Good Morning Aurora

It was a discussion about dedication, family and doing your best this morning. We were honored to have Cynthia Morales on the show today for a great interview. She is the founder of CUPS (nonprofit) and she is a woman on the move for sure! After losing her mother to breast cancer, Cynthia has taken her mother’s lessons and teaching to heart. In this interview we spoke about family, parenting and the benefits of helping others. We first met Cynthia at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum during her drive. She put on a great event and we got to meet her vendors as well. All in a day’s work for a strong latina!

Shouts out to the American Legion and our friends at AutoZone. Don’t forget that 1st Friday is going to be primarily virtual this weekend. Mitigation efforts are in full effect so be sure to stay safe. Don’t forget about the Senior Meal Distribution taking place on the 9th of this month at the Aurora Police Department. Much love to all of our listeners and subscribers. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube page for more great content. We’ve got a lot more to come and we’re proud to be the voice of Aurora! Be blessed and strong today; see you all tomorrow morning!

Today we got an update on Aurora Business United and talked about the election. Vote, vote, vote; as we have stated for months. Alderman and candidate for Aurora mayor Judd Lofchie came on to the show to talk with us today. Due to the pandemic the activities of Aurora Business United have moved online and are virtual. They still do great things and they are a good resource for the city and business professionals. There are currently mitigation efforts in place in Kane & DuPage counties, we ask about that and resident issues. There are more things that unite us rather than divide us so we need to make that felt in our votes.

Shouts go out to our friends at All Spoked Up and Cotton Seed Creative Exchange. Shout out to Aurora Public Art and all artists in the city. Much love to the GAR museum and the Aurora Historical Society. Thank you for all you do and there’s so much more to come. Stay safe and get out there and vote! Much love to our friends at Tredwell and McCarty Mills. REFS Productions, Art Hooligans and all that. Be safe, blessed and motivated. Peace!

Catching the image and being featured in a great book, all in a day’s work with Mr. Perry Slade. As a friend of the show this is our 2nd time crossing paths with Mr. Slade. He is a great man to learn from and know and he is a top-notch photographer. Here in Aurora we have much talent and Mr. Slade is a part of the Chicago Alliance of African American Photographers. His black and white photogra[hy is what he’s most known for and his images really take on a life of their own. There’s a book called: the Journey: the next 100 years that Mr. Slade is featured in & it documents the black experience. Creativity abounds within the people we come across, and we count Mr. Slade as a great asset!

Shouts go out to ACTS (A Call To Shoulders) and our friends at AMETS. Shouts go to Cotton Seed & Crystal House and VizoArts. Vote, vote, vote; The message is get out there and vote! Call for artists with Aurora Food Pantry (information posted) and 1st Friday is coming up! Most activities will be virtual, please stay safe per mitigation efforts! Big thanks to our friends at Aurora Business United and shouts to McCary Mills. Tune in tomorrow and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel!

The life of a media relations specialist was the focus of discussion today. We were honored to sit down with Desiree Battaglia of Northwestern Medicine this morning and learn from her. This was Desiree’s second time on the show, her first was way back! So you could also call it a flashback Friday! From prepping doctors and nurses for interviews to capturing the stories of patients, Desiree is certainly on the move! We spoke about professionalism and how to succeed in business and life. Additionally, we talked about the changes to her job due to the pandemic and what work is like now. For so many of us, our lives have been turned upside down. How do we get back to a ‘sense of normalcy’? Or, will we ever? These topics and more are what we explored and we had such a great chat. We also talked about wine and food as well!

Shouts go out to Tredwell, A Call To Shoulders & the American Legion. Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness continue; help out or donate if you can. Remember that first Friday (Nov. 6th) next month will be mostly virtual. Shouts also go out to VizoArts and Cotton Seed. Stay tuned for more cool content and we’d like to say thank you to all of our supporters, listeners and fans. Mitigation efforts are in place, please be safe this weekend and don’t forget to wear a mask! And last but not least: vote, vote, vote! Don’t forget to vote! We’ll see you all back here Monday on your favorite morning show. Be blessed, strong and motivated. Peace!

We learned about public service, the city of Elgin and a commitment to constituents today. We had the great opportunity to speak with Anthony Ortiz, candidate for Elgin City Council today. As we talked we got to learn about Anthony’s background and what his vision is for his city. As a Marine Corps veteran, he has served his country and now he continues his service. Transparency & increased services for residents are just a few things Anthony has in mind for Elgin. Being a candidate during a pandemic is certainly hard so we got the full experience from Anthony about the benefits of virtual. Many individuals are not aware of people who are running or what they stand for. They are also unsure about where to turn for help. All of these things can be better strengthened and we commend Anthony for his efforts. Elgin has a smaller population than Aurora, so voter turnout is key!

Shouts go to the GAR Museum, Tredwell & ACTS (A Call Ro Shoulders). Also special thanks for our friends at Cotton Seed and the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Don’t forget to take part in the C.H.A.N.G.E. Initiative listening sessions, the next is this evening at Impact Church. Shout out to the Aurora Public Art Commission and don’t forget its Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness month as well. Be helpful to others and be strong; tune in tomorrow for another great episode. Luigi’s on Halloween and more fun activities to come! Oh and don't forget to vote!

The difference between a fire truck and a fire engine, and more! Mr. Brian Failing has a wealth of knowledge and it was great speaking with him and learning about all  he does. This is a location that has been a great feature of our downtown. From family fun and learning to special events the fire museum delivers. Intertwined with the rich history of Aurora, the stories and associated histories of dates & events make Aurora unique. Located at 53 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, stay tuned to the virtual events coming! Now there are spooky moments in the interview as well; miscellaneous electronics coming to life! As Brian also mentioned, support local! From our museums to our restaurants & the arts let’s all pitch in to help each other!

Shout outs go to our friends at ACTS (A Call To Shoulders), TW (Tredwell) & the Cotton Seed Creative Exchange. The Unruly, shouts go out! Much love to all of our friends, listeners and subscribers. Next week we unveil something new so stay tuned for that. Shouts also go out to Fox Valley United Way (friends). Don’t forget it’s still Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Donate, volunteer or make a contribution if you can. Be blessed and strong and we’ll see you here once again for another great episode!

News, news and more news. Halloween upcoming fun, mitigation efforts and drive-thru diabetes services. That's just a little bit of the items discussed on the news this morning, our guest called in sick on us today! We hope they get better, we took a new approach and had an MSNBC moment so that was cool! There are a lot of activities taking place in the city and we will surely keep you updated. Stay tuned to the show and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel by the way! There, you can find our behind the scenes clips and we debut new things on the channel. The next 1st Friday will be November 6th and it will be virtual. Sugar Skull City, Cotton Seed Creative Exchange & more! The 2nd largest city's 1st daily news podcast is here! 

Alternative folk is the genre and Mirabelle Skipworth is the artist! Today’s episode of music Friday was very cool and a lot of fun. Mirabelle is a great person with a lot of soul and today we got to learn more about her. Although an Oswego resident, she can be frequently seen on the downtown Aurora music scene. She’s constantly out and about at shows and other locations. One can find her always smiling, meeting new people & playing guitar. We were first introduced to her and her music at Tredwell and since then we’ve been fans. Today she played two songs for us, one from her very first album & the other from an upcoming EP. Mirabelle has been playing guitar and doing shows since a very early age. She has great music and is an awesome person. If you’re looking for good music we strongly recommend her!

Shout outs for the day go to all artists and authors in Aurora. Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer awareness month is upon us; give back and help out if you can. We’ve got a lot more cool content coming soon so stay tuned to the show. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and consider making a donation to our Pateron page. All your support helps to keep the show moving and creating cool content. So many shout outs so little time! Much love to all Aurora veterans and a big shout out to our friends at AuroraTap House. Be blessed, motivated and safe this weekend. We will see you all back here next week for another great show! Peace!

Knowledge was delivered on today’s episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Deborah Rudel, Fox Valley United Way CEO. Continuing our ‘Women In Business’ series we learned all about what FVUW does and its commitment to the community. As individuals, our lives are also intertwined with our neighbors; prosperity is to be shared. For many families that struggle to make ends meet the FVUW does a lot to help them. From programs to different creative initiatives the staff & leadership go above and beyond for Kane and Kendall counties. In our interview we spoke about success stories, daily activities and what residents can expect from the organization. The Fox Valley United Way has done a lot in its history. It has a bright and ambitious future and its people like Deborah who inspire that confidence. These are the types of organizations that make a city better.

Shoots go out to the staff of the FVUW and those families involved in its outreach. Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer awareness month are taking place, please donate or volunteer wherever comfortable. Helping others who need assistance makes for a better city/community etc. Thank you to all of our friends who continue to support us and tune in. Shouts also go to CVN Network, A Call To Shoulders (ACTS), REFS Productions, Cotton Seed & Aurora Public Art Commission. Much love to VizoArts and everyone else who takes a moment out of their day to help someone else succeed. Life is good. Don’t forget to vote; be motivated, strong and determined. Tune in tomorrow morning on the 2nd largest city’s one and only morning news show. Peace.

Today was a motivational episode of our ‘Women In Business’ series. We had the wonderful Marianne Renner on the show today and we were amazed by this woman. She’s a strong, helpful and commanding presence in our city and we’re huge fans of her work. As an Aurora native, Marianne has witnessed and been part of many positive changes here in the city. With a background in news and reporting, we were amazed to learn about her many accomplishments and successes. Marianne’s work as a life coach and motivational speaker has seen her work with large corporations and even individuals. Her clients have surely benefited from her work and she’s also the founder of her own non-profit for at risk youth. We discussed her book: Chaos To Clarity and her upcoming activities. She is a very hard worker and is always on the move improving the lives of clients. We are grateful to know Marianne; we all need positive people in our lives. As many as possible!

Thank you’s and shout outs go to all veterans in Aurora, Endiro coffee and Ana’s Custom Treats. Big thanks to all of our supporters and listeners. Thanks for all the love, it is greatly appreciated. Continue to help out and support those who need help during Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness month. Don’t forget to vote; it’s your duty so let’s hop to it! Big things are happening in our city so take part and have fun. Special thanks to Tracy Miller and the Miller family, Jamie Mosser, Kevin Cozzie at the Aurora Vet Center and all of our friends at Tredwell. We’ve got so much more coming, I’m telling you. Stay tuned, stay positive and stay dedicated. The 2nds largest city’s 1st daily news podcast is here!