The city is taking applications for the vacancy after Susan Hanson, who ran unopposed in the April 1 election, moved outside the city limits.
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Clayton Muhammad, called the ‘voice of Aurora,’ set to leave city government
Clayton Muhammad, Aurora’s chief engagement and equity officer, is set to leave his role at the city.
Matt Thomas sworn in as new police chief of Aurora
Aurora Police Chief Matt Thomas takes over the department from former Police Chief Keith Cross following his retirement.
Column: Work ethic on and off tennis court serves three Harvard-bound East Aurora students well
East Aurora High School tennis players Kevin Martinez, Hector Montellano-Bahena and Paul Perez on their way to Harvard.
In picking Ball State, West Aurora’s Mason Atkins weighs QB position and transfer portal. ‘Takes out recruiting.’
Mason Atkins, a junior quarterback, develops good relationship with a Ball State coaching staff that has area ties.
District 204 school board OKs sale of up to $156.5 million in bonds for facility improvements
Following the passage of a referendum last November, the district will be issuing another $156.5 million in bonds for capital projects.
Purple Heart returned to family of Lansing WWII veteran
In the hard-fought campaign to liberate the Philippines during World War II, 22-year-old Army Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord of suburban Lansing was hit with shrapnel during a key battle on the island of Luzon. Van Der Noord survived — as did three brothers who also served their country in the war — and earned […]
Eastern Michigan comes calling for Streamwood’s Nick Weaver after stellar run at ECC. Could MLB draft be next?
Streamwood’s Nick Weaver earns scholarship to Eastern Michigan after stellar two years at Elgin Community College.
Sens. Durbin and Duckworth question Prime Healthcare after changes to Illinois hospitals
Prime, which is a for-profit company, bought the eight Illinois hospitals in March for more than $370 million from Ascension, a large Catholic health system.
City Council decision on possible demolition of historic St. Charles house postponed until July
The St. Charles City Council decided Monday to postpone deciding whether the Judge Barry House can be torn down until at least July.