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Good morning friends and neighbors. Today our show has a somber note; our friend Mr. Vernon LaVia passed away recently and we will honor his life today and have a moment of silence for him. Vernon was a friend of the show who will be missed, and his contribution to Aurora will always be appreciated. We also have news items and the local weather for you as well. Thank you for joining us today. Have...

Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Tonight is our newset installment in our discussions with our Kane Count law enforcement partners. Tonigh we will discuss felony DUI court, and the activites and duties of the Kane County DUI unit. Also, we will learn about ongoing prevention efforts and the work being done by the Kane County State's Attorney's office to save lives in Kane County. Our gue...

Good morning friends and neighbors. It's Wednesday and we have an awesome show and interview for you today. Our guest today is Assistant Majority Leader Barbara Hernandez, here to talk with us about the work being done in the 50th district and what is coming next. Each location we've recorded at in our journey she has joined us with an interview. It is very much appreciated. Let's get...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Happy Monday to you all! We have the news you love, the #auroraweather you need and so much more for you this morning. We hope you like the new feel of the show and the content. Today we are going to show you much more variety with the show so get ready. Here's the news: - For students interested in making a difference in their community, now is your time! Th...

Good morning Aurora! It's Friday and we have an amazing show for you all this morning. We have an interview for you as well as a debut of some previously unreleased content. Our guest today is Tia Juarez of Community Collective, here to tell us about the upcoming Fox Valley Business Expo. Here about this great opportunity to connect and network with other professionals. After that we will show...

Good morning friends and neighbors! It is Monday and your favorite morning news show has returned with a new look, feel and outlook. We are happy to announce that as of today we will be broadcasting live from the new & improved ACTV (Aurora Community Television) & City of Aurora Media Center! As always, we will keep bringing you the news and content you love and deserve. Our mission remain...

Good morning Aurora! We have a great show for you this morning. So awesome in fact that we also have a live studio audience! Our guest this morning is Mr. Jim Cherry who is the author of The Lion Communique. He has a book signing this Sunday from noon to 3 pm. Get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Saturday, November 4th join our friends of Bardwell Residences for their Fall Market. This will...

Good morning friends and neighbors! Our friend Annie Kinsley is here to inform and educate us about the importance of life insurance. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - The Java Plus Chili Cook Off will be Saturday, October 21st and entries are now being accepted! The event will be from 11 am to 3 pm at 1677 Montgomery road. If you have awesome chili let the world know by partici...

Good morning friends and neighbors. We hope you're all doing well this first day of September. We have news, weather and much more. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Saturday, November 4th join our friends of Bardwell Residences for their Fall Market. This will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at 301 Weston avenue. Vendors are welcome but must contact Becki at (630) 892-5790. T...

Good morning Aurora! Our guest this morning is Minerva Calatayud of the WBDC (Women's Business Development Center) here to talk to us about the Elevate! Childcare Cohort. There is also the 2023 Midwest Business Conference taking place on Wednesday, September 6th in Rosemont. To register and sign up for the 6 Week Cohort visit this link: https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/elevate-cohort-2023/ - Mond...

Good morning! It's Friday and we have an awesome guest today. We'll be talking poetry and life with 3'YEM Genesis. Get ready for a great show! Here is the news: - Saturday, August 26th the Men of Honor Boot Camp will take place at Fresh Start City Church (10 S. Lancaster avenue). This event is free, open to the public and will feature food and fellowship for men. The event starts at 10...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Yesterday we held our monthly community discussion with our law enforcement partners of the Kane County State's Attorney's Office. This discussion was about the specialty courts that the county has established as an alternative to incarceration. Currently, there are 4 specialty courts. They are Adult Drug Court, DUI Court (TAC) Treatment Alternative Court...

Good morning Aurora! It's Wednesday and we're starthing the day off with yet another great interview. Our friends of The Woodcrafters by Luz & Juan have returned to talk recent events with us and what's to come. This weekend they will be in both Pilsen and Montgomery taking part in great events, so let's learn about it! Here's the news: - Monday, September 21st from 5 to 8...

Good morning! It's another brand new week and we have a 1/2 hour show for you all this morning. We have yours truly, the voice and Brett here to deliver the news and weather. Thursday is a big day. The voice of the show (my son) starts 6th grade Thursday morning so today we relax and have fun. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - This upcoming Thursday, August 17th, our friends...

Good morning and happy Friday! We have two great guests this morning, Kirsten Gehrig & Minerva Calatayud of the WBDC are here to let us know all about E-Commerce. There are also a number of great cohorts and initiatives that are upcoming and we will discuss those as well. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Every Tuesday beginning August 22nd and going until September 19th, th...

Good morning! We have a great interview for you today. Our guest is Mr. Qasim Rashid, candidate for Congress in IL-11. We are going to learn about Mr. Rashid's run for congress and his work in public service and human rights advocacy. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Sunday, August 13th from noon to 5 pm, 2nd Ward Alderwoman Juany Garza is hosting an Ice Cream Social at McC...

Good morning friends! Our guest today is Aaron Hawkins returning for his 3rd appearance on the show. He's a friend of the show and also a filmmaker and producer. Today we will discuss his most recent work, Evil Lurks and it's reception as well as what's next. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Tuesday, August 8th join our friends of The Neighbor Project for a great pr...

Good morning! We have a great show for you this morning. Our guests today are Barbara Zegiel & Brooke Szweda of Habitat For Humanity. Today we will learn about this great organization and it's impact on Aurora. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Saturday, August 12th from 11 am to 2 pm, 1st Ward Alderman Emmanuel Llamas & Gamma Beta Chapter of Hermandad De Sigma IOTA...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. We have a great show for you this morning. Our guest today is Liza Oliva Perez, founder of Simply Destinee with us in the studio. They will be one of many great locations for National Night Out so let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - The next 6 week virtual business cohort, Childcare Business Program will begin September 7th and will be via Zoom....

Good morning! It's a brand new week and a bright Monday morning. We have a 1/2 show for you this morning so get ready to hear what's happening in Aurora and important upcoming workshops. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Friday, August 4th Tim Spinnin’ Schomer, Bobby D and many great Aurora Dj’s will be throwing down at The Town Bar & Grill (2681 E. New York Street)...

Good morning friends! We have a great show for you all this morning. Our guest today is Gabriella Bomben, Access to Capital Associate Director for Kiva at the WBDC (Women's Business Development Center) here to talk to us about loans for entrepreneurs. Let's get ready to learn! #goodmorning - Sunday, August 6th West Aurora school district 129 is hosting a great back to school, backpack and...

Good morning friends! We have a great guest today. In the studio with us is Mr. Joseph Weber, Private Pilot and fantastic local photographer. When last we sat down with Mr. Weber he was a student at Louis University with dreams of becoming a pilot. And it happened. Let's get ready to learn. Here's the news: - Wednesday, August 16th from noon to 1 pm the City of Aurora’s P.O.W.E.R. resource...

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! We have a great show for you all this morning. Our guests are Jason Owens & Davis Offutt of Aurora Township. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Sunday, August 6th West Aurora school district 129 is hosting a great back to school, backpack and supply giveaway! Eligible students should already be registered fro the 2023-2024 school year. The e...

Good morning friends and neighbors! We have a great show for you all this morning. Our guest today is Mr. Elias Akwo, owner of Crystal House and the Neiponski Gallery, named for Mr. Akwo's wife. This is Elias' second time on the show, his first was in the early days of GMA when the show was months old! Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Free STEAM summer camps are happeni...

Good morning and happy Monday! We hope you all had a great weekend. Our guest today is Donna Beasley, the Director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at the Women's Business Development Center. Today we will discuss and learn more about procuring government contracts for small businesses. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - The next CAAN Network vendor pop up event will be Frida...