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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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