Kernel had a great time at the 2008 Corn Boil—and can’t wait for the 2009 edition. Illustrations by Ben Draper

Michael Weintraub, 5, of Elburn learns some magic from magician Brian Holt at the 2009 Elburn SummerFest, held Saturday at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center.

2009 Kaneland Cheerleader carwash held at Bob Jass Chevrolet, Elburn. Photos by Ben Draper

This 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS, or $25,000 in cash, is up for grabs at the 2009 Elburn Days, held this year Friday through Sunday, Aug. 21-23.

“Some days we are all just in tears when we don’t have relief."

Community officials from area villages, including Maple Park village president Kathy Curtis and Planning Commissioner Dale Weir, boarded a special train Tuesday in Elburn, as part of Operation Lifesaver.

Eleven members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) were in Sugar Grove to check out the course at Rich Harvest Farms Monday.

2001 Kaneland Grad and playwright Nic Wehrwein narrates during the premiere of his latest play, “The Acquisition of Van Vanburg Prints” at Sunday’s Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival.

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