Aurora Friday News Today

An armed man "violently assaulted" a woman before forcing her into his vehicle in Aurora Friday night, and Aurora police believe the man kidnapped the woman.

According to the announcement, as many as five buses arrived in the Chicago suburb of Aurora this week.

"Do good without expecting anything in return. And do good deeds all year long, not just at Christmas."

A 27-year-old man riding a motorcycle in Aurora Friday night died after a crash near Joplin Street and East Seventh Avenue.

Police say a man is dead following an incident “involving a vehicle” on Highway 404 in Aurora Friday night.

Aurora is set to smolder this weekend with hot performances at RiverEdge Parks Blues on the Fox, while the Winnetka Music Festival celebrates rock, funk, Americana and alternative faves, including headliners The Wallflowers.

A number of art events are planned in Aurora in June, including those related to “POP!,” the Andy Warhol-inspired art exhibit.

Organized by the Aurora Downtown group, this year’s fest was buoyed by 25% of the trucks being new to the celebration.

Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Benton Street’s west and east bridges will be filled with nearly 30 food trucks offering a variety of options including barbecue, hot dogs, pizza, tamales, ice cream and more.

Arbor Day was celebrated in Aurora Friday with special tree-planting ceremonies at Bardwell Elementary School and the adjacent Bloomhaven campus.