There will be a number of events in the Aurora area on Thursday to mark the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

In Aurora, a remembrance ceremony open to the public will be held beginning at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at Aurora Central Fire Station at 75 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora.

Aurora Fire Chief Dave McCabe will speak, followed by the presentation of colors and the Pipes and Drums of the Aurora Police Department, city officials said. Aurora Mayor John Laesch will speak at the event, as will Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas.

The St. Charles Fire Department will hold its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. in St. Charles.

The ceremony will honor first respond

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