A small coffee today, lots of rain last night, and a bottled water; today's starter kit. It's Thursday and we have a ton of news today. We hope you're all having a great morning today. Tomorrow is Friday, let's get into today's topics and headlines.

- 241 S. State Street in Elgin is home to an awesome, and very helpful business: Chicago Stickers! Serving Elgin and Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs they do Custom Car Stickers & Labels and a whole lot more. With nationwide shipping you would be REMISS not to holler at our friends Chicago Stickers. Find them on Instagram at chicago_stickers 💯

- On October 2nd from noon to 5 pm our friends of Talented Tenth Social Services, Inc. are hosting a Holiday Craft Vendor Fair! This will be a fun event, there is a $25 vendor fee and the location is 205 N. Lake Street. To register click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-and-vendor-fair-tickets-167669755753

- Not only that, our friends of the Quad County Urban League are hosting their Annual Equality Gala on October 30th of this year. The theme is Transformation: Reunite, Reconnect & rebuild. For more information or to purchase tickets visit this link: https://www.qcul.org/2021-annual-equality-gala

- And last but certainly not least, join Representative Barbara Hernandez for Coffee & Conversation Saturday the 28th of August from 9 to 11 am! This great event will be held at Jake’s Bagels, located at 220 N. Broadway. Learn about all the hard work our public servants have been up to and get to know your representative. Shouts out.

And just like that, that's the news ya'll! Tomorrow is another episode of Jenettesplaining and we have a special guest coming on as well. Art, coffee and everything else in-between. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on YouTube! Keep your eyes peeled for what's coming next. 🎙🇺🇸😉 #podcast

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Adivina qué; son más noticias B2B con la invitada especial Minerva Calatayud de WBDC (Women's Business Development Center). ¡Tenemos café, una rebanada de pastel de limón con semillas de amapola de Tredwell Coffee y listo! ¡Hagámoslo!

- ¡El portal ya está abierto! Si usted es propietario de una pequeña empresa en Aurora, puede calificar para subvenciones B2B (Back 2 Business), de $ 5,000 a $ 150,000. Con muchas de nuestras industrias aún recuperándose de las dificultades económicas, el @Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) tiene como objetivo ayudar a las empresas de Illinois como parte del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense.

Nuestros socios comunitarios de confianza de Waubonsee SBDC están listos para ayudarlo. El enlace a la aplicación se encuentra a continuación. Para obtener ayuda para navegar por el programa, comuníquese con nuestros socios enumerados a continuación. ¡No espere! ¡Aproveche esta oportunidad hoy!¡El portal ya está abierto! Si usted es propietario de una pequeña empresa en Aurora, puede calificar para subvenciones B2B (Back 2 Business), de $ 5,000 a $ 150,000. Con muchas de nuestras industrias aún recuperándose de las dificultades económicas, el @Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) tiene como objetivo ayudar a las empresas de Illinois como parte del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense.

Nuestros socios comunitarios de confianza de Waubonsee SBDC están listos para ayudarlo. El enlace a la aplicación se encuentra a continuación. Para obtener ayuda para navegar por el programa, comuníquese con nuestros socios enumerados a continuación. ¡No espere! ¡Aproveche esta oportunidad hoy!

- ¡Prepárate para el mercado artesanal de Oaxaca! El evento tendrá lugar el domingo 29 de agosto de 1 a 7 pm en Casa Santa Maria ubicada en 314 E. Downer Place. Arte auténtico, danza folclórica de ballet y música, ¡este será un gran evento comunitario que no querrá perderse! #oaxaca

- ¡Llamando a todos los artistas! Nuestros amigos de Culture Stock están dando vida al clásico juego Loteria; ¡Aurorita La Bella! Podría aparecer tu creación de una carta clásica en el juego. El primer viernes de noviembre Culture Stock presentará y dará a conocer todo el juego y las presentaciones. Todas las presentaciones deben recibirse antes del 15 de septiembre. Solo en formato JPEG y PNG. ¡Envíe un correo electrónico a Xeli Xelz a [email protected] para comenzar! #loteria

Este fue un gran día para las noticias y una manera increíble de conectar a nuestra gente con los servicios. Hay tantas cosas maravillosas que están sucediendo aquí en Aurora, seamos cariñosos y amables con los demás. Nos complace brindarle noticias, entrevistas y la cultura Aurora. Suscríbase al programa en YouTube haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación. ¡Que tengas un gran día y gracias por tu apoyo! 🎙🇺🇸

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B2B frequently asked questions, Pumpkin Season has arrived, coffee, news: everything for your Tuesday morning! We have special guest Suzanne Stegeman here to talk grants so let's get into it!

- The portal is now open! If you are a small business owner in Aurora you may qualify for B2B (Back 2 Business) grant monies, from $5,000 to $150,000. With many of our industries still recovering from economic hardship, the ILDCEO Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity aims to help Illinois businesses as part of the American Rescue Plan. Our trusted community partners of Waubonsee SBDC stand ready to help you. The link to the application is here: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/B2B.aspx

- Our friends of the Aurora Public Library, Illinois (Santori Library) foundation are having their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K walk/run. Lace up for literacy from August 30th to September 6th. The proceeds will benefit a new and modern Bookmobile and more literacy resources for children. To register click this link: https://e.givesmart.com/events/mNd/

- Saturday September 18th from 9 to 11 am at the Santori Library there will be a free community shredding event. This is hosted by the KCT Credit Union and the Aurora Public Library, Illinois. This will be a safe, secure and contactless event. Fight identity theft and endless clutter at home by bringing in your personal documents to have them safely shredded. This will be held at the downtown Aurora Santori branch, 101 S. River Street. Shout out!

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Good morning awesome and motivated people! We hope you all had a great weekend. We have a blended white mocha this morning and it's very tasty. Let's get into the news, we have a lot to talk about today!

- Now yes, this is an Aurora show, but we can give credit where credit is due! Our neighbors Oswego, Yorkville & Kendall county have experienced a lot of growth! Read this article to learn more about the growth and changes taking place in Kendall county. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-kendall-county-census-numbers-st-0820-20210822-3zbw67wrprhqzhrjjof7ql3ide-story.html

- The Civilian Review Board was created with the purpose of providing civilian review over police complaints, and advice over training. With a diverse team of inspired locals, the board seeks to create and foster constructive dialogue between law enforcement & residents. Read the article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-board-st-0822-20210820-znj3j4jblfgotb3ufji3wbguay-story.html

- Our friends Aurora Public Library, Illinois Foundation are seeking to upgrade our beloved Bookmobile. How will they do this you ask? With YOUR participation in their Lace Up For Literacy virtual 5K. This is taking place from August 30th to September 6th, online, and at your own pace. Many of our community partners have been contributors for many years; let's all come together for our youth and take part! Click this link to register: https://e.givesmart.com/events/mNd/

It's Monday and we're off to a strong start! We have a lot going on this week, tune in each day to learn about what's going on locally. We have a VERY cool event coming up in September so stay tuned for more details. We had a really cool question of the day: "what would you name an orange, if you couldn't call it an 'orange'?" Let us know your answer here in the comments or send it to us at [email protected] Have a fantastic day and a great week! See you tomorrow at 8 am! 🎙🇺🇸 #mondaymotivation

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What do you get when you cut your coffee intake back even just a little bit? You get niceness. We're here and so are you! Let's get busy!

- So we're still the 2nd largest city in Illinois, but, our numbers HAVE dropped. What does this mean for the city in economic terms? Also, what can be done to boost future turnout? Read the article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-2020-census-st-2021-0813-20210813-euoefxibavcpnobc6m3v22znje-story.html

- Now there's been a lot of use of the word "gentrification" lately. A lot of people using it don't know what it means. Or so it appears. We spoke on housing, red-lining and other traditionally discriminatory practices; here's an unvarnished look at the worst of the worst. Educate yourself. Read the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/12/us/2020-census-race-ethnicity.html

- Lastly, and most infuriatingly: what's the point of a "moratorium" on evictions is people still get kicked out of their places of living? That would seem like the opposite of a "moratorium". Not only that, what does it say about humanity and "our morals"? Read this article: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-evictions-st-0815-20210815-dqvwsivrj5gshizxq7rb3onhx4-story.html

And once again we made it through another week! Got plans? Let us know about them and who knows, maybe you'll see us out there. We hope you all have a great and safe weekend out there. Subscribe to the show on YouTube and Spotify and we will see you once again on Monday. Peace! 🎙🇺🇸 #friday

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Good morning and happy Thursday! Your Buenos Dias crew is bringing it back after a day getting kids back to school. Good morning to you all. Get the coffee ready because here is the news:  

- Alley Art Festival will return to its home on the last Saturday of August in downtown Aurora. The popular, grassroots art festival will be back on Water Street Mall and is expanding to the nearby riverwalk, Millennium Plaza on Stolp Avenue, and Gallery 1904 at 1 E. Benton St. The festival will feature artists and artisans from noon to 5 p.m. The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods, and more. Shouts out to our friends of Aurora Downtown and for a full list of venues and artists, click this link: https://www.alleyartaurora.com/

- Our friends of the Aurora Public Library, Illinois (Santori Library) foundation need your help! The foundation is having their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K walk/run. Lace up for literacy from August 30th to September 6th. The proceeds will benefit a new and modern Bookmobile and more literacy resources for children. To register click this link: https://icjia.illinois.gov/gata/technical-assistance

- Lastly, take the mystery out of securing state grant funding with online training hosted by our friends of Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). Your Recipe For Grant Success is training that allows you to learn at your own pace, informing you of everything you need to know to write a successful application. With registration steps, a process overview and submission tips the ICJIA is here to help you succeed! Register today by clicking this link: https://icjia.illinois.gov/gata/technical-assistance

That's the news for the day dear people. Tomorrow is another episode of Jenettesplaining so tune in for that. Also, don't forget to contact our community partners The Neighbor Project if you need resources for housing or questions about homeownership. They are a trusted community resource and your local connection to building wealth. See you all tomorrow and have a great day! Check out our YouTube channel here and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxAMBwuoGUQKZZXLdtZDWwQ

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In January of last year, 21 year old East Aurora High School graduate Miguel Villalon was killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb. At the time it sent shockwaves through the community and made plain the tragedy of armed conflict. It has since come to pass that the United States has ended it's 20 year occupation of Afghanistan. This has been historic, yet for many in our shared American communities there has not been full closure. Good Morning Aurora had the opportunity to speak to a high school friend of Mr. Villalon's. It was our first chance to interview someone who had known a fallen Aurora. This is that story. 

A very well written article from that time can be found here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-miguel-st-0115-20200114-i7d3k7yodbfclnnzxmarctikwu-story.html

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It's called Hummingbird Coffee Cake and you can get it at Tredwell Coffee. We have coffee, news, current events and books. Good morning dear people.

- The beloved Ukulele festival returns on the 22nd! Awesome! This is an Aurora favorite and has since become and staple in our community. Read more about it here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-ent-aurora-ukelele-fest-st-0820-20210812-ci4ycwuoxfgqxopha3xg3xfmqi-story.html

- CDBG (community development block grant) funds have been approved from a total of $1.9 million from the CARES Act. A total of 8 organizations will be receiving funding with Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry receiving funding for the cost of roof reconstruction. For more information and to review other recipients, read the article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-cares-st-0815-20210816-bmujg6wpdrf6lpfghh47wumjzm-story.html

- Would you like to take part in something awesome and artistic? Well come on out and paint with the people; the call is open to the public! This is the Aurora Unity Mural Painting and there are only a few spots left! Shouts out to artists Laura Lynne and Catalina Diaz and thank you to Aurora Downtown. To sign up click this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a44a5ad23a5fa7-aurora

Today's topic was the current situation in Afghanistan, what do you think? You can let us know at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at 331-256-7782. Shouts out to our fans, friends and subscribers and we have so much more coming. Tune in tomorrow for another episode of Buenos Días Aurora at 8:30 am. Have a great day out there folks! 🎙🇺🇸 #tuesday

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What a great way to start off the week! Today we had the opportunity to sit down with Stacy Soldana; mother, teacher & author of Built Strong On Purpose. This work is one of seven books Stacy has written. Micah's Mindful Manners is another work she's proud of so we learned about her writings and the theme of her works. A Navy veteran, Stacy shared with us her life and her story which has see her do a lot of traveling. In our interview we spoke about family, faith and motivation. Built Strong On Purpose is a book that is faith based and can be appreciated by anyone. The book is currently on sale at Cotton Seed Creative Exchange along with other works by Stacy. As a teacher Stacy is dedicated to the positive growth and development of our youth. As she pursues her Master's degree and prepares for the return of school for the fall we wish Stacy the very best! This was a great episode and discussion!

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Today we have a special guest and a bunch of coffee! It's Monday and we have friend of the show Whitney Love with us. Sit back and enjoy the news ya'll.

- Our friends of the Aurora Public Library, Illinois (Santori Library) foundation are having their 2nd Annual Virtual 5K walk/run. Lace up for literacy from August 30th to September 6th. The proceed will benefit a new and modern Bookmobile and more literacy resources for children. To register click this link: https://e.givesmart.com/events/mNd/

- Employees must be fully vaccinated for continued employment with CPS (Chicago Public Schools) with a deadline of Oct. 15th. With the scheduled return of in-person learning this has become priority. Read the full article here: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-vaccine-mandate-staff-teachers-20210813-abggfd5wxfcrfp3grub4ibztf4-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_content=861628868010#nws=true

- Lastly, mark the date of the 28th on your calendars. Our great Representative Barbara Hernandez is hosting Coffee & Conversation at Jake's Bagels & Deli from 9 am to 11 am. Stop by 220 N. Broadway in Aurora and learn about the hard work being done by our public servants. #learn

And we're off to a great week! Lots of things are taking place out there so be safe and have fun. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on YouTube and Spotify. Visit our website and learn how to advertise with us here https://www.goodmorningaurorail.com/advertise

Stay tuned for all we have coming and have a blessed day. See you all tomorrow morning at 8 am! 🎙🇺🇸 #localnews

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