Lifestyle
Pacski Lovers Flock to Harner's Bakery for Fat Tuesday Tradition
North Aurora bakery sees massive crowds for annual Paczki rush, selling over 25,000 pastries in a single day.
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.
Crime
Two Shootings Reported in Aurora Within Hours
Police say the incidents are not believed to be related and do not pose an ongoing threat to the community.
Two Separate Shootings Investigated in Aurora
One incident left two juveniles injured, while the other involved an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles
Aurora Marks 7th Anniversary of Henry Pratt Tragedy
Memorial ceremony held at Aurora City Hall to honor victims
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.
Politics
Congressman Calls for DHS Reforms After Shutdown
Foster demands accountability and oversight for agency's 'aggressive operations'
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.
Sports
Rick Armstrong's high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area
Geneva and Burlington make biggest moves up rankings still topped by unbeaten Kaneland
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.
