News & Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 5 - AAAF Reception


The Asian American Action Fund reception for Aurora will be held on March 5th at Star of Siam, 11 East Illinois. Please click here for more details.

Tuesday, March 11 - A Lawyer's Salute


A reception for Aurora will be held on March 11th at Holland & Knight, 131 S. Dearborn St. Please click here for more details.

Thursday, April 10 - ATG Reception


Meet Aurora in person on Thursday, April 10th. Please click here for more details.

About Aurora Austriaco

Aurora as Community Leader

As a wife and a mother of two daughters, Aurora Austriaco is a proven leader committed to serving the needs of the working families of the community. In her 17 years as a real estate litigation attorney and as a certified mediator, Aurora has devoted herself to serving the children, elderly, women and minority population of the state. In addition to providing thousands of hours of pro bono work, Aurora continues to serve on various community volunteer organizations. To name a few:
       -Commissioner, Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission
       -Commissioner, Cook County Human Rights Commission
       -Chair, Cook County State's Attorney Asian Advisory Council
       -Secretary, Chicago Bar Association
       -Vice President, Center for Conflict Resolution
       -Board Member, Chicago Bar Foundation
       -Immediate Past President, Illinois Real Estate Lawyers        Association
       -Board Member, Hubbard Street Dance of Chicago
       -Immediate Past President, Asian American Institute
       -Past Board Member, League of Women Voters of Chicago
       -Past Board Member, Women's Bar Association of Illinois


She is also a member of the Park Ridge Women's Tennis Association, Park Ridge Juniors and a volunteer coach for the District 64 Science Olympiad. Aurora's involvement in the community spans over 17 years. Aurora believes that an investment in the community is the best investment for a better and brighter future for the working families of the district.

What Aurora Represents

Aurora will work hard so that good quality education and funding for it are given priorities in Springfield.

Aurora will ensure that women's rights and issues are preserved, protected and given priority in Springfield.


Aurora will address the needs of the elderly and their adult caregivers who play the dual role of caretaker for their parents and for their own children.

Aurora will introduce and support legislation that cracks down on mortgage fraud predators who prey on the elderly.

Aurora will develop incentives for businesses to provide healthcare for their employees. She will make sure that middle class families are able to have access to the quality healthcare they deserve. She will fight to have cervical and breast cancer screening covered.

Aurora understands the importance of preserving our environment and will support legislation to ensure green standards are in place and implemented for the next generation.

Aurora will introduce and support legislation that cracks down on the state's most dangerous sex offenders and meth dealers while working to increase funding for police and protection equipment.