Aurora Health Care Investing Nearly $50 Million In Milwaukee Health & Social Services Hub

Aurora Health Care, part of Advocate Health, plans to invest nearly $50 million to open The Beacon, a 92,600-square-foot health and social services hub in Milwaukee's Near West Side, in spring 2027. The Beacon will bring health care, social services, employment assistance, and community programs together in one location, with services provided by Aurora and community partner organizations. Announced partners include Community Smiles Dental, Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago, Guest House of Milwaukee, and Legal Action of Wisconsin.

Aurora Health Care bought the former Wisconsin Avenue School for $1.75 million in May 2025 with the . . .