Aurora Mayor John Laesch is under fire over a social media comment that critics say encourages residents to shoot off ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A social media post by Aurora's mayor is setting off a firestorm. Mayor John Laesch warned people that ...

Aurora city officials are using social media posts, yard signs and more to warn residents against using fireworks.

Aurora is considering making exceptions to a rule that requires leaders of city departments to live within city limits. While the current ordinance requires all department heads to live within the ...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin speaks with supporters after conceding to challenger John Laesch during a watch party at his election headquarters, April 1, 2025, in Aurora.

Richard Irvin is out as mayor of Aurora, losing his re-election bid Tuesday to at-large Ald. John Laesch in the western suburb’s runoff election. Irvin conceded late Tuesday, ending his run as ...

AURORA, IL — Mayoral incumbent Richard Irvin and current Alderman-at-Large John Laesch will go head-to-head in April's ...

Laesch had criticized $58 million in financial incentives to relocate Hollywood Casino from downtown Aurora to a site near the popular outlet mall, but Irvin had defended the moves.

We have an estimated 17,000 lead pipes in Aurora and I will continue to prioritize their replacement in conjunction with replacing old water mains and our combined sewer system. All three of these ...

Richard Irvin is out as mayor of Aurora, losing his re-election bid Tuesday to at-large Ald. John Laesch in the western suburb’s runoff election.