Suburban Protests

Officials in suburban Aurora have canceled a 10 p.m. curfew for the second day in a row, saying that no additional curfews are scheduled at this time. According to a press release from city officials, the decision was made after reviewing conditions in the city and in surrounding communities. In addition, travel restrictions through downtown Aurora have also been lifted,…

Authorities in suburban Aurora say that the city’s mandatory curfew and travel restrictions will remain in effect Wednesday night due to “pending demonstrations,” according to a press release. According to officials, the curfew will go into effect at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and will end at 6 a.m. Thursday. During that time, residents are asked to remain at home, and...

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The city of Aurora has extended its curfew for another night, and travel restrictions will be put in place as police and safety officials look to quell civil unrest in the town. According to authorities, the curfew will resume at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night and will end at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Residents are asked to remain in their homes, and…

Amid reports of damage, unrest and shootings in Cicero, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police were called to assist local law enforcement.