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EJ&N Acquisition Update: Attend the Local STB Meeting September 9, 2008
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Attend the local STB meeting
A Sept. 9 public meeting is scheduled for citizens to make their opinions known about the proposed purchase of the EJ&E rail line by Canadian National. The media, Congress and the STB have taken notice that there have been a record number of written comments to the STB as well as overwhelming turnout at previous public meetings, which is a credit to citizen commitment to preserving the safety, environmental and economic stability our community. However, they will be looking to these hearings as an indicator of the breadth of opposition among communities throughout the affected region.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
4 to 6 p.m., open house
6 to 9 p.m., public meeting
West Aurora High School
1201 W. New York St.
Aurora, IL 60506
Speaker registration will be determined on a first come-first serve basis by calling the hotline to preregister in advance (1-800-347-0689) or at the sign-in tables the day of the public meeting. Each speaker will be allocated up to three minutes to present his or her comments. Court reporters will be available at the public meetings for those who wish to dictate their comments in a more informal setting.
Wolf's Crossing to close Wednesday, August 20th 2008 for Roadwork
Wolf’s Crossing Road on Aurora’s far east side will be closed from Eola/Heggs Road east to Hoffman Boulevard starting Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 for road reconstruction. The closure is expected to last six to eight weeks. A detour route will be posted.
Aurora Library to host Rick Bayless cooking demonstration at Paramount
Award-winning Chicago chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality Rick Bayless will appear at Aurora’s Paramount Theatre on Sept. 13 for a cooking demonstration, tasting and book signing.
Spring Street repairs will close road
Starting Thursday, July 24, Spring Street will be closed between Lincoln Avenue and Broadway for three to four weeks for storm and sanitary sewer improvement work.
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Committee Meetings
- 08/28/08 - Planning & Development Committee
- 09/02/08 - Planning Council
- 09/02/08 - Committee of the Whole
- 09/03/08 - Block Grant Advisory Committee
- 09/03/08 - Planning Commission
- More Meetings...
Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an exotic woodborer that was found attacking and killing ash trees in Michigan during 2002. Since its detection, EAB has killed millions of ash trees and has spread into Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and other states. EAB has been confirmed in the nearby towns of Geneva, Batavia, North Aurora and Naperville, as well as numerous surrounding communities.
Aurora Borealis Newsletter
The Autumn 2008 edition of the City of Aurora’s Aurora Borealis newsletter has arrived and can be downloaded from the link provided below or from the Public Information section of the City’s website.
Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility for PHQ Bid Package No. 11 work
Leopardo Construction requests Bid Proposals on behalf of the City of Aurora for the construction of the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility for PHQ Bid Package No. 11 - Miscellaneous (Specialties/Equipment/Furnishings) work. Bid Proposals will be received at the City of Aurora, City Hall at 44 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60507-2067, by HAND DELIVERY, to the attention of City Clerk located on the 2nd Floor by 1:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, September 18, 2008 and will be publicly opened at that time.
Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility for PHQ Bid Package No. 9 work
Leopardo Construction requests Bid Proposals on behalf of the City of Aurora for the construction of the Aurora Police Headquarters and Branch Court Facility for PHQ Bid Package No. 9 work. Bid Proposals will be received at the City of Aurora, City Hall at 44 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60507-2067, by HAND DELIVERY, to the attention of City Clerk located on the 2nd Floor by 1:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 28, 2008 and will be publicly opened at that time. Proposals received after 1:00 p.m. will not be opened and/or considered.
- Invitation to Bid
- Addendum 01 (added 08/25/2008)
News
- Commercial vehicles prohibited on residential property
- City Reminds Residents of Garage Sale Policies
- DUI Arrest Jump/New Sheriff's Facility on August 2008 Street Beat
- Aurora Again Named to Money's "Best Places" List
- Aurora Toll Plaza Construction Under Way
- Temporary Street Closures to begin Monday, June 23, 2008
- Second Route 31 Ramp Closure Scheduled for Reagan Memorial (I-88) Tollway Rebuild and Widen Project
- More News...
