Aurora

On Wednesday, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announced that current deputy Police Chief Keith Cross as his pick to replace Chief Kristen Ziman, who will retire in August, after 30 years with the police department. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Three people are facing felony charges after they allegedly beat and strangled an Aurora police officer during a traffic stop on Monday. According to authorities, Jennifer Taylor, 24, Sheeba Taylor, 26, and Paul Sherrod, 28, were all taken into custody and all face multiple felony charges in connection with the attack, which took place just after 10:30 p.m. Officials say…

The 20-year-old woman who was reported in missing Aurora has been found safe, police said Saturday evening.

An emotional Memorial Day ceremony in Aurora honored Gold Star families of service members killed in the line of duty. Chris Coffey reports.

Aurora’s Dino Safari drive-thru experience will extend its closing until June following an “overwhelming response” from the Chicago area, organizers announced Friday.

Snoop Dogg won’t be performing this summer at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park, the venue announced. According to the park, Snoop decided to postpone his 2021 tour, but the venue is “looking for new dates in 2022.” It remains unclear when the concert might be rescheduled. The Grammy-award winning musician is not only known for his music which includes hits like “Drop…

Ten years after a 6-year-old Aurora boy first disappeared in a case that sent shockwaves through the Chicago suburb and even the country, a new age progression image has been released as the search for answers continues.

Looking for the latest drive-thru experience during the COVID pandemic? A new dinosaur safari opened in suburban Aurora this weekend.

Looking for the latest drive-thru experience during the COVID pandemic? The new Dino Safari comes to suburban Aurora Friday.

A suburban Aurora woman has made significant progress following a carjacking that left her paralyzed in early January. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has her inspiring story and how the community has stepped in to help.

Aurora Police announced on Thursday that new arrests have been made after the a mother of two was shot during a carjacking in January. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports

Looking for the latest drive-thru experience during the COVID pandemic? The new Dino Safari comes to suburban Aurora this May.

Looking for the latest drive-thru experience during the COVID pandemic? The new Dino Safari comes to suburban Aurora this May.

Chicago residents are welcome to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Illinois mass vaccinations sites throughout the suburbs, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday.

On Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged Chicago residents to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Illinois mass vaccinations sites throughout the suburbs. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports

Illinois plans to release 150,000 new first-dose COVID vaccine appointments for next week as eligibility expands in the state to include any state residents 16 and older, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday.

Kane County’s mass COVID vaccination site in Aurora has opened thousands of new appointments, specifically for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, officials announced Wednesday.

A new mass COVID vaccination site is launching in suburban Elgin Wednesday, open to all eligible Illinois residents, with the capacity to administer hundreds of doses of vaccine each day. Sandra Torres reports.

New vaccination events are coming to certain Illinois counties, including one in the Chicago area, and eligibility requirements have changed for dozens across the state. Plus, more appointments are set to be released for the Wrigley Field vaccination site.