Aurora, Illinois

The City of Lights will live up to its nickname when the night sky is vibrantly illuminated by professional fireworks during the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at Riveredge Park and McCullough Park. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Take a trolley!. Additional Info...

Join us from the comfort of your neighborhood or a nearby location as a parade of public safety vehicles and a Heroes' Trolley of local veterans kick off the Fourth of July with lights, sirens and a fun celebration.

APD will begin accepting applications for entry-level police officers starting on June 3rd!. Are you service oriented, wanting to help a diverse community, and ready for an amazing career with a professional police department? Come join our team at the Aurora Police Department. We are holding two in-person orientations to explain the hiring process and answer your questions.

Aurora Police detectives have arrested a 25-year-old Naperville man and charged him with drug induced homicide after he provided drugs to a young man that resulted in his death. On October 2nd, 2020, Aurora Police officers responded to a 911 call for a report of a 24-year-old man unconscious and...

Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross has appointed two new commanders to join the police department’s Command Staff. Liz Robinson-Chan was appointed to the rank of Commander and will oversee the department’s Bureau of Support Services, a multifaceted bureau with numerous divisions and units that work to support the overall mission of the Aurora Police Department. The bureau includes the 911 Telecommunications, Records, Administrative Services, Central Services, Jail Divisions, along with other support units.

The Aurora Police Department has arrested and charged a 66-year-old monk of Marmion Abbey as a result of an extensive sexual assault investigation. The investigation revealed the monk had sexual contact with a former student of Marmion Academy. In September of 2021, Aurora Police took a report on behalf of...

Do you have old unused prescription drugs lying around in your home? Drop them off Saturday, April 30th at the Aurora Police Department during the National Drug Take Back Event. With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Aurora Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration announces our bi-annual...

Are you between 14-years-old and 18-years-old and interested in learning more about law enforcement? Then sign up for the Aurora Police Department’s & Kane County’s Youth Law Enforcement Academy over the summer!. The deadline to apply is May 6th. Learn more and sign up here.

The Aurora Police Department is investigating a single vehicle crash on the city’s east side that left a woman dead Monday evening. Just before 4:15 p.m., the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Department were dispatched to the 2100 block of Walcott Drive for a vehicle that has crashed into a tree. When officers arrived, they found the driver unconscious and not breathing, and immediately began CPR. Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived moments later and took over life-saving measures. Paramedics transported the woman to an Aurora-area hospital where she was unfortunately pronounced dead.

The Aurora Police Department has terminated the employment of a police officer after a criminal and internal Office of Professional Standards Investigation revealed he left numerous threatening voicemails to harm the life and well-being of the intended recipient. On Saturday, April 24th, 2021, a local resident came into the Aurora...

The Aurora Police Department has arrested two people for the murder of a 37-year-old on the city’s east side in December 2021. Just after 3 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th, Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received reports of a man down in the 400 block of Clark Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the male to Rush Copley Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased after 9 a.m.

Aurora Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured on the city’s east side Wednesday evening. Just before 6:30 p.m., Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received reports of a person shot and a vehicle crash in the 1000 block of Dearborn Avenue. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a male adult suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the male to a local hospital. The man is expected to survive.

The City of Aurora is hosting its free Spring Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the downtown Aurora parking lot adjacent to the casino at 201 N. River Street. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required. Due...

Due to the cooler temperatures and requests from residents, Groot’s spring yard waste collection, initially scheduled for the first two weeks in April, has been moved to the last two weeks of the month. YARD WASTE COLLECTION LAST TWO WEEKS OF APRIL. The 2022 Free Spring Yard Waste Collection...

Aurora has experienced unprecedented growth and improvements in economic development, public safety, education, community engagement, equity & inclusion, technology, public services, and overall quality of life. The facts are evident. The future is exciting. Join Mayor Richard C. Irvin as he reviews the recent past , puts a keen focus...

One thing Aurora is never short on is smiles. Spend a few minutes at a community event in Illinois’ second-largest city, and you’ll quickly learn that happiness is both authentic and contagious. Now, after its most recent national ranking, the City of Lights can also be called the...

Ever wonder why we do what we do? Then join the Citizen Police Academy!. The academy allows you to learn how the police department and our officers function on a daily basis by exploring a wide variety of interactive topics including the difference between criminal and civil law, gang and drug awareness, use of force, investigations, juvenile law, and other relevant topics. You also engage in practical exercises that cover building searches, crime scene processing, and traffic stops.

With sub-zero temperatures forecasted for the next two days, the City of Aurora has activated a centrally located, emergency 24-hour warming center. The Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, will remain open around-the-clock through early morning on Saturday, January 8 for those in need of warm shelter. All guests must...

Operation Senior Shovel is a free program that pairs Aurora residents with disabilities and senior citizens with volunteers who will provide shoveling services. Operation Senior Shovel is open to 150 Aurora residents who are at least 60 years of age or residents who have disabilities or serious medical conditions that prohibit them from shoveling snow. In addition, qualifying households cannot have other adults under the age of 60 years old and physically capable of removing snow.

The Aurora Festival of Lights - one of the largest free outdoor drive-through holiday light displays in Northern Illinois – opens for its 15th year TONIGHT, with even more dazzling displays that will delight both adults and children. A partnership with the Aurora Rotary Club and the City of Aurora,...