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Monday, October 20, 2025

Crowd turns out for Aurora ‘No Kings’ protest against Trump administration

A large crowd gathered at Aurora’s McCarty Park on Saturday to push back against President Donald Trump and his administration, joining with other “No Kings” protests taking place across the region and country.

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Column: Aurora Mayor John Laesch’s email to police creating backlash

Aurora Mayor John Laesch wrote an email telling city police he wanted them to rethink their practices. And it included a link to a story published by an official Marxist publication.

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Aurora City Council OKs jumbotrons for RiverEdge Park renovation, despite pushback

Despite pushback from some aldermen and residents, the Aurora City Council recently approved the purchase of new jumbotrons for RiverEdge Park during its current renovation project.

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Teen shot near park on far East Side of Aurora, police say

The teen was taken to a nearby hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Aurora police said.

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Will County prohibits use of its property for immigration enforcement staging

Will County banned the use of county-owned property for staging or operations related to federal immigration enforcement.

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Oswego trustees to look at revised plan for project at former Traughber Junior High School site

The Oswego Village Board Tuesday evening will consider a revised concept plan with fewer housing units for the former site of Traughber Junior High School in the village.

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In memory of his dad, Bryce Riley continues to contribute in multiple ways for West Aurora. ‘My inspiration.’

Bryce Riley continues to contribute in multiple ways as West Aurora rolls to a 46-7 win over East Aurora.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 8 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area

Burlington Central, St. Charles North, Yorkville and Oswego all move up at top of the rankings.

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