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.

Black Aurora leaders call for board member?s resignation over alleged remarks
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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. 

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.

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.

Aurora prepares for Fiestas Patrias 2025 with music, food, and parade return
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The city is set to honor Mexican Independence this weekend with live bands, family fun, and the long-awaited comeback of the Fiestas Patrias parade.

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
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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.

Aurora shooting suspect turns himself in to police
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A suspect has turned himself in to police after two people were shot in west suburban Aurora early Sunday morning near the Fox Valley Mall.

Hops and Hot Sauce Festival coming to Aurora
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If you like things hot and cold, head out to the Hops and Hot Sauce Festival later this month in Aurora.

Suspected wanted in double shooting near Fox Valley Mall turns himself in

A suspect has turned himself in to police after two people were shot in west suburban Aurora early Sunday morning near the Fox Valley Mall.

Aurora building deemed safe after residents evacuated for partial collapse
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Residents and businesses were evacuated from a downtown Aurora building Saturday evening after part of it partially collapsed, according to the Aurora Police and Fire Departments.