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

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.

Voters will choose Tuesday between the incumbent mayor and current alderman at large for the mayoral seat in Aurora.

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 ...

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 ...

Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years. Incumbent mayor Richard Irvin is facing City Councilman John Laesch.

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 ...