Aurora man sentenced 15 years for child sex assault
Jose L. Baca, 38, pleaded guilty March 19 to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated sexual abuse in exchange for the sentence, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora put on lockdown after shots fired nearby
A hospital in Aurora was put on lockdown after shots were fired nearby Sunday.
Aurora city leaders describe their coronavirus symptoms: 'My eyeballs ached'
What does it feel like to have the coronavirus? Three Aurora city leaders who were diagnosed with the virus last month talked about their experiences Wednesday.
Man charged after firing shots in neighborhood, threatening customer with gun in Aurora
An 18-year-old man is facing multiple felonies after he was arrested for allegedly firing shots in a residential area and then threatening a convenience store customer with a gun in west suburban Aurora.
Aurora man faces domestic battery charges for choking, slapping victim: prosecutors
Jerome D. Newson was allegedly arguing with his partner on March 30 when he grabbed the person on the neck with both of his hands.
Aurora extends emergency declaration to May 15
The emergency declaration includes closures of City Hall and all other city properties, including parks, playgrounds, museums, the golf course and the zoo.
Woman charged with DUI, child endangerment after Aurora crash
Alexis Mata is charged with four felony counts of aggravated DUI as well as misdemeanor counts of child endangerment and driving with a suspended license, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Dog, cats die in Aurora apartment fire
Crews responded to a fire alarm about 9:30 a.m. at a three-story building in the 2100 block of Lilac Lane.
Felon charged with drug, gun possession in Aurora
Jesus Perez faces multiple felonies including armed violence, possession of a firearm without a FOID and possession of methamphetamine.
Aurora mayor, police chief test positive for COVID-19
Mayor Richard Irvin and Chief Kristen Ziman were tested March 21 after a police supervisor was diagnosed with the diseas.
Aurora sees its first COVID-19 death
The 90-year-old man died from complications of coronavirus two days after he was diagnosed, according to a statement from the city of Aurora.
Parolee charged with shooting at police in Aurora
Andres Ramirez, 46, faces multiple felony charges including armed violence, aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a firearm while on parole and criminal damage to property.
Man accused of shooting at police car in Aurora
A man was arrested after firing shots at police last week in west suburban Aurora.
Aurora Police Department employee has coronavirus
An Aurora Police Department employee has coronavirus.
Parks closed, liquor stores open in Aurora during statewide stay-at-home order
Like hundreds of other Illinois municipalities, parks and playgrounds will close Saturday in west suburban Aurora, where officials won’t issue parking tickets and restaurants will be able to sell packaged alcohol following Gov. J. B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
Aurora man charged in connection with vehicle theft
James Mitchell was charged with two felony counts of being in possession of a stolen vehicle.
Aurora suspends public visits to airport, museums
The city is also limiting council meetings to no more than 50 audience members, and postponing previously organized large gatherings for the next month, officials said.
Aurora to halt water disconnections for 30 days amid coronavirus crisis
The City of Aurora has also barred public events on city properties, among other measures meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Father, son charged with selling drugs out of Aurora-area home
A man and his son are facing charges after authorities allegedly found marijuana and cocaine in their home in an unincorporated area near Aurora.