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

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has admitted defeat to his challenger, Ald. John Laesch, in the Aurora mayoral election.

Irvin has been the western suburb's mayor since 2017. During the runoff campaign, Laesch received strong support from key ...

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

It appears an upset has occurred in Illinois’ second-largest city, as incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin has conceded his race ...

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, a GOP governor candidate in 2022, is facing reelection opposition from Illinois ...

Political Reporter Chris Tye reports on the Aurora race and other contests around the Chicago suburbs — including Orland Park, Arlington Heights, Evanston, and Waukegan.

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.

Irvin, who was first elected as mayor in 2017, garnered 47.5% of the vote to Laesch’s 52.5%, according to the unofficial ...

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

Incumbent Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin conceded the race to challenger Aurora Alderman John Laesch on Tuesday night.

In one of the most closely watched mayoral races in the state, Aurora Ald. John Laesch beat two-term incumbent Mayor Richard ...