Trump Attacking Democracy By Undercutting USPS: Illinois Reps

Three U.S. Congress members voiced their support Tuesday in Aurora for a $25 billion emergency funding package for the U.S. Postal Service.

Kane Co. Added To Watch List For New Coronavirus Restrictions

Kane County has reached the “warning level” for two of six countywide coronavirus metrics state officials are evaluating.

Aurora Tenants Can Apply For $5K Grant To Pay Rent Amid Pandemic

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications for its emergency rental assistance program through Aug. 28.

Kane, DuPage Officials Warn Rising Cases Could Force Restrictions

The two counties are working together to reduce coronavirus cases in the West Suburban region before the state imposes new restrictions.

Lawsuit Dropped After Sex Offenders Move Away From Aurora Park

Police warned more than a dozen men last year that they faced felony charges if they did not relocate farther from Aurora’s McCarty Park.

Aurora Police Department Launches Officer-Complaint Portal

The portal is one of several initiatives being implemented by Aurora officials in response to sustained calls for police reform.

City Council OKs Purchase To Replace APD Car Destroyed In Protest

Two police vehicles were lit on fire during a protest May 31 in downtown Aurora after George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.

SIGN UP NOW for Blood Drive July 21 in Elburn

Sen. Oberweis and Rep. Wheeler to host “Together We Can Save Lives” Blood Drive at the American Legion Post 630, 112 N. Main St. in Elburn.

‘Census Caravan’ To Parade Through Aurora Wednesday

The parade is meant to encourage residents to complete the 2020 Census online. The deadline was extended until Oct. 31 due to the pandemic.

One Month Later, Aurora Police-Complaint Portal Remains Offline

Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman said June 11 that the department would launch an online officer-complaint portal within two weeks.

Kane County Weighs $12M Plan To Boost Coronavirus Contact Tracing

Kane County Health Department officials have said contact tracing is "imperative" in the fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

48 Aurora Businesses Secure Million-Dollar Coronavirus Loans

Coronavirus-relief loans were given to more than 1,800 Aurora businesses, which employ at least 25,000 people, according to federal data.

Oberweis Dairy Lands $5.6M Federal Coronavirus Loan

The company is chaired by millionaire state senator and U.S. House candidate Jim Oberweis.

Task Force Recommends $7.2M In Coronavirus Relief For Aurora

A proposal from the Kane County Coronavirus Relief Task Force calls for communities to split $41.8 million based on population.

Stop The Fireworks: Mayor Issues Plea After Spike In 911 Calls

Aurora has seen a 170 percent surge in fireworks calls in the past month, Mayor Richard Irvin said, slamming those who are setting them off.

Sen. Oberweis, Rep. Wheeler to host Blood Drive July 21 in Elburn

Donate blood at a free “Together We Can Save Lives” Blood Drive July 21 in Elburn.

Aurora Committee Eyes Purchase To Replace Burned Police Car

Aurora officials said they will try to make anyone convicted of destroying the police vehicle pay for its replacement.

Police Reform: Aurora Residents Invited To Policy Review Sessions

Officials opened registration on Thursday for 10 sessions in July to review Aurora Police Department policies and recommend reforms.

Aurora Seeks Residents’ Input To Craft Police Policy Reforms

City officials announced they will open up registration on Tuesday for 10 sessions to discuss police use-of-force and training policies.

Aurora Mayor To Release Next Steps For Police Reform Friday

Mayor Richard Irvin is set to provide details about Aurora’s police reform initiative Friday during a speech to commemorate Juneteenth.

Aurora Police Department Outlines Policies Amid Calls For Reform

The department released a summary of its training and use-of-force policies in response to weeks of protests and demands for police reform.

North Aurora Officials Eyeing Dam Removal Once Again

Officials are looking to restart the project more than five years after it was first approved, according to a report.

Aurora Officials Join Calls For Police Reform, Racial Justice

"We must come together in unity to dismantle racism in all forms," State Rep. Barbara Hernandez said Sunday at a "unity press conference."

Teens Organize Protest To Support Black Lives Matter Movement

The friends are considering a weekly protest “to make sure that this does not go away, because police brutality needs to end."

Volunteers Clean Up $3M In Damage After Aurora Protests

Photos and videos shared widely Monday on social media show people sweeping up broken glass at numerous downtown businesses.

‘No Defense’ For Cop Who Killed George Floyd: Aurora Police Chief

“Resisting suffocation is not resisting arrest,” Police Chief Kristen Ziman wrote Friday on Facebook.

Oberweis calls for lawmaker input into Governor's re-opening plan

The Governor’s plan to re-open Illinois needs the input of all of the state’s diverse regions, says Senator Oberweis.

Aurora Facing $35 Million Budget Shortfall Due To Coronavirus

The coronavirus could punch a huge hole in Aurora's operating budget, with uncertainty over tax collections later this year.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Coronavirus: $1.4 Million In Small Business Loans Up For Grabs

The Aurora City Council approved a resolution Tuesday to utilize some of the city's federal funding to support small businesses.

Deputy Police Chief Retires After Quarter-Century Of Service

At the end of his shift on a day named in his honor, Deputy Police Chief Keefe Jackson retired from the Aurora Police Department.

Aurora Municipal Airport Lands $157K Coronavirus Stimulus Grant

Interim airport manager Steve Andras said the federal stimulus money will likely be used to support operations and maintenance.

Aurora Residents Face Fines For Gathering In Public

Aurora residents who flout Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order could face a fine between $50 and $500 for disorderly conduct.

Aurora’s Hesed House Relocates to Local Hotel

Illinois officials leased a hotel for Aurora’s Hesed House after several people at the shelter tested positive for the coronavirus.

Aurora Chief, Mayor Talk Coronavirus Battle: 'This Is For Real'

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, Police Chief Kristen Ziman and Commander Keith Cross shared their personal stories with coronavirus.

Latest Aurora Coronavirus Update: 67 Cases, 3 Deaths

Here are the latest updates on coronavirus cases in Aurora.

Aurora Mayor Describes Coronavirus Symptoms: 'I Will Beat This'

Mayor Richard Irvin shared a video describing his battle with coronavirus.

Kane County Collects Protective Gear For Coronavirus Response

As the U.S. faces a shortage of personal protective equipment, Kane County is collecting new supplies for local frontline workers.

Coronavirus In Aurora: Mayor, Police Chief Test Positive

Mayor Richard Irvin and Chief Kristen Ziman were tested after a police supervisor tested positive.

Aurora Gives Notice To Non-Essential Businesses To Close

"We have received complaints from employees who are justifiably concerned about working conditions amid the COVID-19 crisis,” Irvin said.