Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years.

Laesch has said he wants to lower debt in the city; invest in green energy; and improve street lights, curbs and water lines.

Irvin has been the western suburb's mayor since 2017. During the runoff campaign, Laesch received strong support from key Illinois Democrats, including former Gov. Pat Quinn.

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin admitted defeat Tuesday night to his challenger, Ald. John Laesch, in the Aurora mayoral election. As of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Laesch had 52.32% of the vote ...

John Laesch wins the Aurora mayoral race, defeating incumbent Richard Irvin with 52.32% of the vote, promising city unity and sustainable infrastructure investment.

Aurora has officially launched a new program that is set to one day give all of the city’s kindergarten students an education savings account with a starting contribution from the city. The program, ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Many suburban communities voted on key leadership positions Tuesday. With over 50 races being decided in Kane County, Clerk Jack Cunningham said earlier Tuesday that more ...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears to have lost his bid to win a third term as the leader of the state’s second-largest city. Challenger John Laesch was upbeat in declaring victory shortly ...

After making history in 2017 as Aurora’s first Black mayor and cruising to reelection four years ago, Richard Irvin now faces a political challenge partly of his own making as he seeks a third ...