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Boy Scouts from Montgomery Troop 12 put in a full day doing yard work this past Saturday at the Batavia home of Marine veteran Kyle Moser, who lost both legs above the knee in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. The Fox Valley Marines have forged a strong partnership with local Scouts to provide service for veterans in the community. (Andrew Kajtsa)

Column: Fox Valley Marines growing a proud legacy

July 3, 2025 at 2:29 p.m.

When the Fox Valley Marines walk by you and your family and friends at Friday’s Fourth of July parade in Aurora, make sure to give them a special shout-out.

Breyona Smith looks over files that contain, among other things, her business plan for the runway show, "The Fashion Mosaic," that will be held July 12 at Society 57 in downtown Aurora. (Denise Crosby / The Beacon-News)

Column: Young Aurora woman hopes to bring style and community together with runway show in city’s downtown

July 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

“The Fashion Mosaic” will not only feature local models, businesses and designers, it will include community interactive art performances, a pre-event VIP Hour filled with art and food experiences, music...

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley now has its first stand-alone office in the 77-year history of the organization that collects and distributes individual funds and resources that enhance the lives of others. (Thomas J. King)

Column: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley celebrates first stand-alone office in its 77-year history

June 26, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley held a ribbon-cutting Thursday afternoon to celebrate the group's new headquarters at 1971 W. Downer Place in Aurora.

More than 50 young performers will take part in the Paramount School of the Arts production of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" on June 27 and 28 in Aurora. (Thomas J. King Photography)

Column: ‘Kids get to be the heroes’ in Paramount School of the Arts musical in Aurora

June 17, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

More than 50 kids will take to the stage in Aurora in “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.”

Feed My Starving Children is looking for volunteers this summer to put together the nonprofit's "MannaPack" meals, which cost about 29 cents each and include rice, veggies, soy and vitamins, a formula designed to "fill in the gap of malnutrition." (Feed My Starving Children)

Column: Feed My Starving Children seeking more volunteers during ‘critical’ summer months

June 15, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

The nonprofit that sends life-saving food around the world does so right here in Aurora, as well as in Libertyville and Schaumburg.

The Reulands, who are selling their popular Aurora restaurant and catering business to the Hernandez family, pose for a photo in front of the building on Oak Avenue that has brought the two families together. They are, front row, Claudia Hernandez, left, and Cindi Reuland; back row, from left, Emily, Carlos, Emilio and Jazmin Hernandez; and Ryan, Jeff and Brigit Reuland. (Logan Reuland)

Column: Reulands in Aurora celebrating past while also planning for future

June 10, 2025 at 4:34 p.m.

The Reuland family is selling its popular Aurora restaurant and catering service while also celebrating 70 years in business.

North Aurora native and U.S. Army veteran Michael Waddell, shown here with his blind and deaf dog Lily, took his own life two years ago after struggling with PTSD, his father said. (Ron Waddell)

Column: A grieving dad opens up about his veteran son’s death by suicide

June 8, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Ron Waddell discusses the suicide of his son Michael Waddell, who spent 22 years in the U.S. Army.

Disabled Marine Corps veteran Kyle Moser, who lost both legs above the knee while serving in Afghanistan, poses with daughter Evelyn and dog Echo in this 2021 photo taken in his specially-designed home in an unincorporated area near Batavia. (Kyle Moser)

Column: Property tax exemption issue could put disabled vet’s Fox Valley home at risk

June 6, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Few homeowners look forward to getting that property tax bill in the mail every spring, especially when the bottom line contains a number higher than the previous year. But no...

Keith Cross relaxes in his office chair at the Aurora Police Department headquarters during his final days as chief of the APD. He retired last week, turning the reins over to Matt Thomas. (Denise Crosby / The Beacon-News)

Column: For newly-retired Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, it’s always been about heart and community

June 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Cross, who turned over the reins of the department last week with an emotional farewell, entered law enforcement in 1994.

The Aurora Blues minor-league baseball team of 1911 included the legendary Casey Stengel (reclining in front row, right center) who went on to become a champion player and manager in the major leagues. (Aurora Historical Society)

Column: New exhibit to highlight Aurora’s rich baseball and softball history

May 29, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

The Aurora Historical Society's exhibit called “Play Ball, Aurora!” will open June 6 at its museum at the David L. Pierce Art & History Center at 20 E. Downer Place...

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