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Category: Aurora Beacon-News Opinion
Column: Kid brother steps in to lead national group pushing Gen Z civic involvement
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 rhetoric that is leading to disengagement and extreme bipartisanship.
Column: Sugar Grove village president shares thoughts on Crown development
Jennifer Konen offers her thoughts on the Crown Community Development Project, also known as The Grove, which the Village Board recently approved.
Column: St. Joe pastor’s bridge to Africa now extends into Aurora
ImaBridge Africa faith-based organization works to build bridges between the haves and the have-nots.
Southland crime: Armed robbery in Homewood, attempted child abduction in Posen, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.
Column: Small Big Rock church leaves giant footprint locally and around the world
First Baptist Church of Big Rock celebrated its 175th anniversary this past Sunday.
Column: NIU’s upset win over Notre Dame creates priceless memories
It was an amazing day, and the fans of each school will never forget it.
Column: Taylor Swift breaks news and precedent with her post-debate endorsement
“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 of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University.
Column: Fox Valley experts agree, it takes a village to help prevent suicide
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.
Column: Proposed Aurora theater seen as hitting ‘sweet spot’ that would attract variety of entertainers
Paramount leader insists proposed 4,000-seat theater is critical for sustainability and quality of live entertainment in downtown Aurora.