Aurora Police Warn Of Scam Impersonating Officers To Steal Money

Aurora police said they've received multiple complaints about callers impersonating department leadership and officers.

Police Presence Heightened For Training At Forest Preserves, Parks

Multiple law enforcement agencies are conducting training Wednesday in Aurora.

Passenger Sustained 'Serious' Injuries In Rollover Crash: Aurora PD

The crash happened Monday night near Lake Street and Plum Street in Aurora.

Driver Killed After Losing Control Of Car, Striking Light Pole: APD

The impact ejected the driver, 32, from the car. He sustained life-threatening injuries and died shortly after, Aurora police said.

Homicide Suspect Remains At Large, Police Seek Public's Help: APD

The gunman fired multiple rounds into a house on Jan. 1, striking an 82-year-old man several times. The suspect fled on foot, police said.

Girl, 15, Reported Missing Monday: Aurora Police

The teenager was last seen Monday morning in the 400 block of West New York Street, according to police.

Teen Reported Missing Found Safe: Aurora Police

Police said the 17-year-old girl voluntarily left home on Jan. 20 and has not been in contact with her family since.

Phone Showed Missing Mom In Aurora Amid Search For Baby: Sheriff

A phone location search showed the woman to be in Aurora, but relatives refused to cooperate when police inquired, officials said.

Property Damage Crash Leads To Ohio Street Closure: Aurora PD

The street closure is required Thursday afternoon while emergency responders work to clear the cars and debris.

NYE DUI Initiative Nets 6 Arrests: Kane County State's Attorney

Six drivers, including one from Aurora and one from St. Charles, were charged with driving under the influence on New Year's Eve.

Aurora Man Faces 81-Year Term For Sexually Abusing, Recording Teen: SA

The victim, who was 13 at the time, "testified ... with remarkable courage" while facing the person "who stole their innocence."

Child Abduction Report 'Does Not Appear To Be Credible': Aurora Police

Aurora police are still in the early stages of investigating the report of the attempted child abduction on Wednesday.

Ranch On Howard Avenue Uninhabitable After Blaze: AFD

The fire was extinguished within 32 minutes of the initial 911 call, Aurora fire officials said.

Pedestrian Struck By Car At New York Street, North Broadway: Aurora PD

A driver was cited for disobeying a traffic control device and failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, police said.

Aurora Man Sentenced For Sexual Assaulting Victim On Cocaine: Mosser

The sentencing comes two and a half years after the man, 42, assaulted the victim when she wasn't able to consent, officials said.

2 Pets Killed, Family Displaced In Superior Street Fire: Aurora FD

A single-family house with a walk-up attic caught fire on Dec. 28, displacing one man and four children, fire officials said.

'World Is A Safer Place': North Aurora Man Pled Guilty To Sex Offenses

He was "the trusted uncle and occasional babysitter for the four victims," whose abuse started when they were 5-7 years old, officials said.

'The Grinch' Arrested In Downtown Aurora: Police

A body camera video shared by police captures an officer chasing “The Grinch” through Aurora. “Oh man, he’s at it again,” the officer said.

Missing Boy, 14, Last Seen A Week Ago In Downtown Area: Aurora PD

The 14-year-old boy was reported missing after he was last seen on Dec. 15, Aurora police said Tuesday.

Dog Rescued, Family Displaced In Second Avenue Fire: Aurora FD

A total of 18 Aurora Fire Department personnel responded to the house to find heavy fire on the roof and rear of the house, officials said.

Disability Parking Enforcement Led To 15 Tickets, 9 Confiscations: APD

More than 100 cars were checked for proper disability parking placard use during Aurora police and the Secretary of State's citywide detail.

Aurora Man In Santa Hat Gets 5 Years For Aggravated Robbery

The man was identified as the culprit in the 2022 Montgomery incident by DNA on a Santa hat he wore and then discarded after the robbery.

State's Attorney's Office, Police Team Up For New Year's DUI Operation

Assistant state's attorneys will help police obtain search warrants on New Year's Eve for suspect DUI drivers refusing to submit to testing.

Aurora Man Sentenced For Drug-Induced Homicide Of Boulder Hill Woman

Evidence included the man's admissions to provide the woman with illegal narcotics, which contained fentanyl, officials said.

Aurora Man Trafficked Teen For Prostitution: Authorities

“The alleged exploitation of this young woman ... should send a chill down the spine of each and every one of us."

4 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested On 'Blackout Wednesday': Kane Sheriff

Four drivers, one in St. Charles, three in Aurora, were arrested and charged during a pre-Thanksgiving anti-DUI enforcement in Kane County.

Aurora Girl, 14, Last Seen On Thanksgiving Is Still Missing: Police

It's been two weeks since the teen was seen in the downtown area on Thanksgiving Day, and police said her guardians are "deeply concerned."

Staffer Hospitalized After Opening Mail At State Rep's Office: Police

Police were called to Rep. Barbara Hernandez's office after an employee reported feeling ill shortly after opening mail, officials said.

Man, 35, Found Dead Floating In Fox River: Kane County Coroner

Aurora police and firefighters responded to the area Tuesday afternoon after receiving a call about a deceased person in the Fox River.

Woman Charged With Reckless Homicide, Street Racing In Fatal Crash

An Aurora woman, 20, is facing reckless homicide and aggravated street racing charges relating to a fatal multi-car crash in July.

2 Businesses Caught Selling Tobacco To Underage Customers: Aurora PD

Eight of the 10 businesses tested during Aurora Police Department's latest undercover detail were found in compliance, officials said.

Townhouse Fire On Watercress Drive Contained To End Unit: Aurora FD

No one was home when the fire started, and no injuries resulted, Aurora Fire Department officials said.

Aurora Boy, Reported Missing, Reunited With Family: Police

The teen was located after he was reported missing, having not been seen since Monday night, Aurora police said.

'Item' Found At Aurora Christian School Is Non-Hazardous, Police Say

An "item" found in the parking lot at Aurora Christian School Monday morning was determined to be non-hazardous, police said.

Aurora Man Gave Cocaine To Woman, Then Sexually Assaulted Her: Mosser

A Kane County jury found a 42-year-old man guilty of criminal sexual assault in a case dating back to July 2022.

Woman, 42, Killed In 4-Car Crash On Ogden Avenue: Aurora Police

The crash caused a car to roll over, partially ejecting the woman through a side window and pinning her to the road, police said.

Electrical Utility Pole Catches Fire: Aurora Police

The fire prompted a road closure that is expected to last until crews replace the utility pole, police said.

2 North Aurora Men Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography

State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Sheriff Ron Hain said the men had multiple child porn videos with "full knowledge of their content."

Woman Suffers Minor Smoke Inhalation After Aurora House Fire: FD

An alarm brought a total of 26 personnel to the single-family house showing heavy fire from the two-story house’s rear exterior.

Family Displaced After Aurora Residence Catches Fire: AFD

The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at a single-family house on Aurora's East Side.