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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Lou Ann Cates, stage manager for the Paramount Theater in Aurora, sets up for the Aurora Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday. (Corey R. Minkanic/Special to The Beacon News)
You could say Lou Ann Cates has access to everything that's important to her right under one roof. Cates, 57, of Aurora, has spent 30-plus years working behind the scenes at the Paramount Theatre. She puts actors and crews in their places, calls the cues, pulls the curtain and, basically, follows every moment of action on and off stage.


Web site: Paramount Theatre
Online: Stage Manager's Handbook

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'Twilight' talk on the Web
Looking for a place to talk "Twilight"? Look no further. The Beacon News will be hosting an online forum for the hugely anticipated movie adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance. Starting Friday, the day of the film's release, go to our entertainment page and look for the Twilight Talk link.

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Pickup showdown
Even though sales are slumping across the board, pickup trucks still comprise a huge part of the new vehicle market. The 2009 model year sees two all-new pickups: the perennial best-selling vehicle Ford F-150 and the upstart Dodge Ram 1500.
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Crime rate drops in the Fox Valley
Crime decreased in all five Aurora-area counties last year, mirroring state and national drops in violent and property crimes. Statistics released today by the Illinois State Police show major crime is down in Kane, Kendall, Will, DuPage and DeKalb counties -- even when adjusting for population growth.

On the Web: State police report
Fire leaves St. Charles house uninhabitable
A female resident discovered her house was on fire when she heard a strange noise and noticed flames outside a front window in west suburban St. Charles early Wednesday.

Border agents catch accused baby killer
Salvation Army outlook good despite economy
Engine trouble prompted early landing
Truck blocks Illinois 59 near I-88
Dial Corp. exiting Fox Valley after 44 years
COD OKs contract with new president
Fireman raised in Montgomery dies on the job
Elburn pays tribute to lifesaving doctor
Oswego considers option of eco-friendly lights
Shades of 2005: Gas prices dip below $2
Truck blocks Illinois 59 near I-88 Artificial tree catches fire in store Aircraft makes forced landing near Somonauk Axelrod named Obama White House aide Al-Qaida No. 2 insults Obama Bush twins show Obama girls the White House Calif. court to take up gay marriage ban Jurassic Park? Scientists map beast's DNA Man pays blind woman's 1 cent debt Al-Qaida No. 2 insults Obama Last model of laughingstock Yugo made Yugo inspired countless jokes
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Yes, dreams do come true. Gas prices in the Fox Valley have fallen below the $2 mark at some stations, a phenomenon that hasn't occurred here since January 2007. On Tuesday, at least seven stations along Route 34 in Oswego were selling gas from $1.97 to $1.99 a gallon.



Girls basketball: With the season still in its infancy, Sandwich has some things to be excited about in winning 35-31 over tournament host Somonauk on Tuesday.

Girls basketball: Through two games of this young season, it seems Hinkley-Big Rock has not missed a beat. They held their opponent to a mere 15 points for the second straight day at the Lady Bobcat Varsity Basketball Breakout Tournament, beating Plano 63-15 Tuesday.

Kane County Cougars: Aaron Nieckula's five-year ride as a member of the Kane County Cougars' coaching staff was a good one, but now it is time to move on.

Dempster gets 4-year deal from Cubs
Weak schedule gives Bears hope for division title
Indian Creek wins with 3 seconds left
Blackhawks road trip begins with a win
Rose-Gordon combo gives opponents fits
Sox move spring training to Glendale
Holler receives AU achievement award
Prep softball commentary: The women's softball coach at Mississippi State University wasn't making a political statement last week when he signed two more southpaw pitchers, West Aurora standout Stephanie Becker and Des Moines East's Kylie Vry. He was just beefing up his future rotation for the rigors of the always-tough Southeast Conference schedule.



Girls volleyball postseason: St. Charles East entered Saturday night's Class 4A state championship volleyball match as the decided underdog against Benet Academy. Not so fast.

Photos: Saints win title

Check out the football brackets Vote: Top star of the quarterfinals? Steve Tucker's Super 25 after quarterfinals Maine South's fast start buries Broncos 3-5-3 defenses go on attack vs. spread Venson's quick strikes spark Hilltoppers Break it Down: A very eventful opening round






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