“It all happened within five seconds,” recalls Naperville resident Charles Solar, who had hit a red light while rushing wife Ginger to the hospital Thursday morning.
Category: Aurora Beacon-News Opinion
Column: Oswego mother says she won’t give up until missing son’s killing is solved
“I won’t rest until they are brought to justice,” Sandra Gardner insisted.
Column: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry moves to temporary location during major expansion, renovation
The change in location was necessary so construction can begin on the pantry’s $2 million expansion and renovation at its Highland Avenue site in Aurora, which hopefully will be finished before the Christmas holidays.
Rick Armstrong’s 10 things to watch as high school football kicks off with first day of practice in Illinois
The resumption of West Aurora and East Aurora rivalry highlights Rick Armstrong’s 10 things to watch in 2024 as practice begins.
Column: Days away from retirement, Kane County Judge Clint Hull looks back on decades of work in the courtroom
After years as a prosector and judge, Hull reflects on his career and also looks ahead to what his future might hold.
Column: Star power of Paramount’s latest Copley Theatre offering includes the magic of props and set design
There seems to be a surprise around every corner of the Paramount’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” playing through Sept. 1 at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Column: At age 90, ‘Godfather of Aurora pickleball’ puts his own spin on favorite sport
Felix Yoffe “understands the strategy and not many people do,” his wife Ina said. “He sees every move coming and what can be done.”
Column: Upcoming move of two nuns to retirement center marks end of an era in Aurora
Sister Joan Korte and Sister Rita Mary Phalen plan to move in August from Our Lady of Good Counsel Convent in Aurora to a retirement center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Column: Woman’s ‘scariest’ encounter with coyotes near Gilman Trail offers a few wildlife lessons
According to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website, coyote numbers have been on an upswing for the past 30 years, particularly in the Chicago area.
Column: New camera club wants to keep a sharp focus on Aurora
The City of Lights Camera Club will hold its first exhibition from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2 at Artesan Lofts Gallery in downtown Aurora.