Steve Lord

Steve Lord was a professional journalist for 48 years, the past 41 with The Beacon-News in Aurora. He won numerous regional and statewide awards, including two Peter J. Lisagor awards from the Chicago Headline Club. Raised in Naperville, he has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

New banquet hall in Aurora seeks liquor license

November 8, 2024 at 2:15 p.m.

The Aurora City Council is expected to create a banquet hall liquor license for the renovated facility The Vault 106 near Indian Trail and Lake Street in the city.

Panel recommends first members for Aurora advisory board focusing on seniors

November 8, 2024 at 12:41 p.m.

An Aurora City Council committee has recommended the first six members for the city’s Aging-in-Community Advisory Board.

Aurora eyes contract with consultant to help with artificial intelligence strategy

November 7, 2024 at 12:54 p.m.

The Aurora City Council is set to vote Tuesday on hiring a consultant to help the city develop a policy and strategy for use of generative artificial intelligence.

Aurora City Council to vote on $19.5 million contract for roadwork near casino

November 6, 2024 at 3:55 p.m.

The Aurora City Council is set to vote on a contract for roadwork along Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road and Church Road, much of it connected to the new Hollywood Casino-Aurora...

Lottery establishes ballot position for 2025 city election

November 6, 2024 at 3:41 p.m.

A lottery held Wednesday established the ballot position for candidates in the April 1, 2025, city election.

Aurora church to hold early Thanksgiving dinner to help those in need

November 5, 2024 at 1:13 p.m.

Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host an early Thanksgiving dinner for people in need this weekend.

City of Lights Film Festival opens Friday in Aurora

November 4, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

Tickets for the festival are available at www.aurora-il.org/FilmFestival.

As Aurora Holiday Food Drive continues, generosity the key to packing the shelves

November 1, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.

The drive, which runs through Nov. 27, is operating as it has for years, through three grocery stores: Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora; Cermak Fresh Market, 1250 N....

Destination Aurora is a new app that gives people a chance to book theaters, restaurants, hotel rooms and parking, all at once. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

New app aims to make visiting downtown Aurora easier

October 31, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

The app makes it possible to book an evening or even a weekend all at once, all on your phone. It’s one-stop to book a show, a restaurant and even...

Aurora to offer workshop for businesses

October 30, 2024 at 3:02 p.m.

Aurora and the state of Illinois are offering a workshop to help businesses get certified in the state’s Business Enterprise Program.

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