Good Morning Aurora

The weather is nice out there today! Super nice! It was a fun show as well with our dear friend Jenette! The Friday news is now a thing! There's so much in the news so we took a deep dive into a few topics. Jenette explained the consternation around the Pet ordinance and how it affects Aurora residents. The discussion is still ongoing so we'll update you as it develops. The article was also posted...

Today we met another Instagram friend in person! We had the pleasure of sitting and peaking with Mr. Jose Torres today, he’s a photographer and is well-known in the community. Originally from Mexico, Jose has been a fixture in the city and his work has a definite Aurora feel. In our conversation we spoke about his beginnings, early life and also his particular artistic passions. His favorite color...

This episode is fun, creative and uplifting. Tyler Waldrop, creator and namesake of Stlth Art sat down with our host for his last interview before leaving for Texas. Stlth Art is synonymous with Aurora. It’s synonymous with art as well, and especially on a local level. We as a show had seen the logo before meeting it’s creator and we’ve been fans of his for years. The 2nd largest city has incredib...

The owl purse, testing a new camera, Dunkin’ Donuts & marketing; in a nutshell. Today we decided to give a sneak peek, behind the scenes view of the show as we did some testing. We had the great Michelle Duvalis on for an interview and she & our producer Bob decided to wax about marketing. Both of them have a unique perspective and have separate backgrounds; but the elements are the same....

Today it was all fruit, chocolate and gifts! We were joined by Ana Sierra, creator, founder and owner of Ana’s Custom Treats. Ana is a mother and businesswoman and her products are already favorites for many. Ana’s awesome work began with her experience at Edible Arrangements. Since then she has really become a one-woman chocolate covered strawberry making machine! We spoke about her family, hard...

In the 2nd largest city, a lot of people are doing very great things. Today we got a chance to meet a few of the Women Of Aurora, an online group of women entrepreneurs & professionals. In our conversation we got to listen to their stories and learn a little about their backgrounds. The group is free to join and its founder Cyndi Morales let us know how it was founded and its purpose. Jen, Sta...

Tune in to our Facebook live morning news on Friday mornings w/ our friend & comrade Jenette. If you're not tuning in on FB live, you're missing out!

Helping people and being on the front lines of change; a recipe for the blessed. It’s Wednesday and we were joined today by Pastor Sheila Teague & Apostle Bridget Outlaw of Not Forgotten Ministries. Located at 309 5th Street in Aurora, this is a gem to our community and our city. We spoke today about moving forward through diversity, America as it relates to people of color, and doing what God...

If Fluffy’s hair got out of control during quarantine don’t trip, Hairy Beast Dawg Pawlour is here for you. We had a great conversation with veronica & Josue, owners of Hairy Beast and were quite impressed. There’s definitely a style and an obvious appreciation for hard work when you walk into the business. Hairy Beast are masters at grooming and the customer/pet experience. We spoke about dog...

What a great way to start the week, by learning. Today we got a chance to speak with Hollis Gorrie, AVP of Program Services for Clearbrook. Hollis and Clearbrook have a great story to tell and if you’ve been tuning in they’ve been in our news for 2 weeks. Clearbrook is a home & family for persons impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. In our interview we spoke about Hollis’s...

Good things take time, especially your wedding! Today we were joined on the show by Jessica Pereira, owner and founder of Events By J Design. Originally from Chicago, Jessica and her business have had a great amount of success in the last few years. We spoke about event planning, paying attention to details and making the customer happy. Another cool thing that we just HAD to ask: what’s more impo...

Motivation and positive energy will stand anyone in good stead. It was a pleasure to speak with Mr. Kirdale McMahon about life, residential painting and entrepreneurship. From the Westside of Chicago, Kirdale has experienced his share of life’s ups and downs but has always emerged triumphant. We talked about family, black history and his experience in music and professional painting services. Kird...

Gaming, marketing, leadership and the Gulf War. Today we were honored to be joined by Mr. Franklin D. Rivera II, West Point Graduate & United States Army combat veteran. Mr. Rivera has an incredibly motivating story and he is living, breathing black history. Originally from New York, Franklin shared his life experiences with us and also his thoughts on motivation and leading others. Integrity,...

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...

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 custo...

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 expe...

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...

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...

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 famil...

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 impo...

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 additio...

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...

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...

It was all positive energy this morning and a lot of news! After the live news this morning we sat down with Mr. Byron Gaylord Jr., Sales Directors for Rooftop Solutions & Fox Valley Filter. With a background in leadership and managing teams, Byron was great to speak to about cultivating talent. Originally from Arizona, Byron has done a lot of traveling and now calls Aurora his home. In our in...

Make memories, be motivated and love your family; but that wasn't all! We had a great time sitting with and talking to Mireya Banuelos this morning. From learning about a day in the life of a realtor to metal health work; such motivation so early! As an Aurora businesswoman, Mireya shared with us her story and the effect her Mom has had on her life. She is educated, passionate about what she does,...