irvin's declaration of a local renaissance. Daily Herald
- ➤ Aurora initiated construction of Fire Station #13, a 20,000-square-foot facility aimed at halving response times in its northeast area, covering both residential zones and commercial districts. Daily Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ David Stewart, 41, of Aurora was sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for the unlawful delivery of cocaine, following a multi-agency investigation led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Score up to 80% off top Amazon bestsellers, must-have tech gadgets, outdoor gear, and more during Prime Day. We have our eyes on this best-selling car seat gap filler and this 12-pack of men’s cotton basic tees — both are on sale for under $20. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Aurora.
-
Grateful Dead Tribute Night at The Venue
Experience a night dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead, featuring talented musicians from the Chicago jam scene who will bring the iconic sound to life.
-
The Merriest Holiday Season Begins with Winter Lights Parade
Experience a festive parade featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a delightful array of holiday-themed characters as they usher in the holiday season with lights and joy.
-
Too Hype Crew: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Classics
Experience an electrifying night filled with live music and dance as Too Hype Crew brings the best of old-school hip-hop, featuring hits from iconic artists of the 90s.
-
Buffalo Nichols Concert in Aurora
Experience an evening of live music with Buffalo Nichols at The Venue, featuring his latest album, 'The Fatalist'.
-
The Great Gingerbread Bake-Off at Eola Community Center
Experience a festive evening of family bonding and creativity as you compete to build and decorate a gingerbread house for the chance to win fun prizes.
-
Breakfast with Santa at White Eagle Golf Club
Celebrate the holiday season with breakfast, Christmas cheer, and a special appearance by Santa hosted by TWG Wealth Planning.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Upgrade Your Summer with Top Prime Day Deals
Amazon’s biggest sale of the year is in full swing, featuring four days of sitewide savings. The Prime Day event includes major discounts on a wide range of items, including some of our top summertime picks. Join us in adding these five items to your cart:
Solar Deck Lights | $39.99 $23.69
These No. 1 best-selling deck lights clip right onto your deck railing to create ambient summer evenings.
Men’s UPF 50+ Rash Guard Long Sleeve Shirt | $29.99 $9.28
Snag this No. 1 best-selling rash guard shirt, ideal for hiking, fishing, and swimming this summer.
Sonos Beam Soundbar | $499 $369.99
Upgrade movie night and experience 3D surround sound with a deal on Sonos’ soundbar.
Crocs Unisex Adult Classic Clog | $49.99 $28.99
Get over $20 off Crocs’ best-selling shoe that is lightweight and water-friendly.
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 | $344.99 $223.99
Upgrade your summer bonfires with this smokeless firepit that’s $120+ off.
Shop all deals.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Aurora.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Think of giving not as a duty but as a privilege.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Aurora
Daily Aurora is a community newsletter sharing current events in Aurora, Illinois. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Aurora community, and support local organizations. If you like Daily Aurora, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Aurora.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Aurora and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Aurora community.
We help people in Aurora save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Aurora, about Aurora, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Aurora
A free Aurora community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Daily Aurora. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyaurora.com/sitemap