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1. Man Charged 16 Years After Death Of 11-Month-Old Baby: Aurora Police (patch.com) — Aurora police have charged a Burlington man with first-degree murder in the 2010 death of 11-month-old Michael Ortiz, following a renewed cold case investigation. Using reexamined evidence, expert medical analysis, and new interviews, detectives say they pinpointed when the child's fatal injuries occurred, leading to the grand jury indictment and renewed hope for justice for the Aurora family.
2. AR-15 Stolen From Kane County Deputy's Squad Car In Aurora: Sheriff (patch.com) — An AR-15 rifle owned by the Kane County Sheriff's Office was stolen from a deputy's squad car parked outside their Aurora home, prompting both a criminal investigation and an internal policy review. Deputies say they are actively pursuing leads in the Aurora-area theft and promise further updates while balancing transparency with protecting the investigation.
3. Aurora council approves townhouse project with sustainability features near Fox Valley Mall (dailyherald.com) — Aurora's City Council has approved a 185-unit townhouse project near Fox Valley Mall, including an extension of Commons Drive on the Far East Side. The deal caps permit fees to offset the developer's road and sustainability costs, sparking debate over lost city revenue but promising new energy-efficient housing and added tax base over the next several years.
4. Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora welcomes its first two wallabies (chicagotribune.com) — Aurora's Phillips Park Zoo just welcomed its first-ever wallabies, Wally and Bindi, who arrived earlier this month and will live there permanently. The Bennett's wallaby pair is settling into an exhibit between Tito the lynx and the barnyard, with the option to be on or off display as they adjust. You can visit them Thursdays through Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Ray Moses Drive.
5. How One Teacher Ran The Entire Mississippi River (q985online.com) — An Aurora teacher and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy educator just ran the entire 2,139-mile length of the Mississippi River, averaging about 41 miles a day. He used the feat to raise more than $12,000 for childhood cancer research benefiting St. Jude, inspired in part by his niece's cancer diagnosis and his own childhood health challenges.
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