Column: Thursday’s service day a chance to honor memory of Aurora gem
By all accounts, Delia “Dee” Basile of Aurora was a community gem whose sparkle seemed just a little brighter than most, if for no other reason than her warm smile...
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Column: Stage fright or not, Paramount’s BOLD Series comedy engages audience like no other
Forget the stark division in our political landscape. I’m convinced an equally wide difference exists between people who can perform in front of strangers and those who would rather be...
Column: After contentious Aurora election, time will heal – and answer lots of questions
A victor has been declared in the Aurora mayoral race and it’s time now that we all stop, inhale deeply, and then focus on repairing the damage that can come...
Column: Aurora Lions Club taking critical ‘baby steps’ in early vision screening
The service organization is making a push to grow the preschool numbers taking part in its Children’s Vision Program.
Column: Aurora mayoral election goes negative unlike any other, say those on both sides
The good news is that, for the most part, the Aurora aldermanic races don’t seem to exhibit quite the vitriol as the mayoral race. And it also must be noted...
Column: On stage in Aurora and in real life, county spelling bees provide lesson in competition
Paramount Theatre's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," part of its BOLD Series at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora, opens as Kane County crowns its own spelling bee...
Column: Five years after COVID-19 hit, Fox Valley health care experts reflect on pandemic’s impact
There’s no question the pandemic left a lasting impact on the health of Aurora-area communities.
Column: Kaneland referendum question focuses on updates to address learning, safety, security
Those updates include modernizing science labs and a heating system that go back to the late 1950s; providing enough gym space so students don’t have to fulfill mandated P.E. by...
Column: East Aurora’s new superintendent has strong emotional ties to the district
It’s fair to say Bob Halverson is the first school superintendent in recent memory for East Aurora to be born and raised in the district he now runs.
Column: Wayside’s proposed youth center in Montgomery would be a win-win for everyone
After nearly 100 years of focusing on helping those struggling with homelessness, addiction, abuse and incarceration, Wayside Cross Ministries is looking to invest big bucks in prevention by building a...