Welcome to YOUR VOICE Aurora!

Welcome to Your Voice, the online engagement platform of the City of Aurora, IL!  We recognize the importance of community input in making informed decisions about the future of our City. Share your ideas and play a role in shaping decisions on local matters and projects that resonate with you! Your participation is invaluable, and we eagerly await your contributions. Sign up now to become part of our free online community! 


Please note that some projects are informational only and engagement is limited or not available.

Featured Project

Hollywood Casino Aurora Development

PENN Entertainment is relocating Hollywood Casino Aurora to a new 18.7-acre development site near I-88 and Farnsworth Road. The new location will feature a modern casino with 1,200 gaming positions, a 220-room four-star quality hote...

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Projects (Engagement)

Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road, and Church Road Improvements

PROJECT BACKGROUND

This project has been planned for many years as the ultimate build-out of Fa...

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Phillips Park Golf Course Master Plan

The Phillips Park Golf Course has been an Aurora staple for over 100 years.

The Course h...

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Projects (Informational)

Aurora Restaurant Week

Get ready to savor the flavors of Aurora, IL! The City will host its firs...

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LUMENAURA®
What is LUMENAURA®?

The City of Aurora’s inaugural illuminated art experience will light up the...

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Small Business Spotlight

As we navigate through the vibrant business tapestry of Aurora, we encounter a variety of smal...

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'Blues' Comes to Life in Downtown Aurora

Mundy Park can hear the music, thanks to Chicago-based artist Max Sansing.

Passersby soa...

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Garfield Park Renovation Project

Garfield Park is an iconic legacy park in Aurora at 825 Sheffer Road.

The ...

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RiverEdge Park Expansion

RiverEdge Park is located just north of downtown Aurora, seated on the east coast of the Fox R...

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Roadwork Projects

Doing Business in the City of Aurora

Mayor's Office of Economic Development

Under the direction of the Mayor, the Mayor's Office of Economic Development (MOED) shapes and...

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Business Equity

Business Equity for Aurora seeks to advance inclusion in procurement by increasing and improving ...
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Meet Your Alderpeople

Ward 1 Alderman Daniel Barreiro

Alderman Daniel Barreiro was a City Hall staffer for 35 years, beginning i...

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Ward 2 Alderwoman Juany Garza

Juany Garza is the first elected Hispanic Alderwoman in Aurora, coming into office in April 20...

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Ward 3 Alderman Ted Mesiacos

Ted Mesiacos was born on the east side of Aurora to working class immigrant parents from Greec...

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Ward 4 Alderman Bill Donnell

Bill and Marge Donnell moved to Aurora from their hometown of Columbus, Indiana in 1984. The D...

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Ward 5 Alderman Carl Franco

Carl has lived in Aurora's 5th ward since 1989. Carl graduated from Western Illinois Universit...

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Ward 6 Alderman Michael Saville

Michael Saville was born and raised in Aurora, attended McCleery Elementary Scho...

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Ward 7 Alderman Brandon Tolliver

Born and raised on Aurora’s west side, Alderman Brandon Tolliver attended West Aurora School D...

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Ward 8 Alderwoman Patty Smith

Patty Smith has been a resident of Ward 8 since 1990. Patty’s three children were born and rai...

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Ward 9 Alderman Edward J. Bugg

Edward Bugg has been a resident of Aurora’s Far Southeast side since he and his wife had their...

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Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid

Shweta Baid is an independent businesswoman, educator, and community leader, proudly serving a...

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Alderman At-Large Ron Woerman

Ron originally moved to Aurora in 1986. He and his wife Irasema reside in the 1st ward. Ron ha...

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Alderman At-Large John Laesch

John Laesch was born and raised in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. The Laesch fa...

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