Mayor-elect John Laesch’s official transition committee is being tasked with making sure there is a smooth transfer of city ...

Irvin has been the western suburb's mayor since 2017. During the runoff campaign, Laesch received strong support from key Illinois Democrats, including former Gov. Pat Quinn.

Next Tuesday, voters in Aurora, Illinois, will decide who will lead the state's second-largest city for the next four years. Incumbent mayor Richard Irvin is facing City Councilman John Laesch.

City Councilman John Laesch defeated incumbent Richard Irvin to be elected mayor of Aurora, Illinois Tuesday. Irvin publicly conceded the race Tuesday night. "So as I serve out my last month as ...

It appears an upset has occurred in Illinois’ second-largest city, as incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin has conceded his race against Alderperson-at-Large John ... of Aurora," Irvin said. Laesch ...

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- Many suburban communities voted on key leadership positions Tuesday. With over 50 races being decided in Kane County, Clerk Jack Cunningham said earlier Tuesday that more ...

The mayoral race rematch in Aurora ended in defeat for incumbent Mayor Richard Irvin on Tuesday. Irvin was aiming to maintain his seat for a third term by besting area Alderman John Laesch ...

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears to have lost his bid to win a third term as the leader of the state’s second-largest city. Challenger John Laesch was upbeat in declaring victory shortly ...