Aurora Celebrate 41st Annual MLK Day Jan. 19

Aurora to celebrate second annual Restaurant Week

The City of Aurora is gearing up to celebrate its second annual Aurora Restaurant Week, from January 20 through February 3. The event, which will showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene, offers both residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants across the City. From casual...

CTU President Stacy Davis Gates to be keynote speaker at Aurora event honoring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

The city of Aurora will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during a ceremony on Jan. 19 at East Aurora High School. The 41st annual MLK Ceremony in Aurora, set to begin at 6 p.m. at the high school at 500 Tomcat Lane, will feature a keynote speech by Stacy Davis Gates, who is president of the Chicago Teachers Union, a former high school social studies teacher and a national advocate for educational equity, labor rights …