Aurora Business
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Disaster relief loans available for small businesses, nonprofits and homeowners affected by July 27 storms, tornadoesAug 31, 2026 9:06 am - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the severe storms and tornadoes that struck the Chicago region on July 27. It allows homeowners, renters, businesses and certain nonprofit organizations to apply for low-interest loans to help cover losses not fully covered by insurance.
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Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spikeAug 30, 2026 8:48 am - In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
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Rabid bat found in backyard of home near St. CharlesAug 28, 2026 10:56 am - A bat found in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles tested positive for rabies, authorities say.
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Four Northwest suburbs, DuPage County get $5.8 million for infrastructure upgradesAug 27, 2026 3:50 pm - Four Northwest suburbs and DuPage County will benefit from infrastructure projects enabled by nearly $5.8 million in federal funding, which U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi presented to them on Thursday.
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185 townhouses in 38 buildings coming land near Fox Valley MallAug 27, 2026 12:35 pm - The Aurora City Council approved a townhouse development near Fox Valley Mall after a few last-minute questions at the council’s Tuesday meeting. Developer M/I Homes plans to construct 185 townhouses in 38 buildings on the long undeveloped land in the triangle created by the intersection of Ogden Avenue and 75th Street on Aurora’s far East Side.
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After 16 years, annual Alley Art Festival in Aurora coming to an end SaturdayAug 27, 2026 12:13 pm - After 16 years, the final Alley Art Festival will take place this Saturday in downtown Aurora. Since 2010, the festival has helped make arts more visible, accessible and woven into everyday life in Aurora.
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Kaneland High School students exposed to measles, health department confirmsAug 25, 2026 3:26 pm - The Kane County Health Department has identified two locations where people may have been exposed to measles following a confirmed case that was announced Monday.
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Former Aurora engineer convicted of stealing secrets for Chinese companyAug 25, 2026 11:05 am - An engineer for a medical supplies company formerly operating in Aurora has been convicted of federal charges alleging he conspired to steal trade secrets for a Chinese competitor.
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The $6 billion plan that would give the suburbs control over supplying Lake Michigan waterAug 24, 2026 6:57 pm - DuPage and Cook county leaders announced details of a seismic project Monday that will put control of supplying Lake Michigan water into suburban hands. Not so fast, city officials said.
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Opening day announced for this year’s Christkindlmarket in AuroraAug 21, 2026 8:16 am - This year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora will open on Friday, Nov. 20, at RiverEdge Park, event organizers announced on Thursday.