Gary Schaefer, who died Aug. 23, opened Gario’s Pizza Villa in Montgomery back in 1963, and later helped many others open pizzerias in the Fox Valley.
Column: Aurora-area ‘King of Pizza’ dies at age 92, but his legacy lives on
Category: Aurora Beacon-News Opinion
Column: Development not always synonymous with progress
There’s also a well-worn phrase about change being inevitable, but it’s not always synonymous with growth – or progress.
Aurora World War II vet looks back on a lifetime of service
Ken Olson is a lifelong Aurora resident who has served his country and hometown for almost 80 years.
Column: Disabled former Kane sheriff’s deputy not giving up his fight for full retirement benefits
Former Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy of the Year Keith Gardner continues to battle his own set of medical issues, not to mention a complex Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund system that he insists is keeping him and his Yorkville family in financial limbo.
Baby born while couple stopped at red light in Naperville
“It all happened within five seconds,” recalls Naperville resident Charles Solar, who had hit a red light while rushing wife Ginger to the hospital Thursday morning.
Column: Oswego mother says she won’t give up until missing son’s killing is solved
“I won’t rest until they are brought to justice,” Sandra Gardner insisted.
Column: Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry moves to temporary location during major expansion, renovation
The change in location was necessary so construction can begin on the pantry’s $2 million expansion and renovation at its Highland Avenue site in Aurora, which hopefully will be finished before the Christmas holidays.
Rick Armstrong’s 10 things to watch as high school football kicks off with first day of practice in Illinois
The resumption of West Aurora and East Aurora rivalry highlights Rick Armstrong’s 10 things to watch in 2024 as practice begins.
Column: Days away from retirement, Kane County Judge Clint Hull looks back on decades of work in the courtroom
After years as a prosector and judge, Hull reflects on his career and also looks ahead to what his future might hold.
Column: Star power of Paramount’s latest Copley Theatre offering includes the magic of props and set design
There seems to be a surprise around every corner of the Paramount’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” playing through Sept. 1 at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.