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More than half of the businesses checked failed to card undercover, underage cadets, police said.
The display on Aurora's Far East Side will be lit up nightly into the new year.
The overnight warming center will open for locals in need of warmth or shelter this weekend, when "bitterly cold conditions" are expected.
The donation from an Aurora-based packaging company will "help shield residents ... from the spread of disease this winter," officials said.
Although crews brought the fire under control within 30 minutes, the house on West Downer Place was deemed uninhabitable, officials said.
Phillip Van Lear has worked as a professional actor and director for more than 45 years, amassing about 65 acting and directing credits.
More than three years after the killing, the man, 23, pleaded guilty in exchange for nearly four decades in prison, officials said.
A gas line became exposed near Metea Valley High School, police said.
An Aurora resident who attends Oswego East High School clinched the Athletes with Disabilities 100-Yard Breaststroke State Championship.
Two cars crashed near the intersection of Eola Road and Liberty Street in Aurora.
Recruitment challenges in Aurora mirror a statewide crisis. Lawmakers can help protect public safety.
The sixth and final Aurora Public Art exhibit of 2025 features art made by K-12 students in Aurora.
Snoopy and his crew are joining Santa Claus at Macy's Court within Fox Valley Mall this holiday season.
The man was shot multiple times in the upper body, Aurora police said.
A house was destroyed after a fully involved fire broke out at the rear of the house, officials said.
The study compared 343 cities in the country, ranking two cities in Illinois among the top 20 most burdensome for property taxes.
Chief Dave McCabe joined the Aurora Fire Department in 1997, rising through the ranks until he was appointed chief in 2022.
Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the chill in Aurora.
Marlene Kourlesis Evans was born in 1946 in Aurora. She died at age 79.
A "blast of arctic air" is expected to hit the Chicago area Wednesday and Thursday in Chicago, the National Weather Service said.
Before the woman crashed into the fast-food restaurant, she collided with another vehicle nearby, Aurora police discovered.
The Schingoethe Center is showcasing "Eye to Eye," an interdisciplinary exhibition featuring works from artists around the world.
A 911 caller reported that a man was following him in his car, making statements pretending to be a law enforcement officer, officials said.
Passersby should avoid the area while Aurora police conduct an investigation, officials said.
Aurora firefighters responded to two separate fires, one on Thanksgiving Day and another the following evening.
Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry needs are being supported by community and volunteers
Dozens of Aurora businesses are participating in Small Business Saturday, sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
The temporary warming center will be open for four nights in Aurora, city officials announced.
The 32-year-old Aurora man pleaded guilty to six counts of involuntary servitude — one for each victim.
Aurora police began investigating the man after the mother of the victim, 15, found Facebook messages between the two, officials said.
Police say the 43-year-old shooter had been in a dating relationship with the 24-year-old victim and targeted her and a 33-year-old man.
The man suffered "significant head injuries" and was transported to a Level 1 trauma center, Aurora police said.
Police said a gunman opened fire in a domestic violence-related incident during an event at the brew pub.
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The electric buses now make up one-third of District 129's fleet, according to a report.
Fewer than 100 students nationwide were chosen for the highly selective pre-college Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Program.
The beloved German-style holiday market is opening in Aurora just in time for Thanksgiving.
Aurora Firefighters Local 99 called statements made by the mayor and fire chief about budget cuts "misleading and factually inaccurate."
Aurora police conducted K-9 training in the same area two days ago.
For 11 days around Thanksgiving, deputies will be on the lookout for seat belt violations, speeding, and distracted and impaired driving.