Denise Crosby – Page 28

Shom Joshi, a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora who took over leadership of Project TEAL, founded by his sister when she was a WVHS student, works on his computer in the school's library Tuesday. (Kimberly Ginsberg)

Column: Kid brother steps in to lead national group pushing Gen Z civic involvement

September 24, 2024 at 4:03 p.m.

Shom Joshi, a senior at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, is concerned about the amount of misinformation that has flooded this election year, about partisan biases and about heightened...

The Rev. Godwin Nsikan-Ubom Asquo, who became pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora last year, founded ImaBridge Africa in 2008 and hopes to expand this global nonprofit that helps the needy by also serving those closer to home. (Denise Crosby / The Beacon-News)

Column: St. Joe pastor’s bridge to Africa now extends into Aurora

September 20, 2024 at 3:53 p.m.

ImaBridge Africa faith-based organization works to build bridges between the haves and the have-nots.

Kane County Sheriff's Office police dog Hudson, seen here with his handler, detective Luke Weston, was killed in a 2023 shootout in Kane County. (Kane County Sheriff's Office)

Column: Public spat between Kane sheriff and Aurora police not good for anyone

September 23, 2024 at 5:26 p.m.

It’s time to put this public spat to rest, but that doesn’t mean the issues between the two departments should be left unaddressed.

First Baptist Church of Big Rock, which was founded in 1849, celebrated its 175th anniversary last weekend in its current building, erected in 1899. (Jim Gibson)

Column: Small Big Rock church leaves giant footprint locally and around the world

September 18, 2024 at 10:43 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Big Rock celebrated its 175th anniversary this past Sunday.

Leilani Asian Fusion co-founder and executive chef Garnett Chavez, left, and Greg Zilioli admire a countertop that was part of the millwork project Zilioli took on for the new downtown Aurora restaurant. (Denise Crosby / The Beacon-News)

Column: Workshop program that aids veterans helps make ‘eye-popping decor’ for new Aurora restaurant

September 14, 2024 at 10:59 a.m.

A Call to Shoulders, a nonprofit with a mission to help veterans, helped create the custom woodwork for Leilani Asian Fusion in downtown Aurora.

Taylor Swift performs her song "Cruel Summer" at a concert in Chicago on June 2. (Shanna Madison / baiduhai)

Column: Taylor Swift breaks news and precedent with her post-debate endorsement

September 11, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.

“In today’s media-saturated climate and given the global phenomenon that Taylor Swift has become, yes, for many people, this endorsement does warrant attention,” insisted Suzanne Degges-White, chair of the Department...

Stephanie Dewinski, associate executive director of Suicide Prevention Services, is leading a prevention and intervention program in Fox Valley schools to help even younger children cope with anxiety and depression. (Suicide Prevention Services)

Column: Fox Valley experts agree, it takes a village to help prevent suicide

September 10, 2024 at 3:57 p.m.

September is the month we recognize National Suicide Prevention awareness, with many in the Aurora area working to improve the mental well-being of the community.

Hinckley-Big Rock High School sophomore Xavier Quirk-Haines reactivates his phone at an unlocking base at the end of the school day on Thursday. (Hinckley-Big Rock School District 429)

Column: More Aurora-area schools restricting phones in classrooms

September 6, 2024 at 4:45 p.m.

More school districts across the country, including in the Fox Valley, are taking steps big and small to put the proverbial genie back in the bottle by restricting cellphone usage...

This rendering shows what the proposed City of Lights Center would look like in downtown Aurora. (City of Aurora)

Column: Proposed Aurora theater seen as hitting ‘sweet spot’ that would attract variety of entertainers

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

Paramount leader insists proposed 4,000-seat theater is critical for sustainability and quality of live entertainment in downtown Aurora.

East Aurora School District, which is focusing this year on improving behavior, is taking its campaign to the streets by erecting the first of what will be up to six billboards encouraging students this year to "give it your all." (East Aurora School District)

Column: Schools tackling growing behavior issues by focusing on emotions, respect

September 2, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

According to a recent survey of almost 200 superintendents across the country, 81% say student behavior is worse now than before the pandemic, and 92% indicate student mental health crises...

All Stories