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Column: Time to get real about artificial intelligence

August 26, 2025 at 5:26 p.m.

AI is changing the way we live and work — and play and learn and just about every other human facet of our lives.

Christian Locke, counselor and assistant professor at Waubonsee Community College, spearheaded WCC's Peer Support Program as a mental health initiative that is one of the first such in-house community college programs in the state. (Waubonsee Community College)

Column: Aurora University, Waubonsee Community College strive to meet growing demand for student mental heath support

August 21, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Waubonsee Community College and Aurora University leaders recognize that the need is growing for mental health services.

Hesed House Executive Director Joe Jackson leads his team toward a known homeless encampment during the 2024 Point in Time count of the homeless in Aurora. (Troy Stolt/baiduhai)

Column: Caring for the homeless a stressful job that needs all our attention

August 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

As executive director of Hesed House, Aurora’s homeless shelter, Joe Jackson not only has a front row seat to the growing problem – locally and across the nation – he...

Emily Kristen Morris and cast in "Frozen" at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora last holiday season. "Frozen" is one of the Paramount shows receiving Jeff Award nominations. (Liz Lauren)

Column: Nominations for Jeff Awards bittersweet as Paramount in Aurora faces financial challenges

August 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

A total of 26 nominations for Chicago’s prestigious Equity Joseph Jefferson Awards went to Aurora’s downtown theater, besting any venue in Chicago, including the Goodman and Court theaters, which came...

Karen Bozarth, left, who was known for her magnificent home Christmas display and love of Hallmark movies, poses with Jordan Davis, who became close to Karen and her husband Jim after moving to Chicago from Florida in 2019. (Jordan Davis)

Column: Even in death, Aurora’s beloved Christmas lady reflected a Hallmark life

August 12, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

Karen Bozarth, who passed away on Aug. 7, was all about spreading goodwill, and not just at Christmas, her favorite holiday season, but throughout the entire year.

Column: Fear of authorities, whether real or perceived, can make a cruel impact

August 10, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Negative emotions, whether based on a real or perceived threat, can greatly impact physical and emotional health because the body does not always distinguish between the two.

A group of seniors take part in a listening session for seniors held by the city of Aurora in 2021. The city has announced a new program for seniors called Aging in Place Safety, an initiative designed to help older adults and those with disabilities live more independently in their homes in Aurora. (Denise Crosby/The Beacon-News)

Column: New city of Aurora program designed to help seniors stay in their homes

August 7, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.

The new Aging in Place Safety program is an initiative that will help older adults and those with disabilities live more independently in their homes in Aurora.

Lee (Ben Page) and Austin (Jack Ball) in Sam Shepard's play "True West" now being staged as part of the BOLD Series at the Paramount's Copley Theatre in Aurora. Paramount officials have said the BOLD Series will go on hiatus after the last performance of "True West" later this month. (Brett Beiner)

Column: Paramount cuts should be a call to BOLD community action

August 7, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.

No question the letter sent to Paramount Theatre subscribers on Monday about the BOLD Series going on hiatus was met with both surprise and disappointment.

Lee (Ben Page) and Austin (Jack Ball) in Sam Shepard's play "True West" now being staged at the Paramount's Copley Theatre in Aurora. (Brett Beiner)

Column: BOLD Series drama in Aurora both fictional and real

August 6, 2025 at 12:56 p.m.

"True West" kicks off fourth season with much uncertainty about the future of the theater series in Aurora.

Waubonsee Community College and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois are launching a free, on-campus after-school child care program for students at Waubonsee's downtown Aurora campus. (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

Column: New partnership to provide after-school child care for Waubonsee Community College student-parents

July 31, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

New program between Waubonsee Community College and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois described as “a game-changer.”

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