YORKVILLE, Illinois - In honor of Yorkville's history, the city is hosting a series of anniversary celebrations beginning with the Founding Fathersí Celebration on Monday, April 9, 7 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 800 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville. Honored in this event are members of Yorkvilleís first seated council Bill Randels, Delbert Trummel, Dick Mitchell, Elden Madden, Wayne Larson, former mayor Ellsworth Windett, Bud Hayden, and Russ Hughes.

At the Founding Fathers' Celebration, Mayor Art Prochaska and the Yorkville City Council will gather to honor the founding fathers of the United City of Yorkville with speeches, recognitions, a photographic exhibit of the history of Yorkville and more. Light refreshments will be available, including a birthday cake to celebrate Yorkvilleís 50th birthday. The event is free.

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The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau serves as the tourism marketing and management organization for Aurora, Batavia, Hinckley, North Aurora, Montgomery, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville. This not-for-profit organization provides numerous travel resources to visitors via the Web site at www.enjoyaurora.com and a toll-free number 1-800-477-4369