Office of Aurora City Mayor

Tom Weisner is currently serving his third term as Mayor of Aurora, Illinois, the state’s second largest city, with a population of nearly 200,000, after running unopposed in the April, 2013 election.

Recent News About Office of Aurora City Mayor

Government

Aurora mayor labeled ‘coward’ by GOP leaders over flag decision after Charlie Kirk’s death

Aurora Mayor John Laesch is facing backlash over his decision to keep flags flying at full staff over the weekend, despite national and state proclamations to lower them in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a public appearance in Utah last week.

September 16, 2025

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin and lieutenant governor candidate Avery Bourne

Business

Aurora Mayor Irvin to skip Central Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate forum

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin will be notably absent from the Central Illinois Republican Governor Candidate Forum.

April 1, 2022