Running diagonally through Aurora for 5.5 miles was the Cleveland-Mahoning Railroad, which made its last commuter stop at the Aurora Station on East Garfield Road on Jan. 14, 1977. Ten years earlier ...

Throughout history, humans have gazed in awe at the astronomical wonder that is the aurora borealis. We’ve wondered what it is and told stories about the lights that shimmered above. When solar wind, ...

The “Geauga Lake” Station stood on the northern side of Geauga Lake. During its first 10 years, the settlement of Aurora grew steadily. Most of the settlers travelled overland through Pennsylvania ...

Over the last two years, beginning in April 2020, the Aurora Historical Society has continued its mission of preserving and communicating the history of Aurora. Despite the many challenges faced by ...

For many decades, the city of Aurora has collected all kinds of items from the community that represent the city and its diversity. From clothing to street signs, old medical equipment and even a 1913 ...

“Play Ball, Aurora,” the Aurora Historical Society’s baseball and softball exhibit in downtown Aurora, is coming to a close this weekend. Since the exhibit opened in June, hundreds have viewed the ...

The newest mural in downtown Aurora represents a homecoming in several ways. For artist Max Sansing, it’s personal. He learned how to draw and paint from his uncle, Aurora resident Nazree Taylor, who ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- The Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Military Museum is honoring the long legacy of women in the armed forces and Women's History Month with the launch of its newest exhibit: ...

During its first 10 years, the settlement of Aurora grew steadily. Most of the settlers travelled overland through Pennsylvania over paths and trails long used by Native Americans or those cut through ...