Aurora man gets 11 years for sexually assaulting intoxicated teen he met on Snapchat, prosecutors say
Illinois prosecutors say an Aurora man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl who was intoxicated and unable to consent.
Toys 'R' Us opens second flagship store in Chicago area
Toys “R" Us is opening its second flagship store in the Chicago area on Saturday.
WATCH: Dog leads Aurora police to leash to escape burning home
Aurora police rescued a dog from a burning home last week after responding to a house fire in the western suburbs, officials said.
Aurora house fire response uncovers large weed grow operation, police say
A house fire call in Aurora led firefighters to a basement filled with weed plants. Here's what police found.
Black Aurora leaders call for board member’s resignation over alleged remarks
Some Black leaders in Aurora are calling for the resignation of school board member Mayra Reyes over her past comments about Black students in the district.
Aurora flags raised early despite orders to honor Charlie Kirk, citing solemnity of 9/11 tribute
Despite orders from President Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pirtzker, Aurora Mayor John Laesch ordered all flags on city property to be raised to full staff on Sept. 12, which was meant as a time to honor Charlie Kirk, a political activist who was shot and killed on Sept. 10.
Aurora man sentenced after threatening young girls online, having them send him sexual photos: prosecutors
Federal prosecutors say an Aurora man learned his fate this week after enticing young girls to take sexually explicit photos of themselves and send them to him.
Two stolen guns, cocaine seized during Aurora traffic stop
Aurora police recovered three loaded guns — two of them stolen — during a late-night traffic stop last weekend that also led to weapons charges for two teenagers.
Aurora police searching for witness of motorcycle crash
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver who may have witnessed a crash that left a 22-year-old motorcyclist critically injured Tuesday morning in Aurora.
Illinois Powerball player wins $1M in Wednesday's drawing; $1.7B jackpot still up for grabs
A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in a Chicago suburb, and the jackpot keeps climbing. Here’s what you need to know.
Aurora teen brutally assaulted senior during robbery attempt, police say
“A violent, unprovoked attack,” Aurora’s police chief said after a 70-year-old was hospitalized. A teen suspect is in custody.
3 Chicago high schools ranked among 100 best in U.S.
Three Chicago high schools were ranked among the 100 best high schools in the country, according to a new list.
Illinois State Police crack down on illegal guns with $1M in enforcement grants
The Illinois State Police are distributing more than $1 million in firearm enforcement grants to 21 police departments across the state — including Chicago, Aurora, and Joliet — to help agencies track revoked Firearm Owner’s ID (FOID) cards and ensure guns are only in the hands of legally eligible owners.
Texas woman charged after alleged kidnapping attempt stopped at Midway airport: police
An unannounced visit to an Aurora home ended at Midway International Airport, where police said they stopped a Texas woman accused of trying to take two children to Mexico.
Man turns himself in after Aurora shooting leaves 2 injured, police say
A suspect in a double shooting in Aurora turned himself in to police and is now facing attempted murder and weapons charges, authorities said.
