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Five arrested after armed robbery pursuit ends in crash in Aurora, police say
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (369+ words) Five teenagers were arrested Thursday following an armed robbery pursuit that ended in a crash on Aurora's East Side, the Aurora Police Department said on Friday. On Thursday at around 3:25 p.m., Aurora police officers responded to the area of Howell Place…...
City of Aurora taking early steps to demolish Central Garage
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (360+ words) The city of Aurora is taking early steps to tear down its Central Garage now that operations previously housed there have been moved to the new Public Works facility. "Nothing unexpected, but it definitely indicated that there was this additional…...
Illinois Rewilding Law, first in US, a step toward state wetland protection
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (19+ words) Officials and environmentalists, pushing for state regulation of wetlands, say law will help close federal gaps after Trump rollbacks....
After moving back from Arizona, Jamir Malone provides spark for new-look East Aurora. ‘Definitely surprised.’
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (674+ words) Could East Aurora's Jamir Malone be back where he belongs? A 6-foot sophomore guard, Malone returned to the city for this school year with his family's move back to Illinois from Arizona. They had gone west when Jamir was in…...
Column: New book about iconic founder of Aurora Sundowners track club soon to be released
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (991+ words) After retiring from a long and successful career as a Fox Valley psychotherapist, Maureen McKane was looking for that next chapter in her life when she met Wilbert Walters. The event was a 2021 gathering at the Aurora Public Library of…...
Three-point ace Joe DeCort delivers season high in scoring for illness-stymied Aurora Christian. ‘Next man up.’
1+ week, 3+ day ago (674+ words) Junior forward Joe DeCort knew it was going to be one of those nights for Aurora Christian. The Eagles were definitely shorthanded Tuesday night, with junior guard Preston Morel sidelined by strep throat and senior guard Jacob Baumann being likely…...
Indian Prairie school board OKs $1.55 million purchase of property next to administrative center in Aurora
1+ week, 3+ day ago (252+ words) Indian Prairie School District 204 is expanding its footprint, after the district's school board on Monday gave the district the green light to purchase a facility adjacent to its administrative center in Aurora to be used for administrative offices, storage and…...
Frigid weather doesn’t stop Aurora event marking anniversary of Women’s March
2+ week, 26+ min ago (484+ words) Aurora resident Marielena Arroyo-Jurado believes in standing up for what you believe in, no matter how cold it is outside. "In terms of being here and volunteering, it's important to continue to stand tall for your rights and for what…...
Aurora to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during Monday event
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (193+ words) The city of Aurora will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during an event on Monday at East Aurora High School. Doors will open at 5 p.m., officials said. The city news release said that Davis…...
Aurora man sentenced to six years in prison in case involving drugs, guns
3+ week, 3+ day ago (286+ words) An Aurora man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony narcotics offense and a felony weapons offense, the Aurora Police Department said on Monday. Early last year, Aurora police investigators developed information that…...