Judge OKs removal of sex offenders from halfway house in Aurora
A northern Illinois judge ruled Friday the city of Aurora can force the removal of registered sex offenders from a halfway house that is less than 500 feet from a park and playground.
A northern Illinois judge ruled Friday the city of Aurora can force the removal of registered sex offenders from a halfway house that is less than 500 feet from a park and playground.
Employee charged with choking special needs student at mental health care facility in Aurora
Jacquetta D. Hill, 35, is charged with three counts of felony aggravated battery and a misdemeanor count each of child endangerment and battery.
Jacquetta D. Hill, 35, is charged with three counts of felony aggravated battery and a misdemeanor count each of child endangerment and battery.
Aurora man charged in murder-for-hire plot
On. Jan. 22, Andy Lopez allegedly requested on social media for someone to be killed in exchange for $1,000, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office.
On. Jan. 22, Andy Lopez allegedly requested on social media for someone to be killed in exchange for $1,000, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office.
Police seek car in fatal Aurora hit-and-run
Brent Jean, 57, was fatally struck by the light-colored sedan Jan. 13.
Brent Jean, 57, was fatally struck by the light-colored sedan Jan. 13.
$500K bail for Aurora gang member facing multiple gun charges
An Aurora gang member faces multiple gun charges after he tried to flee a traffic stop and get rid of a handgun.
An Aurora gang member faces multiple gun charges after he tried to flee a traffic stop and get rid of a handgun.
Aurora man sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting child
In addition to his prison term, Enrique Arce, 36 of Aurora, must register for life as a sexual offender, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
In addition to his prison term, Enrique Arce, 36 of Aurora, must register for life as a sexual offender, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said.
US soldiers killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast from Virginia, Illinois
Both soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said.
Both soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said.
Friend of fallen Aurora soldier says he wanted to join the military since he was young
A friends of a fallen soldier from Aurora said that he wanted to join the military since he was young.
A friends of a fallen soldier from Aurora said that he wanted to join the military since he was young.
Soldier from Aurora killed in Afghanistan
A soldier from Aurora, Miguel Villalon, has been killed in Afghanistan.
A soldier from Aurora, Miguel Villalon, has been killed in Afghanistan.
Man charged with shooting at Aurora gathering: police
Daron Bovan was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a FOID card, Aurora police said.
Daron Bovan was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and possession of a firearm without a FOID card, Aurora police said.
Cop wounded in warehouse shooting that left 5 dead retires
One of five police officers wounded last year in a workplace shooting that left five dead has retired from the Aurora Police Department.
One of five police officers wounded last year in a workplace shooting that left five dead has retired from the Aurora Police Department.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Greg Zanis retiring from making crosses for victims of tragedy
Greg Zanis has memorialized Chicago shooting victims. He's also crisscrossed the country by pick-up delivering over 27,000 crosses to victims of mass shootings, tornadoes and wildfires.
Greg Zanis has memorialized Chicago shooting victims. He's also crisscrossed the country by pick-up delivering over 27,000 crosses to victims of mass shootings, tornadoes and wildfires.
1 dead, 4 others hurt in Aurora shooting
One person was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting Sunday in west suburban Aurora.
One person was killed and four others were wounded in a shooting Sunday in west suburban Aurora.
Police: Video shows school bus driver in Aurora drinking beer while picking up students
Police in Aurora have arrested and charged a school bus driver after video shows her purchasing beer and drinking it while picking up students during a morning bus route.
Police in Aurora have arrested and charged a school bus driver after video shows her purchasing beer and drinking it while picking up students during a morning bus route.
Suburban man accused of missing target, striking neighbor in the knee with arrow
Daniel Smorczewski, 25, was charged with one misdemeanor count of reckless conduct, according to Aurora police.
Daniel Smorczewski, 25, was charged with one misdemeanor count of reckless conduct, according to Aurora police.
Man charged with DUI in crash with Aurora police car
Julian Chavez, 23, is charged with driving under the influence and failure to yield while turning left, according to a statement from Aurora police.
Julian Chavez, 23, is charged with driving under the influence and failure to yield while turning left, according to a statement from Aurora police.
Aurora teacher sentenced to supervision for failure to report child abuse
A former Aurora elementary school teacher was sentenced to supervision and community service for failing to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
A former Aurora elementary school teacher was sentenced to supervision and community service for failing to report suspected child abuse to authorities.
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Aurora
A pedestrian was killed after he was hit by a vehicle Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
A pedestrian was killed after he was hit by a vehicle Thursday in west suburban Aurora.
2 officers wounded in Aurora mass shooting return to duty
Two Aurora police officers have returned to full duty nearly nine months after being wounded in a mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company.
Two Aurora police officers have returned to full duty nearly nine months after being wounded in a mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company.