Rene and Mary Romero have worked at the Aurora Satellite Office of the Kane County clerk since it opened almost seven years ago.
Column: Couple enjoy serving the public at Kane County Clerk’s Satellite Office in Aurora
Category: Aurora Beacon-News Opinion
Column: In wake of daughter’s 2018 suicide, St. Charles couple has focused on hope
When Hans and Ruthie Lehmann lost their beautiful 15-year-old daughter to suicide on April 7, 2018, they had two very different roads they could have traveled in their grief journey. Let the pain swallow them. Or do something in Kayla’s memory that could help other families dealing with mental illness.
Column: Launch of Paramount’s new Spark Lab program receives standing ovation and funding
Spark Lab, a program of the Paramount Theatre in Aurora for new, original theatrical works by emerging or established artists, culminates in a public showcase of the work in progress.
Letters: DEI is about respect and empathy, not job advantages
Letter writers discuss diversity, mayoral race in Aurora.
Column: Social workers in Aurora can feel the anxiety of the immigrant community: ‘The level of fear is heartbreaking’
“Their lives are difficult enough without making it more difficult,” Katie Arko, executive director of Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, said about the local immigrant community. “Imagine what this is doing to their mental health.”
Column: Paramount officials believe new Broadway Series season to offer ‘just the right mix’ of old and new
The lineup for the 2025-26 Broadway Series is notable in that the musicals are a remarkable contrast between old school and newer works. And Paramount President Tim Rater is extra-enthused about this season for that very reason.
Column: Readers respond to Fox Valley homeless family’s desperate plight
Readers responded with concern and compassion to a column two weeks ago about the struggles of a Fox Valley homeless family that includes a disabled young man.
Column: Legacy Night in St. Charles a celebration of ‘trailblazer’ female athletes and those who followed
The weeklong Legacy activities, which coincide with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, include reunion dinners and a Wednesday panel discussion at St. Charles East with women representing each decade talking about how sports evolved over time. The activities will culminate with a ceremony Friday when St. Charles East and St. Charles North girls basketball teams go head to head at East.
Column: Immigrant advocate says low profile best way to keep students safe for now
Ask those who work with vulnerable populations and they will tell you fear does indeed seem to be the predominant emotion right now.
Column: East Aurora School District 131 magnet academy garners national recognition
The Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy has always been a source of pride for School District 131, but its most recent accolade is a national feather in East Aurora’s cap: U.S. News and World Report recently named it one of the top middle schools in the country.