An Abraham Lincoln portrayal man clicks elbows in a COVID-19 greeting with Aurora alderman Robert O’Connor at the latter’s retirement celebration on the Water Street Mall outside of City Hall Friday, May 7. The tribute included 36 years of service by the alderman. Sitting is his wife, Mary O’Connor. Robert O’Connor is well-read on Lincoln and often quoted the late president at City Council meetings. Jason Crane/The Voice
Robert O’Connor, left, retiring Aurora alderman, poses with Stephanie Kifowit at his retire celebration on Water Street Mall Friday, May 7 after 36 years of service. Ms Kifowit is State representative in the 84th District which serves parts of Aurora, Montgomery, Naperville, and Oswego. Jason Crane/The Voice
Aurora alderman Robert J. O’Connor, left, of the plaque which reads Robert J. O’Connor Aldermen’s Office, poses for a photo with Aurora mayor Richard Irvin, left, Abe Lincoln portrayal man in the hat, right, and Aurora aldermen, Friday, May 7 at the retirement celebration on the Water Street Mall. Jason Crane/The VoiceAlderman Robert J. O’Connor, center, poses with his family at the celebration of his retirement after 36 years as Aurora alderman and mayor pro-tem for six months following the retirement of Thomas Weisner due to poor health in 2016. Jason Crane/The VoiceRobert J. O’Connor stands with the plaque dedicated to naming the Alderman’s Office in his name. Left is State representative Stephanie Kifowit (84th District) and man portraying Abraham Lincoln. They met in the Aurora City Council chambers.Jason Crane/The Voice
