Ward 9 Alderman Edward J. Bugg

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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.

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.

  • The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Scholarship Application Is Now Open!

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    Since 1948, the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has awarded over $30.7 million in scholarships!

    Area students need to complete a single application to apply for over 130 local scholarships. The scholarship application portal is open through January 20 at 4:00 P.M.

    Apply at the following link: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/

    Applicants will be notified of award decisions in May.

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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 to Athletes with Disability State Champion: Addi Miller

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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

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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!

  • 24th Annual Aurora Kwanzaa Celebration Comes December 27!

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    Join the African American Men of Unity and the City of Aurora on Saturday, December 27 for the 24th annual Aurora Kwanzaa Celebration!

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    Congratulations to the Ward 9 Winter Holiday Decorating Contest winners!

    • 2287 Twilight Drive
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    • 1319 Middlebury Drive
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    • 2541 Smithfield Lane
    • 2767 Squaw Valley Trail
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    The winners will receive a gift card from one of our great Aurora restaurants or businesses, including Thai Orchid, Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Lucky Panda, Papa Saverio's, Subway, or Little Pops NY Pizzeria.

    Be sure to check out the winners' homes before the holiday season ends!

  • 19th Annual Festival of Lights Open Through December 28!

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    The 19th Annual Aurora Festival of Lights is open through December 28!

    The largest free outdoor drive-thru holiday light display in the region returns for its 18th year with dazzling displays and merry music that will delight people of all ages.

    The Festival runs through Sunday, December 28 and takes place each night from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. at Phillips Park, located at 1000 Ray Moses Drive. Please enter at the park on Smith Boulevard at Fifth Avenue.

    Visitors will enjoy a mile of spectacular lighted displays from the comfort of the car while listening to holidays songs on a closed-circuit radio station.

    This popular free holiday drive-thru display features crowd-favorite displays like jumping reindeer, ice skating bears, old man winter, howling wolves, the holiday golfer, Santa's toy factory, and fields of gigantic snowflakes, along with new displays!

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