Good Morning Aurora

Landscape, the ecosystem, prairie grasses; more than just City Hall on today’s episode! We were joined today by current 4th Ward Alderman, Mr. Bill Donnell and had a great discussion. Mr. Donnell has a background as a landscape architect and has been instrumental in the growth & splendor of our parks. In addition, Bill also sits on the RAP (Rules, Administration & Procedures) & I&T (Infrastructure & Technology) (Rules, Administration & Procedures). We appreciate the opportunity to speak to our elected city officials and learn from them. Take part in the City of Aurora committee meetings online and learn about city initiatives and projects.

Shouts go out to District 129 and to our friends at McCarty Mills. This weekend Corinne’s Kitchen will be featuring BBQ & Soul Food from noon until 2 pm tomorrow (Saturday). Big thank you’s to friends of the show LocaGTZ, Tracy Duran, Karina, Peter and Greg. Shouts also go out to CVN - Cycle Vision Network (Cycle Vision Network), Windy City Game Theater and all small businesses in Aurora. Don’t forget Clearbrook, Spots On The Fox, The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange & La Quinta de los Reyes. Click the link below to listen to the full episode. Be blessed & be safe. Peace.

Small businesses are important, and so is supporting them. Today we were joined on the show by two great people, Kiel & Ana, owners & creators of Spots On The Fox. A great tool for vendors and those with a passion for shopping, spots on the Fox started in October of last year. As we know, the pandemic has been tough on our business population. In addition, the shopping experience for customers has changed. What Spots On The Fox does is revolutionize the shopping experience & supports the vendor, 100 percent. In this interview we spoke about growing and maintaining a business, and what Spots On The Fox has planned to help our city businesses.

Shouts go out to Aurora Business United (Zoom meeting tomorrow morning!), Cotton Seed Creative Exchange and BAP (Black Alliance For Peace). Remember to take part in the upcoming LWV League of Women Voters (Aurora Area) candidate forums on the 24th of this month. Great information will be put out and it’s a great way to learn about local elections. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube. Get ready for more great Aurora news. Be blessed & safe, peace!

From Chicago to the world! The sky is truly the limit if you work hard. Today we were joined on the show by Mr. Javier Burgos, CPA and owner/founder of Burgos & Associates. It was great to hear from a man with a great story and a lot of insight to share. Javier worked for many years for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and after that continued in government. We spoke about tax laws, his experience as an accountant and his love for family. In addition to that, we were able to learn a whole lot about this man. Check out this great episode and really listen to what he has to say.

Shouts go out to Aurora Business United, the City of Oswego and AA Electrical Contractors! We’ve got a lot more coming; stay tuned to us & tune in tomorrow morning for live news on Facebook. Don’t forget to stay up to date on what the Aurora Public Library has coming up as well.. Kane County Vote Mobile van has returned and the City of Aurora is looking to regulate pet sales; did you know that? Stay tuned in to the 2nd largest city’s 1st daily news podcast. Peace!

From Downers Grove to North Carolina, and then to Aurora; what a great story to learn. Today we were happy to speak with Mr. John Bell, candidate for 4th Ward Alderman. We touched on many great themes and topics and John is a man with a lot of good ideas. With a family background of public service it seems almost natural that John would continue in that tradition. As Aurora continues to change and grow there is a new generation of leaders emerging. Good Morning Aurora is happy to learn about our community leaders and those seeking positive change. Check out this great conversation!

Shouts go out to all the finalists of the CRB (civilian review board) and to the City of Aurora for the STEAM Academy. Lots of good things are happening, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Make sure you keep your boo laced this year! McCarty Mills, Tavern on Broadway, Nice Find Stores & Hairy Beast Dawg Parlor. Be blessed and tune in tomorrow morning for the news on FB live. Peace!

Another motivating day, another thoughtful conversation. Today we were joined by Jean Lynn, namesake and founder of Jean Lynn Coaching. When we talk about self-help, care and productivity, how we feel is paramount. In fact, in many ways, the obstacle to be overcome may be internal. Using hypnotherapy and a one-on-one, care based style, Jean connects with her clients to help them in many life areas. In our conversation we spoke of the process of “letting go”; what that means for others and for self. Jean also hosts: Monday Morning Positive on Facebook and 2021 is bright for Jean Lynn Coaching, and YOU! Check out this great episode and get to know who Jean is.

Shouts go out to AA Electrical Contractors and Endiro Coffee. A very special thank you to our friends of the Prodigal Network for all of their help, friendship and advice along the way. A Call To Shoulders (ACTS), Cycle Vision Network, McCarty Mills and Sarah Sommer (Author: Animals At The Office) also get the shouts out. Great live news this morning with Nelson of Prairie Grass Selections, check it out on our Facebook page. Tune in Friday morning for the live news and subscribe to the show on Spotify. Tune in and be blessed. Peace!

From Little Village to Aurora, what a day! In fact, what a motivated morning! We were joined on the show by Gladys De La Mora, the star of Un Nuevo Amanecer con Gladys De La Mora. She’s an awesome and inspiring woman and her voice is one of perseverance. Born and raised in Chicago, we spoke about her early life growing up and professional career. In addition, we spoke about the importance of family and of never giving up. Gladys is familiar with what it takes to produce good content and she’s also interviewed her fair share of guests. From food to fashion, travel and education; Gladys has been at the forefront of it all. She began her broadcasting career with ‘Mundo Fox’ and she has come a very long way from those days. 2021 is here and the sky's the limit!

Shouts out to the City of Chicago and the City of Aurora as well. Our friends in the small business community received a lot of recognition on today’s show and there are too many to name! Check out this episode, you’ll love it! Big thanks to our friends of Windy City Game Theater, Aurora Business United, Cotton Seed Creative Exchange and the Prodigal Network. So much good is happening and Good Morning Aurora is proud to highlight it. Stay tuned because we have so much more to come. Have a blessed day and tune in to tomorrow morning’s Facebook live news! Peace!

We all have a story to tell, what's yours? That's the question we were faced with today when speaking with Michele & Roderick Kelly. They are the awesome husband and wife team behind K+L Storytelling. Not only are they great at what they do, they're very inspiring as well. We spoke about creating, highlighting the success of others and love for family. While the story of the individual is important, so is the story of a business. Now, this is separate from a mission statement. And since life and entrepreneurship isn't all roses, a true story may include success and failures. But we, and no one else; we are responsible for writing our own story. What will yours be?

Shouts out to AA Electrical Contractors, Aurora Snow Removal Services and La Gran Plaza. Shouts out to Tredwell, the Downer Place location is open again! Gotta holla! There's a lot of good things taking place in the city, let's make sure we recognize that. Check out Tavern on Broadway as well. It's a great new, recently opened business. Please subscribe to the YouTube channel & subscribe on Spotify and iTunes. Be blessed and have a great day. We'll see you all again tomorrow for another great show! Peace!

Optimistic about the future and ready for what happens, that’s how we feel today. We were honored to be joined by Mr. Cort Carlson, Executive Director of the Aurora Area CVB (Convention & Visitors Bureau). Mr. Carlson has been at the forefront of a lot of great ideas in Aurora. As part of a dynamic team, Enjoy Aurora consistently puts a positive spotlight on Kane County attractions. In addition to recreation and sports, the interested party is able to access all manner of resources by visiting their website: www.enjoyaurora.com Our community is hopeful that a resumption of fun-themed activity is on the horizon. Cort and the AACVB stand ready to capitalize on a resurgent boom in tourism.

Shouts go out to Taqueria Durango, The Peace House, CAAN (Community Advocacy Awareness Network and friend of the show James Cardis. Don’t forget to subscribe and check out the show on Spotify, iTunes and Google podcast. Check out and subscribe to the YouTube channel and have a safe and nice weekend. Live news returns next Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning on our Facebook page. Have a blessed weekend! Peace!

The Kane County resident, unfamiliar with the language of legislation (legalese) yet inundated with laws, is entitled to facts. Facts, good information and as much assistance as necessary in matters of public safety. With so much misinformation surrounding Police Reform Bill HB3653 we were honored to hear from law enforcement. Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser & Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain joined us today for a great discussion. Collective bargaining, ending cash bail and future duties of officers were all on the table. If you want to know what law enforcement “thinks about this bill”, you should watch this. This video is in full, and the only edits made were adjustments in sound & lighting.

Good Morning Aurora appreciates the Kane County State’s Attorney & Sheriff’s office(s) for engaging with us again. We strive daily to be a vehicle for discussion and positive engagement for Aurora and all of Kane County. Shouts go out to Don’s Downtown Ink, Officer ‘Sully’ (APD), Deputy Brian (friend of the show), the Soto Family (APD) and all the good members of law enforcement. Shouts also go out to the 10 years of work done by the Illinois Congressional Black Caucus and all legislators involved in reform. Good Morning Aurora looks forward to highlighting all success that makes our community safe. Subscribe to the YouTube channel & stay tuned. Peace.

From water to public service, helping others doesn't stop for some people. Today we were glad to sit down with Mr. Ray Hull, current candidate for Aurora Alderman-At-Large. We really took a trip down memory lane with Aurora history on this episode. Ray carries a lot of experience in community relations and he also served on the East Aurora School Board. A native of Chicago, Ray's first job was at Carson Pierre Scott which is now the building housing Amy Morton's Stop Island Social & Artisan Lofts. We spoke about what makes Aurora great, life and faith as well. Mr. Hull has been a leader in Aurora for a long time and his experience was fascinating to hear. He's done just about every dirty job you can think of so he's no stranger to hard work. We wish Ray and the other candidates luck on their journey; this is a great way to learn about a true Aurora servant. 

Shouts go out all Aurora artists and authors. Stay tuned for the Art & Market Aurora taking place this weekend. Virtual Daca workshops are being offered by the Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project. Check out our Facebook post about that. We've got a great lineup of interviews next week so stay tuned for those. Also, check out the show on Spotify, iTunes and don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. We hope you all have a positive, blessed and very motivated day. We'll see you all back here next week for another great episode. Peace!