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Emily Kristen Morris is Elsa and Beth Stafford Laird is Anna in "Frozen," currently being staged at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. (Liz Lauren)

Column: Paramount’s ‘Frozen’ powerful medicine for whatever ails you

November 14, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.

Aurora theater's highly-acclaimed production of Disney’s “Frozen” filled with magical moments.

Chris Fontanez, center, and his children Sydney, left, and Lucas were honored recently for the amount of blood they have donated. The Plano family has made donating a fun competition but also realize the importance of giving back to the community. (Mark Hines)

Column: Plano family’s blood ties earn them national distinction

November 22, 2024 at 12:03 p.m.

Fontanez family has earned induction into the National Blood Donation Hall of Fame.

Robert Boynton III stands in front of some of the military memorabilia from his great-uncle, Robert Boynton, a West Aurora High School graduate who was murdered by Nazis in World War II. (April Boynton)

Column: German film reveals story of Aurora airman’s brutal death in World War II

November 9, 2024 at 11:11 a.m.

Robert W. Boynton, 19, a West Aurora High School graduate, was murdered after his plane was shot down in Germany in 1944.

Current East Aurora School District Superintendent Jennifer Norrell, right, embraces a colleague Thursday after being hired as superintendent for Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233. Norrell will remain at East Aurora School District through the end of the school year. (Olivia Stevens / Daily Southtown)

Column: East Aurora School District superintendent moving on at end of school year

November 7, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.

Jennifer Norrell will leave East Aurora School District 131 after the school year ends to take over the reins at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233.

A voter grabs an "I Voted" sticker after casting their ballot at the Nichols Library polling place in the early hours of Election Day in Naperville on Tuesday. (Tess Kenny / Naperville Sun)

Column: Election Day and its volunteers provide appreciated reprieve from political angst

November 6, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

For the first time since this 2024 presidential campaign kicked into high gear, I felt my anxiety lift.

Aurora Animal Control and Care Manager Kameron DeBoer stands by a display of adoptable dogs at the shelter that prospective owners can view before choosing which animal they want to meet. (Denise Crosby / The Beacon-News)

Column: Aurora animal shelter volunteers angry, concerned over dismissals this summer

November 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

City says revamped program will begin taking new applications before the end of the year.

Diane Renner, who is retiring this week after 14 years as executive director of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora, sits next to the statue of the pantry's beloved founder in front of the Aurora Public Library. (Rebekah Axtell)

Column: Diane Renner retires after 14 years leading Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry in Aurora

October 31, 2024 at 3:05 p.m.

Renner greatly extended the nonprofit's services and outreach during her tenure at the pantry.

His own football opportunities as a kicker sidelined a few years ago by an injury, Kelly Roney, left, stepped up his senior year at West Aurora High School to coach brother Casey, then a freshman, who has since broken multiple records for the Blackhawks. (Ingrid Roney)

Column: Roney brothers get a kick out of West Aurora Blackhawks football

October 29, 2024 at 2:41 p.m.

Sidelined by an injury, older sibling Kelly stepped in to coach his younger brother Casey, now the star kicker for West Aurora.

A book signing for Scott Ascher’s new book, “Walter Payton: Roundhouse Philosopher,” will be hosted by the Aurora Historical Society on Nov. 1, the 25th anniversary of the death of the legendary running back for the Chicago Bears who helped Ascher redevelop the historic roundhouse in downtown Aurora. (Pamela Ascher)

Column: Book signing and display in Aurora will honor Walter Payton 25 years after his death

October 29, 2024 at 10:41 p.m.

The event will include the author, Scott Ascher, a friend and business partner of the legendary Chicago Bears star, who wrote “Walter Payton: Roundhouse Philosopher,” which he describes as “the...

The race for president between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is nearing its climax on Election Day, which is Nov. 5. (AP photo)

Column: An ode to an election season like no other

October 24, 2024 at 2:14 p.m.

A poetic response to the stress building toward Nov. 5.

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