Denise Crosby

Column: Fox Valley’s ‘Love Letters to America’ focus on blessings to we the people

July 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

"Love Letters to America" project a perfect fit as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Column: Child sex abuse cases are tough stories that need to be told

July 3, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

When the alleged abuser is a respected member of the community, we are appalled even more because we tend to link trust and status together when, in fact, prominent people...

PENN Entertainment President and CEO Jay Snowden, left, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, center, and PENN Senior Vice President Rafael Verde enjoy a laugh after the ribbon cutting at Hollywood Casino Aurora on June 24, 2026. (Rick West/Daily Herald)

Column: New Aurora casino opens with high energy, big expectations

June 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As far as ribbon cuttings go, the one held Wednesday afternoon for Aurora’s new Hollywood Casino was a sure bet to be more spectacular than most.

Samantha Albright Campbell, center, who was married recently in the park in Aurora named after her grandparents, has many fond memories of her childhood with Chet and Judy Albright, whom she shares a moment with many years ago in this photo. (Samantha Campbell)

Column: Love and legacy celebrated in Aurora park named after bride’s grandparents

June 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Samantha Albright and Josh Campbell exchanged vows on Saturday in Chet and Judy Albright Park in Aurora, which was named in honor of Samantha’s grandparents.

Jakob Alberti holds up the bike he rode across 27 countries to get to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for Germany's opening World Cup match. (Jakob Alberti)

Column: German soccer fan and Aurora Rotary leader share special bond

June 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For the past 21 months, a longtime member of the Aurora First Light Rotary Club has been following the remarkable bicycle journey of Jakob Alberti of Germany, who spent time...

The 40+ Double Dutch Aurora-Naperville Sub Club performs in downtown Aurora. The group will be taking part in upcoming Juneteenth activities in the Aurora area. (Aurora in Black)

Column: Aurora-area Double Dutch Club jumps into fun, friendships and community service

June 19, 2026 at 10:16 a.m.

In 2021, Kimberly Ball-Williams launched the 40+ Double Dutch Aurora-Naperville Sub Club at a fitness center in Aurora, which eventually moved to the Fry Family YMCA in Naperville, where a...

The newly-renovated Entrance 4 of RiverEdge Park in Aurora is near the Pedestrian Bridge over the Fox River. (Troy Stolt/For The Beacon-News)

Column: RiverEdge Park renovations in Aurora designed to elevate experience for fans and performers

June 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

RiverEdge will officially open for the season on Saturday with the Blues on the Fox festival.

Column: Questions remain after AVAC controversy but missions to help vets continue

June 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

New Fox Valley Veterans Alliance moving forward with goal to help more veterans.

Prior to last year's Aurora Pride Parade, New England Congregational Church hosted an ecumenical celebration of the LGBTQ community, and will do so again this Sunday. (Rick Guzman)

Column: New England Congregational in Aurora continues its march for LGBTQ inclusivity

June 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

This Sunday, eight congregations will join together to celebrate Pride with a special ecumenical service at New England Congregational in Aurora before the city's annual Pride Parade downtown.

Hollywood Casino in downtown Aurora, as seen on May 29, 2026. The downtown casino was set to close at 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, with the planned opening of the new Hollywood Casino Aurora near Interstate 88 in the city set for June 24. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Column: Casino leaves downtown Aurora but its mark will remain: ‘It helped put Aurora on the map’

June 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With the new Hollywood Casino Aurora set to open near Interstate 88 in the city on June 24, longtime casino site in city's downtown closes.

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