Aurora man was found in stolen car with an illegal handgun, Naperville police say
Police say the suspect was found sitting in a stolen car with another guy. The other guy took off.
Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood
“The Women's Health Protection Act is a federal bill that will allow women to make reproductive decisions… so that no one is denied basic healthcare just because of the state that they live in,” said Rep. Lauren Underwood, who is also a registered nurse.
Have you seen this truck? Aurora police say the driver may have run over and killed someone
The truck that hit Michael Brooks may have been a two-toned pickup with a Mexican flag wrapped on the front hood and another Mexican flag on the back tailgate. The front passenger side headlight may have been damaged in the crash. Investigators said the truck might be a Ford, and has damage to the front passenger side and is missing its front grill.
Residents join Aurora police and firefighters at city's September 11th ceremony
Aurora firefighters Jason Demas, Randy Leek and Gary Pozzi received mayoral proclamations They were among six Aurora firefighters who assisted in search and rescue at the New York City attack site. The other team members were Tim Pogue, Will Torres and Mark Lockwood.
Garry McCarthy, former Chicago top cop, shares September 11 memories
Park Ridge is one of many communities across America that is marking the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Aurora commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11
Twenty years ago, six Aurora firefighters drove 16 hours nonstop to New York City, and then spent four straight days working tirelessly to help the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
More Chicago area first responders, volunteers heading south to help with Ida cleanup
They are part of a strike team that will aid crippled fire departments in Louisiana.
Police locate missing suburban man who may have been in danger
Alfredo Gomez was last seen driving a Lexus, but he does know how to drive a semi.
Aurora firefighters to be honored for rescue efforts on 9/11
Six Aurora firefighters will be honored next week at Aurora's September 11th Memorial Ceremony.
Aurora firefighters to be honored at 9/11 ceremony
Six Aurora firefighters will be honored next week.
At least 15 Chicago area hospitals over 90% capacity in August, federal data shows
In Chicago and the suburbs, at least 15 hospitals were packed with patients and reporting more than 90% of the beds were taken. One hospital, Silver Cross in New Lenox, was at 100% capacity.
Aurora police: Man killed ex, then died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
The victim, Carolyn Walker, 62, had taken out an order of protection against her killer, but it was not enough.
19 Illinois residents drawn in final vaccine lottery
Nineteen lucky Illinois residents have been drawn in the state's final "All In for the Win" vaccine lottery.
Elementary school teacher found guilty of sexually assaulting student in Aurora
A teacher was found guilty of sexually assaulting a student at Bardwell Elementary School in west suburban Aurora.
Paramount Theater in Aurora reopens, offers 'pay what you can' tickets
The production of “Kinky Boots” will be the first in-person show at the theater in over 500 days.
Paramount Theater in Aurora reopens
The Paramount Theater in Aurora reopened its doors Wednesday.
Aurora man found guilty of sexually assaulting a child
“This child has been let down by adults who she should be able to trust, yet has shown strength and persistence during this prosecution in which she had to tell her story to strangers. I’m proud of her, and I’m thankful for the adults who did right by her," said Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Tyler Cox.
3 suspects sought after automatic weapon fired into the air in Aurora: police
Police in the suburbs are searching for three suspects after they fired an automatic weapon into the air on Tuesday.
Keith Cross takes the helm as Aurora's new police chief
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his priorities as the city's next top cop.
18 charged with gun, drug felonies in Aurora
Eighteen people were arrested and charged with numerous illegal gun and drug related felonies in Aurora Wednesday.