When the Lights Go Out in the City
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4/7/2007
As a long-time resident of Aurora (The City of Lights) I am sad to say that I am finally giving up and moving on. I will miss Her many beautiful old mansions in the various historic districts that are no longer safe. I will remember walking through downtown to go shopping at Carsons, when it was there. Now the signs hanging from Her classic tall buildings along Broadway are in Spanish and I cannot read them. Her schools are no longer proudly diverse, and some of their rankings have become shameful. My thanks to City government, police, and fire for their gallant efforts but they are loosing the battle. It will take more than a casino and a landmark theatre to save Her. Nostalgic.
Debby | Aurora, IL