City of Lights
City of Lights is a true crime podcast that explores life after a crime. In 2002, 18-year-old Jeff Signorelli was killed in a random act of violence in Aurora, Illinois, and his murder remains unsolved. Host Willy Nast, a native of Aurora, examines the aftermath of the crime, focusing on the efforts of Jeff's parents to make Aurora safer and their conflicts with local leaders. Instead of asking who did it, the podcast asks "what now?" All six episodes are set to release on February 4th, 2026.
Episodes
What Now? | 6
In a final interview with Al and Mary Ann, Willy aims to answer unresolved questions. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a description of suicide (from a work of fiction). This begins at 6 minutes 30 seconds and ends at 7 minutes. DONATE: If you feel this podcast is worth your time, please consider donating $3. CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com Key figures in this episode: Jeff
Aurora Kids | 5
Al and Mary Ann drive to the hospital to find Jeff. DONATE: If you feel this podcast is worth your time, please consider donating $3. CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com Key figures in this episode: Jeff Signorelli (1984-2002): 18-year-old man from Aurora, IL. Recent graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School. Murdered on July 11, 2002. The case remains unsolved. Mary Ann Signore
A Seat at the Table | 4
A promising anti-violence program comes to Aurora. Mary Ann makes moves to keep it from falling apart. DONATE: If you feel this podcast is worth your time, please consider donating $3. CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com Key figures in this episode: Jeff Signorelli (1984-2002): 18-year-old man from Aurora, IL. Recent graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School. Murdered on July 11
Single-Issue Candidate | 3
Al runs for city council. He finds himself up against more than his opponents in the election. DONATE: If you feel this podcast is worth your time, please consider donating $3 on Patreon. CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com Key figures in this episode: Jeff Signorelli (1984-2002): 18-year-old man from Aurora, IL. Recent graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School. Murdered on July
The Culture of the Department | 2
Al and Mary Ann meet with Aurora's new chief of police, which sets the tone for their relationship with the APD. DONATE: If you feel this podcast is worth your time, please consider donating $3 at Patreon. CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com Key figures in this episode: Jeff Signorelli (1984-2002): 18-year-old man from Aurora, IL. Recent graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School
It Could Be A Thick Book | 1
Willy visits Al and Mary Ann for the first time. He learns more about his hometown than he expected. DONATE: If you feel this podcast is worth your time, please consider donating $3 at Patreon. CONTACT: Send Willy an email at wn@willynast.com Key figures in this episode: Jeff Signorelli (1984-2002): 18-year-old man from Aurora, IL. Recent graduate of Aurora Central Catholic High School. Murdered o
Introducing: City of Lights
In 2002, in the city of Aurora, Illinois, an 18-year-old man named Jeff Signorelli was killed in a completely random act of violence. His murder remains unsolved. In the years following Jeff's murder, his parents Al and Mary Ann led efforts to make Aurora a safer place. But those efforts put them at odds with leaders in Aurora, including the mayor and chief of police. As the investigation into Jef
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