Megan Jones

The Illinois attorney general's office is investigating a complaint alleging the Yorkville School District 115 board violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act by discussing whether to remove the book "Just Mercy" from its curriculum in a closed session two months ago.

Illinois attorney general investigating Yorkville school board over closed meeting complaint after book ‘Just Mercy’ removed from English class

October 6, 2023 at 8:07 p.m.

The Illinois attorney general's office is investigating a complaint alleging the Yorkville School District 115 board violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act by discussing whether to remove a book from...

Man shot to death Thursday on East Side of Aurora

October 5, 2023 at 10:01 p.m.

Aurora police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 47-year-old man Thursday on the city's East Side. Shortly before noon, dispatchers received several 911 calls reporting shots fired and a...

An apartment building in Aurora has been deemed uninhabitable after a Thursday fire, Aurora Fire Department officials said.

Aurora apartment building deemed uninhabitable after fire

September 29, 2023 at 8:55 p.m.

An Aurora apartment building was deemed uninhabitable after a Thursday morning fire, Aurora Fire Department officials said. Aurora dispatch received a 911 call around 2:50 a.m. reporting smoke coming from...

A view of the Aurora Police Department's Critical Incident Intelligence Center.

Aurora City Council OKs $666,000 contract for new software for Police Critical Incident Intelligence Center

September 29, 2023 at 8:36 p.m.

Aurora City Council members recently approved purchasing analytics software for the Aurora Police Department's Critical Incident Intelligence Center. The $666,328 five-year contract with George-based Fusus was approved Sept. 26 by...

Aurora approves new regulations for solicitors, peddlers

September 29, 2023 at 5:08 p.m.

The Aurora City Council has approved revising the city's ordinance for solicitors and peddlers, though some residents say the changes will unfairly limit people trying to make a living. The...

Aurora police said a woman was killed early Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in the city.

Police: Pedestrian killed in early morning hit-and-run crash on Wednesday in Aurora

September 27, 2023 at 10:33 p.m.

Aurora police said they are investigating an early morning hit-and-run crash on the city's far West Side on Wednesday that killed a 69-year-old Aurora woman. Around 1:56 a.m., Aurora police...

Julian Rodriguez, who is 1 year old, runs around during an Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday night. His life was saved earlier in September by two Aurora Public Works employees, who were honored by the council for their efforts.

Two Aurora city employees credited with saving 1-year-old boy’s life

September 27, 2023 at 9:14 p.m.

Two city of Aurora Public Works employees were honored Tuesday night for saving a 1-year-old boy's life after he stopped breathing. The boy was running back and forth during Tuesday's...

Aurora man sentenced to 14 years in prison for child sex abuse

September 25, 2023 at 8:33 p.m.

An Aurora man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, officials said. Martin Zaca, 48,...

Kane County Health Department Executive Director Michael Isaacson.

Kane County Health Department recommends new COVID-19 vaccine to fight against mutations of the virus

September 24, 2023 at 3:34 p.m.

The Kane County Health Department is recommending residents get the new COVID-19 vaccine to fight against mutations of the virus as the area enters the cold and flu season. Health...

Kane County offering free gun locks to reduce accidental shootings and suicide risks

September 22, 2023 at 9:20 p.m.

In an effort to encourage safe firearm storage and to reduce accidental shootings and suicide risks, the Kane County Health Department is offering free gun locks to residents and gun...

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