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Andrea Prestinario, center, portrays the American Airlines pilot Beverley, with, from left, Adam Qutaishat, Soara-Joye Ross, Michelle Duffy, Abby C. Smith, Ron E. Rains, Nick Druzbanski, Russell Konstans, Susie McMonagle, Zak Berger and Sevon Askew in "Come From Away" now being staged at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. (Brett Beiner)

Column: New York actor Andrea Prestinario front and center as Paramount in Aurora has evolved the last 14 years

September 21, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

Andrea Prestinario likes to think of herself as a “proud mama of the Paramount,” with good reason.

A road sign along Route 31 between Sullivan Road and Ashland Avenue was erected on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, honoring the memory of U.S. Army Pvt. First Class Wayne (Sonny) Wilder Hill Jr., a West Aurora graduate who was murdered after being taken prisoner while fighting during the Korean War and whose remains have never been found. (Bob Patterson)

Column: Two more Aurora area road dedications added as nation recognizes POW/MIAs

September 18, 2025 at 2:52 p.m.

The series of road dedications is spearheaded by Gold Star father Robert Patterson and Rolling Thunder Illinois Chapter 1 in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Coach Roderick Whyte huddles with his flag football team at East Aurora High School, which is in its inaugural season of the sport that has exploded at the prep level since being sanctioned in 2024 by the IHSA. (School District 131)

Column: West Aurora rolling, East Aurora just starting as girls flag football takes off at local high schools

September 17, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

Flag football “has exploded onto the scene,” says West Aurora High School Coach Jordyn McFarlane.

The East Aurora School District Administrative Center is at 310 Seminary Ave. in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Column: Black leaders concerned about ‘unwelcome’ climate in East Aurora School District

September 14, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

The NAACP, Quad County Urban League and other local Black leaders are becoming more vocal about what they see as an “unwelcome” culture in East Aurora School District 131.

Column: Film on homelessness aims to dispel myths, encourage conversations

September 11, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.

A free screening of the film “Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness” will be presented at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at Crimi Auditorium on Aurora University’s campus in Aurora.

Family members of Dolan & Murphy, the commercial real estate firm celebrating 60 years of business in and around Aurora, include, from left, Dan T. Dolan, Ryan Dolan, JD Dolan, Danny Dolan and Brian Dolan. (Denise Crosby/The Beacon-News)

Column: Dolan & Murphy celebrating 60 years in front row seats to Aurora’s growth

September 7, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The iconic Aurora business celebrating its 60th anniversary has been responsible for many of the city’s largest developments in those six decades.

Kevin Tuerff, the real-life person behind a major character in "Come From Away," now being staged at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, stands in front of a sign for Gander International Airport, where his plane was forced to land after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The experience of being stranded in the small Newfoundland town along with nearly 7,000 other people from around the world profoundly impacted Tuerff. (Kevin Tuerff)

Column: Real-life people behind ‘Come From Away’ flying in to see Paramount musical in Aurora

September 5, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

“Come From Away,” the hit musical now playing through Oct. 12 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, tells the story of how residents of Gander, Newfoundland, opened their hearts when...

Aurora Mayor John Laesch gives an update on the city's finances during a Community Listening and Action Town Hall meeting in late July at Metea Valley High School in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Column: Laesch’s first 100 days in office nothing to throw a party over, says the new Aurora mayor

August 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

New Aurora Mayor John Laesch is forging a different path than the last administration.

Column: Fox Valley students, educators adjusting to new AI-driven world

September 3, 2025 at 10:55 a.m.

Students are eager to engage with new technology tools, yet also realize they must learn to adapt, officials said.

A wedding dress from 1924 will be among the fashions from the Roaring Twenties that will be displayed at the Aurora Historical Society's "Great Gatsby 100th Anniversary Gala" Sept. 6 at the Aurora Country Club, a fundraiser which will celebrate the centennial release of the iconic American novel. (Aurora Historical Society)

Column: Aurora Historical Society fundraising gala to evoke Roaring Twenties

August 26, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

The Aurora Historical Society will hold a 1920s-theme fundraiser Sept. 6 at the Aurora Country Club.

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