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Good Morning Aurora
Good Morning Aurora is the first daytime morning show covering Aurora Illinois and live each day from Downtown Aurora. With an emphasis on highlighting social justice, we cover local and national headlines and deliver the best information to our listeners. Tune in with us Monday thru Friday from 8 to 9 am on Anchor. You may also subscribe, like and follow us on Instagram & Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all other podcast platforms. The newest and coolest morning show in Illinois.
Episodes
- Good Morning Aurora
Friday | 8/21/2020 | Enjoying Aurora w/ James Cardis (Aurora Area CVB)
What do you get when you put 'Enjoy Aurora' & Good Morning Aurora in the same room? You get all the Aurora you can handle! This morning we were joined by a…
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Wednesday | 8/19/2020 | Candidate Corner: A Conversation w/ Brenda Rodgers
Today we really knocked it out the park with this interview. We sat down with Brenda Rodgers who is a candidate for Kane County Recorder Of Deeds. Brenda has…
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Tuesday | 8/18/2020 | Be The Neighbor: A Conversation w/ Rick Guzman (The Neighbor Project)
Today was a motivational morning, we had a friend of the show, Mr. Rick Guzman on for an interview. We spoke about the history of the Neighbor Project and its…
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Monday | 8/17/2020 | Return Of The Brushstrokes: A Conversation w/ Gin Ingram
A friend of the show returns! Gin Ingram (artist, business owner) came back on for a part 2 episode and it was great and an awesome start to the week! Today is…
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Friday | 8/14/2020 | Sippin' The Tea w/ Arlene Hawks (Dir. of SciTech)
It's Friday and this episode has all the motivation you need for the weekend. Today we had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with an Aurora legend, Arlene…
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Thursday | 8/13/2020 | Life & Law w/ Elizabeth Flood
From learning about the judiciary to good food in St. Charles, our conversation today with Kane County Circuit Court Judge Elizabeth Flood was great! It was…
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Wednesday | 8/12/2020 | All About The Rotary Club: A Conversation With Linda Kemp
Community, charitable works and The Festival of Lights; so much work done & so much to do. Our conversation with Linda Kemp, past President of the Rotary Club…
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Tuesday | 8/11/2020 | Truth, Justice & Expression: A Conversation w/ Jason Ivy.
'Creativity knows no bounds'; that's one of the many take-away's from our discussion with Mr. Jason Ivy. As an R&B artist, academic and NASA SPACEX ambassador…
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Monday | 8/10/2020 | Life, Liberty & The Pursuit Of Equitable Healthcare. A Conversation w/ Giselle Gonzalez.
Monday morning is here and we had a great chat this morning! It's already been a positive and motivation morning and that's the spirit to carry us throughout…
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Friday | 8/7/2020 | Aurora Business United w/ Bob Lockwood
Business, motivation, legit hustling and positive growth; we had Bob Lockwood on the show this morning for chop-ups. Bob is a Pontiac Michigan native with…
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Thursday | 8/6/2020 | North Aurora Chief of Police David Fisher & Deputy Chief Joe DeLeo Join Good Morning Aurora.
Decency, fairness & accountability; these are the principles with which Chief Fisher (North Aurora Police Department) operates. It is with those principles and…
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Wednesday | 8/5/2020 | 'Wellness Wednesday's' w/ Juan Almaraz (owner/operator of Dapper Brews).
Today we had a great conversation with a friend of the show, our friend Juan of Dapper Brews coffee. Latte's, cold brews and food, we had a great chat and…
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Tuesday | 8/4/2020 | A Conversation w/ Maria Cermano (Owner of Blissful Blooms)
Did you know that you can change the color of your hydrangeas? Neither did we! That's one of MANY fun & interesting things we learned today speaking with Maria…
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Monday | 8/3/2020 | Coffee & Conversation w/ Monica Patankar (Miss Illinois For USA)
Women In Business returns and starts us off strong this week! Very strong indeed. We sat down with attorney, community partner, actress & Miss Illinois for USA…
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Friday | 7/31/2020 | Joanna Sanchez & The Sideline Project w/ special guest Sandra Gonzalez
How often do we stop and walk in someone else's shoes? Better yet, how often do we take the time to listen to the voices of other? Today we were grateful to…
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Thursday | 7/30/2020 | Jacob Zepeda In The House. Thursdayism!
This interview was very good! And boy, did we go the length in this one! Today we sat down with photographer and community partner Mr. Jacob Zepeda. He is the…
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Wednesday | 7/29/2020 | 'Wellness Wednesday' feat. Freddy Rembert & Big Sal
Today was a great on location interview with Mr. Freddy Rembert; chef, entrepreneur & inventor. As many of you know 'Wellness Wednesday's' are dedicated to…
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Tuesday | 7/28/2020 | Without The Lights (the interview that did NOT happen ... yet!)
Today the interview subject we had lined up did not show up, but later texted that they woke up late. It happens! So instead our host and new co-host Kristine…
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Monday | 7/27/2020 | All About Basil's: A conversation w/ Angelo Chresanthakes
"The core of food is soul", those are the words of Mr. Angelo Chresanthakes, longtime GM & rep for Basil's Dining. Today we had the opportunity to sit down and…
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Friday | 7/24/2020 | Coffee & Conversation w/ Julie Christman & Vicki Morcos (Fox Valley Grantmakers)
Coffee, grants, paying taxes & helping non-profits, just the kind of Friday we need to motivated us into the weekend! Today we had a fantastic interview with…
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Thursday | 7/23/2020 | Coffee & Conversation w/ Joseph Weber (photographer & future pilot)
Aviation, Nikon, getting the right shot & motivation; what a great way to start the day! Today we had the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Joseph Weber who is…
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Tuesday | 7/21/2020 | Endure: The Interview (Alex Garcia)
Our good friend and fellow veteran Endure (aka Alex Garcia) came through the show this morning and the interview was VERY powerful. Joining the military at age…
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Monday | 7/20/2020 | Sandra Gonzalez (Anti-Blackness in the LatinX Community) pt. 1
Today we had a very strong, spirited and heartfelt discussion with our friend Sandra Gonzalez. Sandra is the co-director of the Aurora Rapid Response Team. She…
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Friday | 7/17/2020 | Jamie Mosser (Candidate For Kane County State's Attorney) On Good Morning Aurora
"Look at the person, not the case.", those are the words of candidate for Kane County States Attorney Jamie Mosser. This mornings interview was not only…
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Wednesday | 7/15/2020 | Wellness Wednesday w/ Cristian Saenz (Country Financial)
Today our co-host Sal interviewed Cristian Saenz, an Insurance Agent with Country Financial. Great information in this episode! Financial wellness and health…
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Tuesday | 7/14/2020 | Tuesday Motivation Live (News, Weather, Horses & Motorcycles)
Today was a great part two of the live show; your favorite news show is now daily on Facebook live! Another great discussion in the studio with many shout-outs…
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Monday | 7/13/2020 | Monday Motivation (The Livestream Begins!)
We spoke it into existence, your favorite daily news show is now live each morning on Facebook live! You can literally tune in to the show each day. Like and…
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Friday | 7/10/2020 | Being LGBTQ in the USMC - A Discussion (Vanessa Guillen Rest In Peace)
Today we sat down with Ale Hernandez, USMC veteran, LGBTQ member and friend of the show. In our conversation we discuss MST (Military Sexual Trauma), her…
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Thursday | 7/9/2020 | A Conversation w/ Mr. William Powell (Fmr. Chief of Police, ret.)
Today's interview was awesome, a great message and a dialogue for the future. We got the chance to sit down and speak with Mr. Bill Powell, the first…
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Wednesday | 7/8/2020 | 'Wellness Wednesday's': The Branch Garden Edition w/ Kori Kasper
Continuing our theme for 'Wellness Wednesday' & also part 4 of 'Women In Business', we spoke with Kori Kasper today! Kori is the owner of Branch Gardens (77 S…
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Tuesday | 7/7/2020 | Bling Bling: All About Crystal House (Elias Akwo On Good Morning Aurora)
What an episode! This was a great coffee and conversation with a dear friend of the show, Elias Akwo, owner of Crystal House. Located at 59 S. LaSalle street…
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Monday | 7/6/2020 | KillTojo: The Interview
Today was an episode of Good Afternoon Aurora, and on this speacial day we sat down with local artist and Aurora native Tojo. We discussed the ins and outs of…
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Friday | 7/3/2020 | 'Love & Light Brushstrokes': Coffee & Conversation w/ Gin Ingram
What a great way to start the day, and what an awesome vibe with which to end our week. Today we got to sit down with Aurora's very own Gin Ingram for part 3…
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Thursday | 7/2/2020 | KCSO Returns! An Interview w/ Sheriff's Deputy Brian Demeter
Another great interview in the books; today we sat down with a dear friend of the show, Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Demeter. Mr. Demeter has over 25…
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Wednesday | 7/1/2020 | 'Wellness Wednesday' (Dedication to Charles Battaglia & Greg Zanis; readings)
Today we mourn the passing of the family member of a friend of the show; Mr. Charles Battaglia. Mr. Battaglia was a World War 2 veteran who passed away at…
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Tuesday | 6/30/2020 | Marissa Amoni & Aurora Downtown On Good Morning Aurora
'Women In Business' part 2!' Our series highlighting our women community leaders just got another huge boost today. We sat down with Marissa Amoni on Good…
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Monday | 6/29/2020 | All About Tendaji! (A Conversation w/ Carla Anderson)
Today we sat down in the studio to speak with friend, entrepreneur and founder of Tendaji Body Oils, Carla Anderson! We learn all about what Tendaji is as a…
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Thursday | 6/25/2020 | The Italian Perspective: An Interview w/ Big Sal
Today we listen and learn about a great Italian restaurant called Tufano's and we talk about Italian culture. Our co-host Salvatore is Italian and what was…
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Wednesday | 6/24/2020 | 'Wellness Wednesday' feat. John Haley (founder, Unbreakable Fitness)
An awesome 'Wellness Wednesday' episode and perfect motivation for the mid-week flow. Today our co-host 'Big Sal' sat down with Mr. Haley to discuss "Total…
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Tuesday | 6/23/2020 | Tuesday Vibes (Chicago, Bubba Wallace, 'PHASE 4' & 'The Inner Monologue')
Good Morning on this Tuesday to all of our listeners and friends. In today's episode we highlight AMVETS Rib Night (Sat. the 27th) and Aurora Food Pantry for…
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Monday | 6/22/2020 | Coffee With Sheriff Ron Hain On Good Morning Aurora
Today we were pleased to be joined in the studio with Sheriff Rob Hain for coffee and conversation! As a longtime public servant Mr. Hain has been on the front…
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Friday | 6/19/2020 | The History Of Juneteenth (A Reading)
And just like that, season 5 is in the books and wow what a ride! Happy Juneteenth to the United States of America, Good Morning Aurora dedicated our show this…
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Thursday | 6/18/2020 | History, Justice + PreMil: A Conversation w/ Gio Rodriguez
A jam-packed Thursday episode indeed, we covered a lot of material and had a fantastic interview as well. Today in the studio we had Gio Rodriguez, one of the…
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Wednesday | 6/17/2020 | 'Wellness Wednesday' w/ Desiree Battaglia (Media Relations Specialist, NM)
On this episode of 'Wellness Wednesday' we sit down for another interview with Desiree Battaglia of Northwestern Medicine. A great morning conversation indeed…
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Tuesday | 6/16/2020 | Cotton Seed Creative Exchange pt. 2 (Woman Owned)
What do you get when empowered women empower other women? Well, you get Cotton Seed pt. 2 and you get all the motivation you need on a Tuesday morning. We're…
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Monday | 6/15/2020 | Monday Motivation + The (Current) Infamous APD Video
It's Monday and we're back in the lab. We discuss a few upcoming calendar events: AMVETS Rib Night pt. 2 & Aurora Downtown Morning Mixer). On Monday's we speak…
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Friday | 6/12/2020 | Friday Motivation Status (livestream w/ Grant Cardone & Aurora Business United)
What a powerful way to end an equally powerful week! On this episode we check in with members of the Aurora Business community and join streams during a…
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Thursday | 6/11/2020 | (BONUS EPISODE) Thursday Status + interview w/ The Realtor
Good Morning Aurora sat down with our friend Ricardo Miranda (The Realtor) of Miranda Properties & Keller Williams Infinity to discuss life. Well, more like…
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Thursday | 6/11/2020 | Our Current Times: A Conversation w/Brittany Pedersen (Candidate For Kane County Circuit Court Judge)
This is a fantastic 'Wellness Wednesday' bonus episode and episode. We were proud to get the chance to sit down with Attorney Brittany Pedersen who is also a…
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Tuesday | 6/9/2020 | Aurora Loves Pastries! - Lynnette Gebhardt On Good Morning Aurora
An awesome interview about baking, sweets and everything in-between. We sit down in the studio with owner and pastry chef Lynnette of Aurora Loves Pastries…
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Monday | 6/8/2020 | The Aurora Peace Rally & The End Of Edward Colston
Good Morning Aurora was on location at the Aurora Peace Rally Sunday 6/7/2020 and it was an awesome experience! We spoke to many cool people and got great…
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Wednesday | 6/3/2020 | Curfew In Aurora & 'Wellness Wednesday'! - Return Of Diesel
In this episode we share our thoughts on the curfew in the city (not feeling it at all!) and give Wednesday updates. Shout out to Aurora Public Art, Aurora…
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Tuesday | 6/2/2020 | Should We Condemn Uprisings Against Police Murder?
In this episode we discuss Aurora boarding itself up in anticipation of more civil unrest. We also detail local news and initiatives by the community and…
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Monday | 6/1/2020 | Breaking Down The Aurora Protests (The Downtown Review)
In this episode we give a breakdown and thoughts on the Sunday protests in the City Of Aurora. We will share videos and pictures on our Facebook and Instagram…
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Friday | 5/29/2020 | Your Friday News on Good Morning Aurora
Great episode discussing the Phase 3 re-opening and ‘Activate Aurora’! We discuss censorship and so much more! Carry-out days in Aurora and AMVETS rib night…
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Thursday | 5/28/2020 | The Murder of George Floyd (What is ‘Qualified Immunity’?) 🌺
Today we discuss George Floyd and the scourge of police brutality. What is ‘Qualified Immunity’ and how do police use it to escape justice when they murder…
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Wednesday | 5/27/2020 | Tredwell In The House! (An Interview w/ Chad Dawes)
In this episode we have a special guest, the fantastic Chad Dawes, owner of Tredwell coffee! Great discussion with an awesome friend of the show! Today your…
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Tuesday | 5/26/2020 | News & Chops w/ Big Sal Ya'll!
Today we rehash our Monday initiative of “what we want our Friday selves to be proud of”. Reminder about AMVETS rib night on Saturday May 30th. Illinois Phase…
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Monday | 5/25/2020 | Today We Learn The History Of Memorial Day
In this special Memorial Day edition we discuss the establishment of Memorial Day in America and how it began. We also detail the humble beginnings of what…
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Friday | 5/22/2020 | Positive Vibe Friday & Our Friday Selves! #affirmations
Chop Up w/ co-host ‘Big Sal’: Positive Vibe check in & ‘What Is Our Friday Self Proud Of’? Memorial Day weekend updates; AMVETS, Oswego caravan & more! Season…