'An indelible mark on Aurora': Fred Rodgers, tireless champion of CityofAuroraIL youth, dies
Aurora has lost a civic icon who spent decades guiding the city's young people onto the path of success.
Appointed the city's first youth services director in the 1980s, Rodgers' accomplishments included directing the City of Lights Sports Tournament, the Aurora Sports Festival, Stepping Into the Arts Music Program and several summer camps. He also coordinated city events such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations.
Even well into retirement, Rodgers offered insight on youth issues and would often reach out to city hall to offer advice, guidance and gratitude, the mayor added. by signing up you agree to our terms of service The Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy in East Aurora School District 131 is emblematic of Rodgers' unyielding commitment to our youth and their future, Irvin said.
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