Margie Logman, who died Feb. 22 at age 76 from pneumonia at Mercy Ascension medical center in Aurora, made her presence known in her quest to make the community a better place.
Category: Aurora Beacon-News Opinion
Column: Aurora rolls out new volunteer program and other changes at animal shelter
The plan includes five different specializations, where qualified applicants can receive assignments based on interest, background and level of training.
Column: Does isolation lead to oversharing on social media?
“More pleas for help” online may be an indication of how isolated people are.
Column: Couple enjoy serving the public at Kane County Clerk’s Satellite Office in Aurora
Rene and Mary Romero have worked at the Aurora Satellite Office of the Kane County clerk since it opened almost seven years ago.
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.