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Woman, 74, Fatally Hit By Car While Crossing Farnsworth Avenue: Aurora Police

Wednesday, November 4

NBC 5 ChicagoNov 4

Aurora mayoral recall referendum passes, Joliet data center question fails

PatchNov 4

Aurora Voters Approve Mayoral Recall Referendum: Unofficial Election Results

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AudacyNov 4

Aurora voters approve recall referendum

Illinois Policy InstituteNov 4

Update: Aurora voters give themselves ability to recall mayor

Chicago TribuneNov 4

Aurora voters appear to approve mayoral recall referendum question

Tuesday, November 3

PatchNov 3

Johnson Leads Russell In Kane County Sheriff Election: Unofficial Results

PatchNov 3

Haider Projected Winner In IL 84th District Race: AP

PatchNov 3

Villagrana Projected Winner In Race For Kendall County Sheriff: Unofficial Election Results

WROK 1440 AM / 96.1 FMNov 3

Aurora Ranks 24th Safest City In America, Only Illinois Entry In Top 25

CBS NewsNov 3

You can still register to vote on Election Day 2026 in Illinois. Here's how.

NFHS NetworkNov 3

East Aurora High School vs. O'Fallon High School

Monday, November 2

ABC7 ChicagoNov 2

Montgomery man Reng Deng killed in I-88 crash near Lincolnway Street/Route 31 in North Aurora: Kane County coroner

Chicago TribuneNov 2

Montgomery man dies following crash on Interstate 88 in North Aurora

PatchNov 2

Montgomery Man, 26, Fatally Hit While Standing Outside Car On I-88: ISP

PatchNov 2

Undersheriff Amy Johnson, Former Coroner Rob Russell Vie For Kane County Sheriff

PatchNov 2

Aurora General Election: What You Need To Know

Chicago TribuneNov 2

West Aurora D129 sees lower chronic absenteeism rates, improvement in proficiency on 2026 Illinois Report Card

WTTW NewsNov 2

Former Aurora School Board President Charged With Fraud in $1.3M Kickback Scheme

Sunday, November 1

CBS NewsNov 1

1 dead, 1 seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-88

MaxPrepsNov 1

Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, IL) Girls Basketball

ABC7 ChicagoNov 1

Chicago area traffic, today: Deadly crash shuts down I-88 in North Aurora near Lincolnway Street, Illinois State Police say

Friday, October 30

Realtor.comOct 30

422 North Ave, Aurora, IL 60505 [Updated 10/30]

Wednesday, October 28

MaxPrepsOct 28

Rosary High School (Aurora, IL) Softball

MaxPrepsOct 28

Aurora Central Catholic High School (IL) Softball

Belleville News-DemocratOct 28

This IL city is one of nation’s safest, report says. How safe is the metro-east?

Tuesday, October 27

MaxPrepsOct 27

Schedule - Aurora East Tomcats (Aurora, IL) Basketball 26-27

Monday, October 26

Asian Law CaucusOct 26

Asian Law Caucus Statement: Joining in Solidarity with the Aurora, IL Hindu Community

Thursday, October 22

Legacy | ObituaryOct 22

Robert Holverson Obituary (1926 - 2026) - Aurora, IL - My Web Times

PatchOct 22

Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Planned In Downtown Aurora

Wednesday, October 21

The ConversationOct 21

What the failed attack on an Illinois temple reveals about anti-Hindu hate in the United States

Tuesday, October 20

CBS NewsOct 20

Man charged after reported burglary leads to illegal drug bust in Aurora, Illinois

MaxPrepsOct 20

Schedule - West Aurora Blackhawks (Aurora, IL) Basketball 26-27

Firehouse.comOct 20

In Quarters: North Aurora, IL, Fire Protection District Station No. 1

Monday, October 19

WTTW NewsOct 19

Illinois Leaders React to Shooting Plot at Aurora Hindu Temple, Call for Federal Hate Crime Investigation

Friday, October 16

PBSOct 16

Community leaders say foiled Hindu temple attack was result of surge in online hate

ABC7 ChicagoOct 16

Palatine man Alexandros Paporakis, 19, charged with terrorism offenses in alleged mass shooting plot targeting Aurora Hindu temple

Thursday, October 15

House.govOct 15

Krishnamoorthi Responds to Attempted Mass Shooting at His Family’s Hindu Temple in Aurora, Warns of Surging Anti-Indian Hate

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosOct 15

Man charged in alleged plot that targeted a Hindu place of worship in Illinois

BritannicaOct 15

Aurora | Fox River, Kane County, Chicago Suburb

AudacyOct 15

aurora-illinois-planned-mass-shooting-hindu-temple: Latest Updates

PatchOct 15

'Dangerous Anti-Indian Hatred': Congressman Says He Was At Aurora Temple During Foiled Mass Shooting Plot

Wednesday, October 14

NBC 5 ChicagoOct 14

Jammed rifle prevented an apparent mass murder plot at worship center in Aurora

ABC7 ChicagoOct 14

Palatine police say mass shooting plot thwarted, possibly targeting Aurora house of worship; Alexandros Paporakis, 19, charged

Monday, October 12

PatchOct 12

Aurora Election Guide 2026: Candidates, Referendums And How To Vote

Sunday, October 11

Chicago TribuneOct 11

Eric Hardekopf Obituary - Aurora, IL

Chicago TribuneOct 11

Audrey Wright Obituary - Aurora, IL

Chicago TribuneOct 11

Man Singh Das Obituary - Aurora, IL (1932-2026)

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