Aurora City Council considers doubling hotel tax
The Aurora City Council will consider doubling the hotel occupancy tax at their meeting Tuesday.
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The Aurora City Council will consider doubling the hotel occupancy tax at their meeting Tuesday.
The city of Aurora, Illinois has issued an alert for residents about elevated levels of lead found in the drinking water of some homes.
The city of Aurora, Illinois has issued an alert for residents about elevated levels of lead found in the drinking water of some homes.
The American Cancer Society estimates by the end of 2025, there will be around 150,000 cases of colon cancer in the U.S., and 10% of those will be found in adults younger than 50. That number is rising each year. Troy Douglas is living through it and wants to share his story to help others
Good Samaritans helped save a family from a house fire early Saturday in Aurora, Illinois.
Officer Gerardo Chaidez was recognized Tuesday evening by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police at an Aurora City Council meeting.
Officer Gerardo Chaidez was recognized Tuesday evening by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police at an Aurora City Council meeting.
Officer Gerardo Chaidez was set to be recognized Tuesday evening by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police at an Aurora City Council meeting.
According to an alert from the Aurora Police Department, officers responded to the 100 block of South Lincoln Avenue for a report of a shooting. Video from the scene shows police inside and around a home.
The new charges against Murtaza Hameed involved three more alleged victims, bringing the total to five.
At his court appearance Tuesday, Judge Brian Telander granted Hameed pretrial release over prosecutors' objection, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's office.
A man is charged after a police chase that started with a tip in Batavia, Illinois, ended in a crash in Chicago overnight Monday.
An expert said these kinds of police chases are becoming less common as departments rewrite their policies to minimize risks. Sara Machi reports.
Ellis Pryor, 20, Demeir Miller, 23, and Francis Whitaker, 21, all from Aurora, are facing multiple charges, including armed robbery, aggravated battery, and mob action violence.
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month's election with 53% of the vote.
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month's election with 53% of the vote.
Murtaza Hameed, 46, of Naperville, was ordered held until trial.
Murtaza Hameed, 46, of Naperville, appeared in court over the weekend.
The growth and evolution of downtown Aurora is in large part anchored by performing arts entertainment venues, the City of Aurora noted.
The lawsuit claims James Moriarty already had been subdued by a police dog before officers shot and killed him.
Authorities said Nicholas Novak fired a shotgun at police at the end of a chase from Plano to Aurora, after already having shot and killed his father.
Oswego police said a body found in the Fox River Monday evening has been identified as a 35-year-old man missing from Aurora, Illinois.
Local Body found in Fox River in Oswego is missing Aurora, Illinois man Lorenzo Morales chicago By Sara Tenenbaum April 22, 2025 / 2:26 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Oswego police said a body found in the Fox River Monday evening is a 35-year-old man missing from Aurora, Illinois.
The FBI is looking for a man wanted for robbing a bank in west suburban Aurora Monday afternoon.
Do you recognize this man? The FBI is seeking the public's help in locating a man wanted in a bank robbery in Aurora on Monday afternoon.
The Wicker Park Lutheran Church was Built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Patricia Nelson, who is spending her final days in hospice after she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension this year, said the attack on her home added more to her plate.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
Chicago police said Shannon Stephens, 23, and Jamarion Gray, 21, robbed the passenger while on a Red Line train early Friday morning.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
Aaron Jaffe — a renowned former Illinois state lawmaker, judge and chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board — passed away last week.
The ICE agent who was injured in Franklin Park, Illinois, after being dragged by a car has been released from the hospital, Homeland Security officials said.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Osher Center executive director Dr. Melinda Ring said there are many ways that food impacts all of our lives and health. She explained what using food as medicine looks like.
When it comes to speaking to kids about current events such as immigration enforcement, and concerns they may have about friends of themselves, what do you say?
The Chicago Department of Public Health said that life expectancy has grown in Chicago for the third consecutive year — reaching 78.7 years in 2023.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
The Chicago Breast Cancer Research Consortium is a first-of-its-kind collaboration, uniting all three nationally recognized hospitals to work on research together.
Chicago-based sandwich maker Potbelly is being acquired by the gas station and convenience store chain RaceTrac for $566 million.
The other two American Science & Surplus stores, in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva and in Milwaukee, may stay open as employee-owned and operated businesses.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
Don't miss a moment of the 2025 Emmys. Here's how to watch the action live, from the red carpet to the awards show.
At the first showing of "Ashland Avenue," every audience member got a commemorative gift — and one person got a "Golden Ticket," or two free season passes.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
Want to watch the 2025 VMAs live tonight? Here's how to catch the red carpet interviews and star-studded performances.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The 54th annual parade kicked off with the sounds and traditions of years past. However, this year, at least some people were taking note of how many didn't come.
Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and former Gov. Pat Quinn are among those who expressed their condolences following the passing of two-term Gov. Jim Edgar.
There were lots of songs, prayers, smiles, and even a special balloon release.
The church raised $1.4 million for the project.
City officials said the election of Pope Leo touched off a pilgrimage here by Catholics from all over the world, and that is a blessing for the economy. Tourism could give the city a $40 million boost.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois in the more than 25 years since he left public office.
The undocumented father shot and killed by an ICE agent in Franklin Park, Illinois, only had a history of minor traffic violations, not a criminal record, according to his attorney.
Patricia Nelson, who is spending her final days in hospice after she was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension this year, said the attack on her home added more to her plate.
Organizers of the parade said keeping it going shows the community's commitment to heritage and cultural resilience.
The Wicker Park Lutheran Church was Built in 1906 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
What do barbecued monkey, ostrich eggs, and whale meat sausage have in common? They've all recently been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection specialists at O'Hare Airport.
West Garfield Park residents are excited to learn that a new EV charging station is coming to their area at the end of the month.
Fear has been spreading fast in Chicago's immigrant community since the Trump administration officially launched its deportation effort, dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced plans for ramped-up immigration enforcement in Chicago this week, in an effort dubbed Operation Midway Blitz.
To combat crime in the South Loop, the Cook County Sheriff's Office opened up a substation at Roosevelt and State. However, many were unsure if it had actually opened.
Miguel Vargas had two hits, including an RBI double in the fourth inning.
Ian Happ homered and Michael Busch doubled for the Cubs, who have won four of five and lead for the top NL wild card.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Ben Meek and assistant Coach Joe Pardun both have types of a rare disorder called neurofibromatosis. The walk helps raise money and awareness about the disorder.
Shannon Stephens, 23, of Chicago's North Austin neighborhood, and Jamarion Gray, 21, of Hazel Crest, were arrested a block apart shortly after 2 a.m. Friday.
Chicago police said two men were outside near 85th and Sangamon streets when a black sport-utility vehicle pulled up. The men inside started quarreling with the victims and then shot them.
Thabo Bester gained global notoriety in 2023 after his arrest in Tanzania, a year after the dramatic escape from a private prison.
During the traffic stop, investigators found a loaded drum-style ammunition magazine lying out in the open on the center console of a pickup truck, police said. More weapons were later discovered.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
