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Texans get former first-round CB back for Cowboys clash

The Houston Texans are getting former 1st-round pick cornerback Jeff Okudah back for Monday's Cowboys matchup.

Hesed House Unveils Newly Remodeled Homeless Shelter

AURORA, IL — Hesed House opened a new homeless shelter opened Sunday in Aurora, nearly doubling the original's capacity.

DNA links serial killer Bruce Lindahl to 1979 murder of Kathy Halle in North Aurora: officials

It has now been linked to a serial killer who has been dead for decades. Authorities say DNA proves Bruce Lindahl killed Kathy Halle back in 1979. She disappeared from her apartment complex. Her body was later found in the Fox River.

Illinois quick hits: Fugitive arrested; MIA identified, to have funeral

United States Army Corporal Eriver Ortiz was killed in action in 1950. His body could not be recovered due to intense fighting in South Korea. His body was eventually identified through dental and DNA analysis. Corporal Ortiz will be returning to Illinois with a full military funeral in Elgin.

Police explain how they solved 45-year-old North Aurora murder

North Aurora detectives had some DNA from the Halle case tested by the Illinois State Police in 2000, but nothing came of it. In 2020, the DuPage County forensics laboratory found a mixture of two people’s DNA, but the sample was too degraded to ...

Aurora eyes $19.5 million bid for East Side roadwork

An Aurora City Council committee this week recommended an engineering contract and a $19.5 million bid for roadwork along Farnsworth Avenue, Bilter Road and Church Road.

New Aurora casino construction going well, mayor says

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin scrawled A-plusses on a giant report card Tuesday for the progress being made building the new Hollywood Casino Aurora. “This progress is amazing,” Irvin told laborers

More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination

A recall of hundreds of frozen waffles and other toaster foods has been expanded. The products were made by TreeHouse Foods and could be contaminated with dangerous listeria bacteria.

1979 Fox River murder mystery solved, police say

DNA has identified Bruce Lindahl, who died in 1981, as the killer of Kathy Halle, police said. He's suspected in several other murders of young women in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties.

Rams' Cooper Kupp breaks silence on swirling trade rumors

Veteran Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp addressed trade rumors amid his and LA's slow start to the 2024 season.

Reparations measures stall across US, but advocates undeterred

A Reuters/Ipsos survey last year showed that 74% of Black Americans support reparations, compared to 26% of white Americans. Common concerns include addressing persistent racial disparities in the labor market, education and health, along with the cost of the initiatives and questions about whether today's taxpayers should pay for past wrongs.

Is your lymphatic system congested?

Lymphatic drainage massages target the lymphatic pathways to enhance fluid circulation to boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.

Kane County voters take advantage of mobile voting sites at grocery stores

Election Day is two weeks away, and voters in suburban Kane County got the chance to submit their ballots in a unique way this week.

Is your child old enough to watch scary movies?

Scary movies aren’t appropriate for all age children. Consider the movie’s rating and previewing the movie ahead of time.

City Council committee backs plan to lower Chicago default speed limit to 25 mph

A handful of aldermen objected to lowering speed limits across the city, suggesting Chicago take a more targeted approach to lowering driving speeds by neighborhood.

Have you heard of after-school restraint collapse?

A child who has after-school restraint collapse will behave well at school and decompress after-school by acting out at home.

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to face at least two challengers in 2025 election

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seeking a third term and will face at least two opponents in the 2025 election. He and Alderman-at-Large John Laesch and 3rd Ward Alderman Ted

Aurora, N.Y.: The luxe, local-ish getaway you’ve never heard of

The cure: a road trip to Aurora, N.Y. Situated on Cayuga Lake, approximately 3 hours southeast of Buffalo, it’s quick to get to … but feels like a different world. Aurora evokes a classic New England college campus: perfectly maintained brick buildings, manicured, expansive greens, old-money quiet.

Family of man who died in ICE custody from untreated blood clot sues Aurora facility

The family of a Nicaraguan asylum-seeker who died from an undiagnosed blood clot is suing the operator of a privately-run Aurora detention center that they say ignored his pleas for help following a pattern of preventable detainee deaths.

I unleashed my ‘korper freiheit’ at a naked Italian spa where swimwear is banned

Preidlhof’s recently built spa tower complements an already jam-packed offering of sauna’s, pools, and jacuzzis. There’s just one caveat – all the spas in this region ban swimwear. Personally, I wasn’t deterred one bit, and was super keen to sample probably the best spa I’ve ever visited (and there have been a few).

Column: Conversations with TikTokers prove learning is a two-way street

Talking with teens these days is always eye-opening, and my time spent with dozens of students at East Aurora High School last week was certainly no exception.

Immigrants strive to live and work in Aurora amid swirl of false gang-takeover claims

Joel, a Venezuelan immigrant, has lived with his family in Aurora for just over a year. “We’ve learned a lot about the community of Aurora, and I believe also the Aurora community has learned a lot about us,

Are we paying municipal elected officials enough?

Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz hadn’t even begun his more notable career as an NFL linebacker the last time the village increased pay for elected officials. The $15,000 a year Schwantz receives is the

United Properties acquires land for new industrial development in Aurora

United Properties announces the acquisition of 129.26 acres of prime industrial land in Aurora. The development will occur in two phases.

Aurora City Council to vote on money for New York Street upgrade project

The Aurora City Council is set to vote Tuesday to appropriate engineering money for safety upgrade work on New York Street by Fox Valley Mall and Pacifica Square on the city’s far East Side.

Rosary High School in Aurora to stage ‘Mamma Mia!’

“Mamma Mia!” the musical will be performed Nov. 1 to 3 at Rosary High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The show features a number of songs by ABBA including “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me” and more.

Aurora considers townhomes near Eola Road, but neighbors have traffic concerns

Aldermen will vote at the Oct. 22 City Council meeting on a plan for 54 townhouse units on a 22-acre site off Old Eola Road where the building for the former WBIG and WMRO radio stations sits.

Wood-fired pizza, hand-made pasta coming soon to downtown Aurora

The aroma of wood-fired pizza will soon be wafting through the historic Hobbs Building in downtown Aurora. Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria will open this fall, promising a garden-inspired

Top 15 Chicago haunted houses for 2024, including 4 in the city

Our picks for 15 haunted houses around the Chicago area for 2024. Also see the Tribune’s full Halloween guide, published Oct. 2.

Aurora eyes giving $5 million in seed money for new economic development organization

The new organization would merge the economic development components of Invest Aurora, a not-for-profit economic development arm of the city; the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce; the Quad

Northern Lights And Comet Tonight: These States May See Aurora Display

A G1 geomagnetic storm is being predicted for Tuesday, Oct. 15, which could mean northern lights and comet imaging is possible in some northern U.S. states.

Aurora City Council approves measure to investigate nonprofits helping migrants in Colorado

Aurora City Council has approved a measure to investigate nonprofits that help migrants. It comes as councilwoman at large Danielle Jurinsky claims Denver's mayor and the governor of Colorado conspired to move migrants into Aurora.

New building to provide much more room for North Aurora Public Works Department

Work is underway on a new Public Works building in North Aurora that will be five times bigger than the facility the department currently uses.

Editorial: Our endorsements for the US House Part 2

The Tribune continues its endorsements for the 2024 general election with our choices for the races for U.S. Congress in Illinois Districts 8 through 17.

Weather Wise: What the aurora colors mean

The aurora has been strong and colorful. Charged particles from the sun strike Earth's atmosphere and its gasses, energizing the gas particles that ultimately release light energy.

City council votes in favor of investigating if migrants were moved into Aurora

On Monday night, the Aurora City Council approved a measure that will authorize the city manager to investigate any nonprofits that have been given money by the state of Colorado, the city and

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