Aurora Extends Curfew Through Weekend; Starts At 10 PM

AURORA, IL — Officials have extended Aurora’s curfew for three more nights following protests in the city and region against the killing of black people by police. Mayor Richard Irvin announced Thursday that the curfew will run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night until Sunday.

The mayor first enacted a curfew Sunday night after peaceful protests downtown gave way to looting and clashes between police and protesters. Curfews started at 8:30 p.m. for the first four days, under the mayor’s orders.

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After closing down Interstate 88 exits to Aurora for the past four nights, the ramps will remain open during the adjusted curfew, according to the mayor's office. People must verify they live or work in downtown Aurora to be allowed into the area, and strict travel restrictions are still being enforced in the area of Fox Valley Mall, according to the mayor's office.

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