Category: Aurora Beacon-News Opinion

Brian O’Malley aiming high as he looks to ascend the world’s tallest mountain.

The results from the April 1 election show many in Sugar Grove unhappy with the decisions made concerning the Crown Community Development project at Interstate 88 and Route 47.

A victor has been declared in the Aurora mayoral race and it’s time now that we all stop, inhale deeply, and then focus on repairing the damage that can come when emotions and negative ads – and yes, lots of outside money – complicate the issues most important to a community.

The service organization is making a push to grow the preschool numbers taking part in its Children’s Vision Program.

The good news is that, for the most part, the Aurora aldermanic races don’t seem to exhibit quite the vitriol as the mayoral race. And it also must be noted that much of the negativity flying around is out of the control of the two candidates.

There’s no question the pandemic left a lasting impact on the health of Aurora-area communities.

Those updates include modernizing science labs and a heating system that go back to the late 1950s; providing enough gym space so students don’t have to fulfill mandated P.E. by walking in the halls; and centralizing its outdated transportation center to gain mileage efficiency and possibly reduce long bus rides for students.

Retired Aurora Police Officer Joe Beyke passed away in February at age 81.

After nearly 100 years of focusing on helping those struggling with homelessness, addiction, abuse and incarceration, Wayside Cross Ministries is looking to invest big bucks in prevention by building a 12,445-square-foot youth center on four acres of land in Montgomery.

Lorena Hernandez’s promotion last month at age 43 made her the Aurora Police Department’s first Hispanic female lieutenant.