The Winter Solstice was celebrated in conjunction with World Meditation Day (Dec. 21, 2025). Gurudev with The Art of Living, led a global meditation event from New York. Aurora was one of 133 cities to participate virtually. Winter Solstice was celebrated by Native Americans who first lived here.
Applications are open to replace me on the Aurora City Council. My Alderman-at-Large position will be vacant when I take the office of mayor. Must be 18, and a resident of Aurora for a full year.
APPLICATION are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025
www.aurora.il.us/AldermanAppointee
I received a last minute invite to attend the Lakewood Neighborhood HOA Easter Egg Hunt! It was beautiful weather and the Easter Bunny made an appearance. There were lots of hugs for the Easter Bunny.
I enjoyed flipping pancakes at the Kiwanis annual fundraiser on the “two of a kind” circulating grills that were custom made for this event.
It was a full house and full grill for the two hours that I helped. It wouldn’t have happened without the teamwork and lead organizing by Lucas Albright.
Thank you for the shout out!
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Consider attending the Kiwani’s Club annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 12th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Tickets cost $10/person. The event will be held at Aurora central Catholic High School (1255 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, IL).
Purchase tickets here - aurorakiwanis.org/page/kiwanis...
I would like to invite all of our volunteers and "John Laesch affiliates," or members of the "DeFacto political party," or members of the "quasi-political party," to attend our watch party this Tuesday, April 1st at 8:00 PM at Two Brothers Roundhouse (205 N. Broadway, Aurora, IL).
You can help by knocking on doors, working a polling place, or make phone calls. Please contact Charles (708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com), or come to the office (456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL):
MONDAY 3/31
Office is open 10 am - 7:00 pm
TUESDAY 4/1
Office is open 5:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thank you!
“I endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora. John has always followed his principles and lived by his values of taking care of the environment, fighting for social justice, and working toward transparency and accountability in government. John is recommended by the Aurora Twp Democratic Party.”
I interviewed with Paris Schutz yesterday while I was out knocking on doors. During his 2022 campaign, Schutz exposed a long list of pay-to-play schemes in which Irvin campaign donors received millions of taxpayer dollars to subsidize lucrative development deals.
www.fox32chicago.com/video/1614973
Please also vote for Keith Larson on or before April 1st.
I want to thank State Senator, Karina Villa for coming out this past weekend to knock doors and shoot a short endorsement video. She has been working hard in Springfield to represent working families. Please make sure to exercise your right to vote on or before April 1st.
Working Families Aurora is supporting a slate of candidates in Aurora. Here is our list.
Please join us this weekend to talk to voters at their doors – if we walk, we win! The office located at 456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL 60506, will be open from 10 AM – 7:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Stop on by!
To RSVP please contact Charles at 708.567.9793 / charles.stelnicki@outlook.com
Have we seen that $ come into their campaign accounts?
Students at Waubonsee Valley High School interviewed both candidates who are running for mayor of Aurora. I think they did a great job - check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOxA...
I want to congratulate Ken Schroth on his retirement. As the next Mayor of Aurora I will miss working with our City Engineer and Director of Public Works, Ken Schroth who has always maintained a high-level of professionalism and run an efficient department. He will be retiring to Florida.
We need your help! Please join us this weekend at our new office 456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL to reach voters at their doors.
Saturday, MARCH 15TH
Shift 1: 10:00am
Shift 2: 1:00pm
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Saturday, MARCH 16TH
Shift 3: 3:00 pm
Continued... "homeownership accessible and affordable, working to create living-wage jobs, and protecting all Aurora residents from Trump's extremist agenda. I am proud to endorse John because he is ready to lead Aurora into a new era of transparent and accountable government that works for all"
"I am endorsing John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora because I trust him to do right by Aurora's working families. John is leading a people powered grassroots movement and standing up against entrenched and corrupt politicians and special interests. John is committed to making housing and (see comment)
I want to thank Karina Garcia for endorsing our people-powered campaign for Mayor of Aurora, and demonstrating leadership in this race. Our campaigns focused on similar issues during the forums and I will work with her as our next mayor. #aurorastrongertogether
I want to thank my friend, Saul Olivas, for his endorsement.
“I'm honored to endorse John Laesch for Mayor of Aurora, a dedicated community leader I've had the privilege of knowing since 2003, and I firmly believe his unwavering honesty makes him the ideal candidate for Mayor of Aurora.”
Proud to sign the "No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge" as part of the Lead Locally endorsement process. #NoFossilFuelMoney
This is The League of Women Voters Aurora Area (LWVAA) mayoral candidate forum between John Laesch and Richard Irvin will be held on Monday, March 10th at 7:00 PM at the Santori library (101 S. River St., Aurora, IL). The event will be livestreamed and in-person. This graphic is LWVAA's.
It is an honor to earn Dawn DeSart's endorsement:
“John Laesch has been a leader in the United States Navy, in our community, and in public office. His experience on the East Aurora School Board and the Aurora City Council have prepared him to serve as our city’s mayor and keep us moving forward.”
Come Walk with us this weekend at (456 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL). Please RSVP (johnforaurora@gmail.com / 708.567.9793) for canvassing shifts below:
SATURDAY, MAR 8th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
SUNDAY, MAR 9th
Shift 1 – 10:00 AM
Shift 2 – 1:00 PM
Shift 3 – 3:00 PM
I want to thank Working Families Will County for your endorsement! I will continue to be a strong voice for working people.
