“There must be more than this provincial life,” Belle dreams in the beginning of Paramount Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast. It’s a feeling that we can all relate to, although little did Belle know that she could end up spending…
The Hope Chest located at 36 N. Lincoln Ave. in downtown Aurora has been a part of the community since the 1980s. It is one of two resale shops that are part of the Wayside Cross Ministries, which is a…
The Crystal House is not just a store to purchase crystal merchandise, it also deals in one of a kind gifts and engravings tailored for each customer. The new location is opening up soon at 59 S. LaSalle St. Owners,…
Warehouse 55 had its ribbon cutting and grand opening on September 19 at 55 S. Lake St. in downtown Aurora. The line was out the door. The market is filled to the brim with household decor, furniture, and is currently…
With good reason Aurora, Ill. has been listed in the Top 5 of the best national cities to trick-or-treat since 2016. Along with Aurora Downtown’s Trick or Treat in downtown Aurora event on the Saturday prior to Halloween, City Hall…
Fonda mi Pueblito recently opened its doors at 31 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora. The city celebrated with a ribbon-cutting in early October. It is a traditional Mexican restaurant where all of the food is fresh and made in house….
Rockford-based Urban Equity Properties held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark construction of the Keystone Building Lofts, the multi-unit redevelopment of the historic Keystone Building at 30 S. Stolp Ave. This is the development company’s second project recently in downtown Aurora….
Downtown Aurora’s Wyckwood House hosted Cocktails for a Cause on September 26 to benefit Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry. Wyckwood House, 14 W. Downer Pl. Suite 16, welcomed about 60 people for the event. Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Rd.,…
Vintage markets are popping up in downtown Aurora. In September, three shops featuring multiple artisan vendors opened to join the already popular Wyckwood House and Branch Gardens. They are The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, L & L Vintage, and Warehouse…
Newsies kicks off Paramount Theatre’s ninth season with the Disney telling of the true story of the newsboys’ strike of 1899. As Disney goes, the story is touching and sweet. As Paramount Artistic Director and Newsies Director Jim Corti goes,…
