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Brickbat: You Can Never Be Too Careful

Officials in Aurora, Colorado, have agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit brought by Brittney Gilliam, her daughter, her sister, and her two nieces. In 2020, the five were pulled out of their SUV at gunpoint and handcuffed. Police said their computer system showed the SUV was stolen,…

Reason · Feb 23, 2024

Aurora, Colorado Settles for Aurora, Colorado Settles for Top News.9 Million in Racism Lawsuit.9 Million in Racism Lawsuit

The city of Aurora, Colorado, has agreed to a Aurora, Colorado Settles for Top News.9 Million in Racism Lawsuit.9 million settlement with a Black mother and her four daughters after a traumatic incident in which the gi...

Top News · Feb 6, 2024

Aurora, Colorado, Police Detained the Wrong Guy at Gunpoint. They Gave Him a Ticket Anyway.

Police forced 44-year-old Teddy Pittman facedown on the road at gunpoint after mistaking him for a fugitive. When they let him go, they slapped him with a traffic ticket.

Reason · Jan 12, 2024

Christkindlmarket mugs to feature unique designs for each location

All three mugs will be the same shape, a round base with a tapered top, and will be available for purchase along with a hot drink for $8 at the market’s various vendors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

Northern lights dazzle in brief appearance over Stonehenge

Aurora borealis lights up much of UK and Ireland, from Orkney and Donegal to southern England

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023

Aurora crew leader of ruthless Mexican drug cartel freed on bond

Pablo Vega Cuevas has admitted he was in charge of an operation in which thousands of kilograms of heroin were shipped from Mexico to warehouses in Aurora on passenger buses.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 4, 2023

All candidates for Aurora City Council Ward V complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Aurora City Council Ward V — Incumbent Angela Lawson (nonpartisan) and Chris Rhodes (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Nov 2, 2023

Country Club Hills jumps into Bears stadium blitz

The south suburb joins Naperville, Waukegan, Aurora and Richton Park in courting the team, which has hit an impasse in property tax negotiations in Arlington Heights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023

Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Colorado roundup

Colorado is holding elections, including for school boards and city council, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Oct 23, 2023

A deadly walk home, five charged and three convicted: What happened to Elijah McClain?

Described by one friend as ‘the sweetest, purest person I have ever met’, Elijah McClain lost his life after encountering three police officers and two paramedics while walking home. Kelly Rissman reports

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023