When Matt Thomas started his career as a police officer in the late 1990s, he wanted to be on the streets. “I always wanted ...

The Hagerstown Police Department has announced the addition of Officer McLeroy to its ranks. He was officially sworn in by ...

Aurora’s new alderman at-large, Will White, was ceremonially sworn in and took his seat on the full Aurora City Council at a ...

Both Irvin’s and Pegues’ official last day with the city of Aurora was May 13, when new Mayor John Laesch was sworn into office. Although working for the city was the “defining moment” of ...

New Aurora Mayor John Laesch, who has now been in office for over a week, has chosen the team of people who will help him lead the city. Laesch was sworn in as Aurora’s 60th mayor on May 13 ...

The City of Aurora has a new police chief. Matt Thomas was sworn in Wednesday by Mayor John Laesch, taking over for Chief Keith Cross, who is retiring after leading the department since 2021. Thomas ...

Biss is a familiar name in Democratic politics, having run for governor in 2018, losing in the primary to now Gov. JB Pritzker. The two have gone on to become allies, with the governor endorsing Biss ...

John Laesch used his first official speech as Aurora’s new mayor to highlight both upcoming challenges and opportunities that he sees in the city’s future. He was sworn in as Aurora’s 60th ...

New leaders were sworn into office Tuesday night in Aurora, Illinois, including Mayor John Laesch. Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last ...

Aurora Mayor John Laesch warned that the city faces potential fiscal difficulties that could warrant an eventual property tax hike while pledging to work closely with City Council members as a new ...