Illinois
Newly elected Aurora, Illinois, Mayor John Laesch to be sworn into office
New leaders are being sworn into office Tuesday night in Aurora, Illinois, including incoming Mayor John Laesch.
Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in last month’s election with 53% of the vote.
He campaigned on lowering debt in the city, investing in green energy, and improving infrastructure.
Laesch and seven aldermen will be sworn in at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre. That includes 29-year-old Keith Larson, the youngest person ever elected to the aurora city council.
City officials said, for the first time in Aurora history, one-third of the city council will be Latinos.
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Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:43AM
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) — Rockford police are investigating a quadruple shooting on Saturday.
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The shooting happened near Island and Clifton Avenues, police said.
Police said four people were shot. All injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening, police said.
The shooting suspect was in police custody.
No other information was immediately available.
The public is asked to avoid the area as they continue to investigate.
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A number of Taco Bell locations have posted signs announcing they are “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall,” according to Detroit-area news radio outlet WWJ.
Taco Bell told the Post it would keep monitoring the situation and follow authorities’ guidance.
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“Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer,” the company told the Post. “While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.”
In Michigan, where cases have been concentrated, media reports said notices were posted at some Detroit-area Taco Bell restaurants last week telling customers the chain was “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro-Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall.”
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