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 home built in 2004.
Since moving to Aurora, Edward has become involved with numerous local organizations. In 2013, he was elected Alderman of Aurora’s Ninth Ward and was re-elected in both 2017 and 2021. Alderman Bugg currently serves as the Chairperson of the Rules, Administration, and Procedures (RAP) Committee, a member of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Public Health, Safety, and Transportation (PHST) Committee.
As Alderman, Bugg has worked with local residents to build a dynamic, vibrant Community and in 2019 Aurora’s Ninth Ward was the #1 Community for Millennials to move to in Illinois to raise a family.
Aside from his role with the City, Edward serves on the Boards of Grace Community Christian Church, The ALIVE Center, and Remington Crossing Homeowners Association. Before moving to Aurora, he served as the Executive Secretary of the Park Forest Community Development Cooperation.
Edward's educational background includes both a degree in Business from Eastern Illinois University and a Law degree from the University Of Illinois College Of Law. He has worked in both the business and legal fields for various levels of government and as the Vice-President of an Arbitration/Mediation firm in the private sector.
Edward and his wife Beth have 3 children. They are involved in the local schools, various sports leagues and volunteer at Feed My Starving Children and the Aurora Inter-Faith Food Pantry.
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Ward 9's Own, Noah Schultz, Makes MLB Debut With Chicago White Sox!
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Congratulations to Ward 9's own Noah Schultz, who is set to make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox tonight (April 14) at Rate Field!
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Ward 9 Scholarship Deadline Extended Through April 20!
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The deadline to apply for the Ward 9 Scholarship has been extended to April 20!
Click here for more information! If you have any questions, please email Aldermanic Aide Ashley Hearon at hearona@aurora.il.us.
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Free Spring Yard Waste Collections Takes Place From April 6-20!
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Aurora's Free Spring Yard Waste Collection Program will take place from April 6 through April 20. NO STICKERS will be required for yard waste bags to be collected.
Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon recyclable paper bag and must not exceed 60 pounds.
Yard waste mixed with garbage or yard waste in a garbage can or plastic bag WILL NOT be collected.
For more information, please visit: www.aurora.il.us/yardwaste.
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Join us for the Homestead Elementary Holiday Shop!
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I'm excited to invite you to a fun and festive community event on Saturday, December 6th from 11am-2pm at Homestead Elementary!
Let's come together to support our students, families, and local small businesses this holiday season!
Hope to see you there!
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Athletes with Disability State Champion: Addi Miller
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Save the Date!
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I’m excited to invite you to celebrate Diwali 2025 with our community! 🎉
Join us for an evening of culture, music, performances, ethnic food, and merchandise presented by the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board. 🇮🇳✨
📅 Sunday, October 12, 2025
🕑 2 PM – 8 PM
📍 Metea Valley High School – 1801 N. Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
🎟️ Free Admission | 🚗 Free Parking
Let’s come together to celebrate the Festival of Lights in Aurora!
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Join us for Community Hero Day!
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On Saturday, October 4th from 10am-2pm, the Aurora Regional Fire Museum is hosting a FREE family event celebrating our local heroes. Bring the kids for an action-packed day filled with:
✅ Touch-a-Truck
✅ Fire Truck Rides
✅ Live Fire & Car Extraction Demos
✅ Tour of Central Station
✅ Hands-only CPR Class
✅ Family-Friendly DJ 🎶
📍 Aurora Regional Fire Museum
53 N. Broadway, Aurora.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our first responders, learn valuable safety skills, and enjoy a fun day with the community.
Let’s come together to celebrate and support our everyday heroes hope to see you there!
Who's Listening?
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Ward 9 Alderman
Phone 630-256-3020 Email bugge@aurora.il.us
