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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mayor Richard Irvin and Chief Kristen Ziman were tested March 21 after a police supervisor was diagnosed with the diseas.
Local company transforms factory to make emergency beds
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in Illinois, one Aurora company is shifting gears to aid health care facilities during the pandemic.
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to increase in Illinois, one Aurora company is shifting gears to aid health care facilities during the pandemic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A man and his son are facing charges after authorities allegedly found marijuana and cocaine in their home in an unincorporated area near Aurora.
2 charged in Aurora shooting that led to chase
Two 18-year-old men are facing charges in connection with a shooting that wounded a teen boy and led to a brief police chase Tuesday in west suburban Aurora.
Two 18-year-old men are facing charges in connection with a shooting that wounded a teen boy and led to a brief police chase Tuesday in west suburban Aurora.
Man charged, driver dead after shooting sparks police chase and crash in Aurora
Erik Esparza, 24, who authorities believe was driving the car officers were trying to pull over, died of injuries sustained in the crash.
Erik Esparza, 24, who authorities believe was driving the car officers were trying to pull over, died of injuries sustained in the crash.
4 injured in crash after shooting sparks chase in Aurora
Four people were injured in a crash after a shooting led to a chase Wednesday in west suburban Aurora.
Four people were injured in a crash after a shooting led to a chase Wednesday in west suburban Aurora.
Teen wounded in Aurora shooting; 'multiple people' in custody: police
Officers were called just after 4:15 p.m. to the 600 block of Second Avenue where they found the teen with gunshot wounds, Aurora police said.
Officers were called just after 4:15 p.m. to the 600 block of Second Avenue where they found the teen with gunshot wounds, Aurora police said.



















