Coverage of crime in Aurora focuses on public safety, the justice system and law enforcement activity. Reporting tracks incidents as they happen and how agencies respond across the city.
The former East Aurora School District 131 board president pleaded innocence after a grand jury charged her with honest services fraud.
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Do you trust your local school board to follow strict conflict-of-interest rules?
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Do you feel the safety conditions in your community are getting better?
The city secures a high spot in WalletHub's latest analysis of 182 cities across the United States.
A driver struck a building on East New York Street after mistakenly pressing the accelerator.
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Do you trust that local police efforts are successfully reducing gun violence in your community?
Authorities apprehended two men in separate firearm-related cases following investigations in Aurora.
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Do you trust that license plate reader technology in your area improves community safety?
A 24-year-old man remains in custody following a violent vehicle hijacking incident that occurred in Aurora.
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Should police prioritize investigating drug activity when responding to reports of burglary in your community?
Authorities found suspected narcotics and cash while responding to a reported burglary in Aurora.
Reporting here centers on criminal activity, police department policy, court proceedings and public safety initiatives. It reaches every corner of the city and the communities around it. Disparities in public safety staffing often dictate how different parts of the city experience changes in crime patterns. Legislative shifts and the resources allocated to departments remain the most constant factors in how these stories develop.
