Aurora, Dick Irvin and John Laesch

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Richard Irvin concedes defeat to John Laesch in Aurora mayoral race
Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has admitted defeat to his challenger, Ald. John Laesch, in the Aurora mayoral election.
Aurora, Illinois Mayor Richard Irvin concedes election to challenger John Laesch
Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.
In the race for Aurora mayor, Ald. John Laesch defeats incumbent Richard Irvin
Irvin has been the western suburb's mayor since 2017. During the runoff campaign, Laesch received strong support from key Illinois Democrats, including former Gov. Pat Quinn.

Second detainee who escaped ICE facility in Aurora arrested

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Second man who escaped from Aurora ICE facility arrested in Denver
The second of two men who escaped from an immigration detention center in Aurora during a power outage was arrested in Denver on Tuesday, federal officials said.
Second fugitive captured in joint effort after escaping ICE facility in Colorado, feds say
A man who escaped the ICE detention facility in Aurora in March was recaptured Tuesday in Denver, federal law enforcement agencies reported.
2nd detainee who escaped ICE facility in Aurora arrested: US Marshals Service
Romero was arrested Tuesday on a bus at Colfax Avenue and Cherry Street in Denver, according to the U.S. Marshals Service in Denver.
Incumbents Kern and Stone and challenger Garcia appear to win seats on West Aurora school board
Two incumbents – board President Richard Kerns II and Julie Stone – as well as challenger Erika Garcia appear to have won ...
Aurora's new mayor-elect lays out his plans for the west suburb
Aurora mayor-elect John Laesch talks about his election night victory and what he hopes to accomplish for the city.
Police arrest “highly sophisticated crew” suspected of 21 Aurora home burglaries
The suspects targeted their victims by following and watching them, placing trackers on their vehicles and placing cameras ...
5 arrested in connection with 21 residential burglaries in Aurora
Aurora Police made arrested in a high-tech burglary operation and recovered gold and cash. Five suspects face charges.
Northern Lights Forecast Tonight: These 10 States May See Aurora Borealis As Geomagnetic Storm Nears
Some U.S. states along the Canadian border may have an opportunity to view the northern lights on Wednesday, though auroral ...
Livvy Dunne swoons over LSU gymnastics teammate Kaliya Lincoln's new Aurora Bliss leo
LSU gymnastics and social media star Livvy Dunne couldn't get enough of teammate Kaliya Lincoln showing off a new Aura Bliss ...
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2025 suburban Chicago elections: Dodge declares victory in Orland Park mayor; Laesch leads in Aurora
In west suburban Aurora, two-term Mayor Richard Irvin is facing challenger John Laesch, an Aurora alderman. Laesch was ahead ...
Police investigate vandalism at Aurora synagogue
The Aurora Police Department is investigating after a synagogue was vandalized Sunday night. The rabbi says the attack isn't ...