A familiar sign of spring in the Aurora area, Fermilab has welcomed its first bison calf of the year.

On Friday, the 85-year-old sculptor, who created controversy as well as hundreds of pieces of visionary African American folk art during his many years in Aurora, was honored by the city that at one time seemed to turn its back on this man now often described as an icon.

During his first State of the City address, Aurora Mayor John Laesch highlighted his successes while looking to the future by announcing new initiatives and sharing his broader vision for the city of Aurora.

The city of Aurora’s Youth Services Division will be hosting its annual Youth and Family Resource Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora, city officials said.

The city of Aurora is set to host its first-ever Citywide Clean-Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25, throughout all 10 of the city’s wards, city officials said.

The district is planning to test out the new Spanish language arts class and add the new welding course next school year.