Good Morning Aurora

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday! You know how we do on these days, live news and Aurora updates from our dear friend Noelia Ruiz of Waubonsee SBDC to educate and enlighten. We hope you're all doing well enjoy the news. Stay tuned or more updates and news. We've got a lot more coming so please be on the lookout for us. Also, check out all the great work of our friends of the SBDC and our other p...

It was awesome to be joined on the show by our friend Norman Peterson of Document The Abuse to speak about her upcoming online event this evening. The panel of experts will include Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, Pastor Neil Schori & former Massachusetts State victims advocate Michelle Cruz. This presentation is being hosted by University of St. Francis...

Your favorite morning news show is live on FB everyday, Monday thru Friday and we kicked off the week strong! News, news and more news; also coffee & water. Tune in each day on our livestream as we deliver the news and have fun while doing it. This is a great way to stay engaged; stay tuned for all we have coming! - Our friends of the @Fox Valley United Way are hosting a Community Blood Drive...

News, coffee, fun, miscellaneous raps & bureaucracy; all in a day's work for the 2nd largest city's 1st daily news podcast. It's Friday and our friend & community partner Jenette is back! Your friendly local bureaucrat is a weekly feature on your favorite local news podcast. Each Friday morning join us live on Facebook at 8 am. She makes government fun and easy to digest! Also, check out a...

Good morning everyone! It's a nice day out, the coffee is hot and we've got news for you! First things first it's a great day and its been quite the week! It was quite the episode as well. Our community partner and government homie Jenette is in the house once again! As you know, she's our friendly local bureaucrat & a weekly feature on your favorite local news podcast. Each Friday morning joi...

News, laughs, coffee, facts, more news, Aurora history, fellowship, even more news and positive vibes. All that in a morning show! Once again your friendly local bureaucrat rolled through to chop it up. She is a weekly feature on your favorite local news podcast. Each Friday morning join us live on Facebook at 8 am. She makes government fun and easy to digest! Also, check out all her episodes on o...

Good morning Aurora! It’s Monday and we are kicking the week off with a great interview. We are proud to have sat down with Brooke Shanley, who is a current candidate for Aurora Alderman-At-Large. The very last day to vote is tomorrow and it was good to catch up with Brooke and speak to her about Aurora, her plans & the current state of affairs in the city. Brooke has a fascinating story: from...

What a great morning! Not only did we learn about what it takes to create great novels, we also got some autographs as well. It was a pleasure to be joined by Victoria Hyla Maldonado, the author of many books, including the Hearts Drawn Wyld trilogy. We discussed each book: In Death We Part, Running In The Mists & Awake In Elysian Fields. Victoria's works tell many great stories and the c...

Something different on a Wednesday, something cool and stylish! Yesterday we were honored to have Carolina Ocampo on the show, the founder of Maria Bonita Modeling Agency. Originally from Durango Mexico, Carolina is now an Auroran and is involved in many projects. From acting, modeling and coaching young ladies, it was great to catch up with Carolina and speak to her. With her modeling agency, Car...

It was history again on the 2nd largest city’s 1st daily news podcast. Today we had friend of the show Tracy Duran come on and give us a visual tour of Leland Hotel. Tracy is a local author and historian and is very knowledgeable when it comes to our city. When last we spoke to Tracy she came onto the show and shared a whole lot with us. Today we condensed it to talk about Leland Hotel. We got to...

It’s Monday and we’re back! What a great interview today! We sat down with Mr. Kenny Abbott of Harmonic HVAC today to talk marketing and the heating & cooling business. Spring is here full and it’s about that time for basic home maintenance. Kenny took us through his background and how he got started in the HVAC business. Originally from Washington D.C., Kenny is now an Aurora resident and pla...

Have you ever thought about what your superpower is? We all have one, ponder that for a moment. Today we were joined by Stacey Montgomery, Barbara McNulty Hollock & Pillara Henderson-Smith who are board members of My Super Powers! Foundation. Made up of people who go above and beyond for our young people in many ways, this was a great interview with ladies on the move! Each of these women brin...

There’s a first time for everything and today for Good Morning Aurora it was biker talk! We were proud to be joined by Mr. Chris Hansen, the President of DuKane A.B.A.T.E. (A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education) to talk about life, liberty and motorcycle advocacy & awareness. From Polar Plunge to the occasional legislative liaison, Chris is always on the move and speaking up for the rights of...

On today’s episode we were joined once again by our friend Sandra Gonzalez, candidate for Waubonsee Community College Trustee. When last we spoke the campaign trail was beginning and now Sandra returns energized and full of positive energy. As vaccines continue to become more readily available in our city and county, equitable distribution is key. In our conversation Sandra explains historic hesit...

Another day, another great interview with an interesting person on the move! On today’s episode we were joined by Angeles Ponpa, who is a political activist and the founder of Medea News. With so much going on in our busy world today it’s good to be able to meet someone focused on the issues. But wait, there’s more! Angeles also hosts her own podcast you should check out called Politics W/ Angeles...

So today we found out that it’s not the making & baking process that's most labor intensive, it’s the decorating! That’s the part where attention to detail, creativity & skill are paramount. Today we were joined by Josue Villanueva, founder, creator & owner of Cakes By Josue. As a lifelong Auroran, Josue has been a part of the fabric of our city for a very long time. He is a creative person with a...

From Missouri to Illinois, and lots of places in-between! Today we were joined on the show by Mr. Christopher Bennett, an Insurance & Financial advisor and founder of CD Bennett Insurance. Christopher went to work for Canon at an early age and that’s how this interview started for us. So here’s some behind the scenes cool stuff: we actually spoke from the moment he entered our office and we st...

The coffee was hot and delicious, and the news topics were just as stimulating. Today we had another great episode of #jenettesplaining with our wonderful friend of the show Jenette! As usual it was color commentary intermingled with facts. Well, more facts than anything of course. As you know we are dedicated to only the best information, delivered to you in the most fun way possible.  Kane...

The colors and the detail; that’s what it's all about for some. But for others, it’s the emotion and the expression. Today we were joined on the show by Pierre Lucero, Aurora native, artist and creative. As a well known personality in the Aurora art community Pierre took us on his journey as an up & coming artist. His style is his own, his skills are unique, and he consistently shocks & am...

Positive energy & the role of a mentor; just a few of the topics of discussion on a Monday morning. Today we’re pleased to have had the chance to speak with Kacie Chitwood & Ady Rubio of Alive Teen Center (Aurora)! Recently opened on LaSalle street on Auto Row in downtown Aurora, these ladies represent a fantastic nonprofit focused on enlightening youth potential. In our conversation we sp...

It's a thing ya'll; Jenettesplaining kicked off well today and we had fun chopping up the news. Our dear friend Jenette Sturges enlightened us on a Friday morning & wow, that weather! We chopped it up about everything from the Easter Bunny to local ordinances. Yes. As mentioned Waubonsee Community College has a virtual job fair April 9th from 10 am to 4 pm. Students and community members welco...

It all began with drawing on walls; it’s like that for many artists. Today we had the chance to sit down with a friend of the show & community partner Raul Rodea, founder of Fundthemental. Well known and respected in the Aurora art community, we have been fans of his work for a few years before meeting this talented young man. Hailing from West Aurora, Raul has made a name for himself in being...

Education in the time of a pandemic has proven tough, but not impossible. Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey Montgomery, author and founder of Stacey M Designs. Specializing in SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) standard of education, her most recent book “Why Is Different Awesome” was the subject of today’s discussion. Stacey has written 6 books and has had her most recent introduced...

On International Women’ Day we had a great and motivational conversation. Today we were joined by Jen Mendoza, founder of the Aurora chapter of WESOS (Women Entrepreneurs Secrets Of Success). Jen is a Chicago native who’s made the 2nd largest city her home! As a professional, Jen brings many years of marketing experience and is a leader in the community. She is the brainchild & founder of Moms...

Rap, hip-hop & all of the above. Today we had a great conversation with Cruz Ocho who is an Aurora hip-hop artist, creative and member of the group Highest Low.. Born and raised in Aurora, Cruz has much experience in rocking crowds and performing. We spoke about early influences in music and his own creative process. Last year Cruz released a single and this year his group is looking forward t...