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

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

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.

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

Irvin, a lawyer who has been both a prosecutor and private defense attorney, was born and raised in the city of Aurora. He ...

A mayoral race rematch in Aurora ended in a defeat for incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin on Tuesday. Incumbent Aurora Mayor ...

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

In Aurora, Alderman John Laesch upset incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin. Irvin conceded the race late Tuesday evening, ending his ...

Unofficial results in four counties show challenger John Laesch ahead in the Aurora mayoral race over incumbent Richard Irvin ...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin was behind early Tuesday night in his bid to win a third term as the leader of the state’s ...

Municipal elections were held in the suburbs of Chicago, with key races including the Aurora mayoral race and Evanston mayor ...