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Calla Lily Victorian Tea Room owned by Tonya Barkdoll and Myron Schmidt recently had its first anniversary on October 2. The tea room located at 83 S. LaSalle St. is a hidden gem within downtown Aurora. It is loved by

“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

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.,