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Say ‘same-sex marriage’ and the fight is on
“If you want to start a fight in this country, say something about gay marriage. Anything.” So writes Beacon-News Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman.
How cancer has touched the lives of area residents
Beacon-News Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman talks with Fox Valley residents who have been stricken with cancer, and how they and their loved ones have responded to the challenge.
West schools have new anti-bullying program
Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman writes “From the new movie, “Bully” to President Obama’s support of the Safe Schools Improvement Act in the House of Representatives (HR1648) and Senate (S506), the topic of bullying seems to be very much on the minds of Americans as we recently marked the 13th anniversary of the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado.”
Papadolias fund to benefit from alums’ Ballydoyle concert
Aurora musicians will take center stage on Saturday at Ballydoyle Irish Pub in downtown Aurora to benefit the Meg Papadolias Endowment for the Arts Fund.
Auroran helps the homeless across the land
Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman writes “No matter where we wander, Aurora always seems to pull its former citizens back. This week Diane Nilan, former associate director of Hesed House, who has been criss-crossing the country on an advocacy campaign to address homelessness, was back in the City of Lights to speak at Aurora University ... ”
For fallen soldier’s family, a celebration of life
Tuesday night, before leaving for Springfield to hear the reading of a proclamation honoring their late son in the Illinois House of Representatives, Bob and Mary Patterson invited close friends and family to celebrate what would have been Christopher Patterson’s 21st birthday. It seemed almost …
Arthouse movies find a home in Aurora
Jeannie Norris’ dedication for arthouse films moves her to find a venue for them at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora.
Anti-trust legislation is one of Sherman family legacies
Beacon-News Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman looks to her ancestor, Senator John Sherman, who wrote the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, in the current conflict over digital media consolidation.
Kickstarter helps local musician rev up first album
In a tough economy, it can take a little extra creativity to make your dream a reality. Local musician, Andrea Dawn recently found a way to finance her first solo album through a website called “Kickstarter” and the final product will be released on Tuesday.
Would a Veterans Court help in this case?
Beacon-News Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman writes “Cynthia Ralls of Plano has been on a crusade to help her daughter Amber Alvarez get drug treatment and stay out of prison. She has not only enlisted everyone she knows, but contacted politicians, journalists, and anyone who will listen to help with her mission.”
Through stormy times, the band plays on
Beacon-News Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman writes, “Maybe you heard the collective exhale on Aurora’s West Side last Friday. With Steve Orland’s guilty plea and sentencing, many questions — including whether West High’s music department would be hiring a permanent replacement — were answered.”
Sherman: Pastors weigh in on contraception debate
Beacon-News Viewpoint columnist Deena Bess Sherman talks to two Aurora area pastors on their views about the controversy over federally mandated contraception coverage in health policies and offers some thoughts of her own.
Don’t reward mudslingers by electing them
I am so tired of hearing people complain about mudslinging and the increasing ugliness of political campaigns when we keep rewarding the mudslingers with reelection! Some of the best candidates are the ones with no personal fortune or party war-chest to fund their negative campaigns. …
It takes all of Aurora to address challenges
The city of Aurora’s Task Force on Affordable Housing, which has a wide spectrum of members, is a good way to address affordable housing issues in Aurora, according to Beacon-News Viewpoint page columnist Deena Bess Sherman.
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Fox Valley Orchestra is staging a comeback
Longtime Fox Valley residents may remember the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, which brought music to our area for decades before disbanding in 2001. Happily, the music is back, though the name has changed to simply “Fox Valley Orchestra.”