Crime
Aurora to Hold Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Henry Pratt Shooting Victims
The ceremony will mark the 7th anniversary of the mass shooting that killed 5 employees.
2 Stabbings Reported Over The Weekend In Aurora: Police
Two people were taken into custody for the separate incidents, with one man charged with attempted first-degree murder.
3 Students Arrested During 1,500-Person Walkout In Aurora
Police say one student punched an officer during the protest against ICE activity
Politics
Aurora Student Protest Against ICE Turns Violent
Walkout over federal immigration enforcement leads to injuries, police response
Aurora Police Issue Safety Alert for Planned Protest at Simmons Park
Authorities urge non-participants to avoid the area to reduce congestion and maintain public safety.
Three Aurora students charged after protest walkout
Police say students blocked traffic, fought with officers during demonstration
Lifestyle
10 Students Top D131 Great Reading Tournament
Over 7,000 students from 14 schools participated in the fall edition of the reading competition.
First Fridays Event Returns to Downtown Aurora Under New Management
The monthly community event featuring local businesses, art, and entertainment is back after a change in organizing groups.
Kane County Board Member Honored for Environmental Advocacy
Mavis Bates receives Thomas Weisner Memorial Award from Conservation Foundation
Business
Aurora Hosts Open House on Data Centers Amid Moratorium
City seeks resident feedback as temporary ban on new data centers nears end.
Batavia Building to Get $12M Renovation for New Aurora Software Company HQ
QT9 Software plans to move into the downtown Batavia building, with the city providing $1.9M in TIF funds for the project.
Aurora Approves Leases for New Green Jobs Training Hub
The city's CEJA Workforce Development Hub will offer programs in clean energy and construction from the College of DuPage and 548 Foundation.
Sports
St. Norbert men, women sweep Lakeland
Green Knights set up key first-place battle against Aurora University
Purdue Commit Zach Stewart Leads Marmion to Dual Team Sectional Win
Stewart moves up two weight classes to 150 pounds and earns a 12-4 major decision as Marmion defeats Mount Carmel 46-23.
Illinois Attack Opens Enrollment for February Basketball Training
Youth athletes can sharpen core skills through structured sessions focused on ball handling and shooting
