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.

Police seek suspects in Naperville jogger attack

Naperville police are looking for two women wanted for attacking a jogger last week in the west suburb.

Local company transforms factory to make emergency beds
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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.

Employee of Elmhurst Police Department tests positive for COVID-19

A civilian employee of the Elmhurst Police Department has tested positive for the coronavirus, the City of Elmhurst announced Monday.

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.

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.