AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- A social media post by Aurora's mayor is setting off a firestorm. Mayor John Laesch warned people that ...

Aurora Mayor John Laesch is under fire over a social media comment that critics say encourages residents to shoot off ...

John Laesch speaks after being inaugurated as the new mayor of Aurora during a ceremony at the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Since he took the reins at City Hall, Laesch has hired ...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin speaks with supporters after conceding to challenger John Laesch during a watch party at his election headquarters, April 1, 2025, in Aurora.

Richard Irvin is out as mayor of Aurora, losing his re-election bid Tuesday to at-large Ald. John Laesch in the western suburb’s runoff election. Irvin conceded late Tuesday, ending his run as ...

In the April 6 consolidated election, incumbent Richard Irvin, Alderman Judd Lofchie and former East Aurora Unit District 131 board member John Laesch are vying for a 4-year term as Aurora mayor. ...

Laesch had criticized $58 million in financial incentives to relocate Hollywood Casino from downtown Aurora to a site near the popular outlet mall, but Irvin had defended the moves.

AURORA, IL — Mayoral incumbent Richard Irvin and current Alderman-at-Large John Laesch will go head-to-head in April's ...

Richard Irvin is out as mayor of Aurora, losing his re-election bid Tuesday to at-large Ald. John Laesch in the western suburb’s runoff election.