Aurora building deemed safe after residents evacuated for partial collapse

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.

Freight train derailment impacts Metra BNSF trains

A freight train derailment halted service for several hours on the Metra BNSF line in Chicago's west suburbs.

Elevated lead levels detected in suburban homes' drinking water
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Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.

Woman, 39, dies in Aurora apartment fire, officials say

A 39-year-old woman was found dead in a fire at an apartment in west suburban Aurora on Monday afternoon.

Newly crowned Miss Puerto Rico of Aurora and Little Miss share their pageant dreams
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Dyani Torres and Amina Malone join Good Day Chicago after being crowned over the weekend, sharing what the titles mean to them and how they hope to inspire young girls in their community.

Juneteenth flag dispute in Aurora sparks backlash against new mayor

It's a day that's supposed to bring communities together, but what happened on Juneteenth in Aurora has the community divided. 

Aurora mayor faces backlash over Juneteenth flag flap
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Aurora?s Juneteenth flag was raised, then removed?sparking backlash and an apology from the city?s new mayor.

Aurora chiropractor facing 13 new sexual abuse charges after more victims come forward: prosecutors

A chiropractor from Aurora already facing charges of sexually abusing two boys is now accused of assaulting three additional victims, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.

High-speed chase from suburbs to Chicago ends in crash, arrest

Suburban police chased a speeding car into Chicago overnight. One man was arrested, and two passengers hospitalized.

Aurora Farmers Market returns for 114th season With new layout and more vendors
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Illinois' oldest farmers market is back on Saturday! This is the 114th season for the Aurora Farmers Market. There's a brand new layout this year?which means more vendors from across the entire state.

Northern Illinois Food Bank expands free meal sites for kids during summer

Summer’s here—and for some kids, that means no school meals. Northern Illinois Food Bank is stepping in with free meals at 145 sites.🍎🥪

Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking

U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.

Man fatally struck by van in Aurora Township

A man is dead after being fatally struck by a vehicle near an intersection in Aurora Township early Monday morning.