MAPLE PARK—Theo Mirkut, a Maple Park resident and junior at the Illinois Math and Science Academy, was recently selected by the National Rifle Association (NRA) as one of 45 students in the country who will partake in...

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove residents in attendance during the village Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday night wanted to make it clear that they very much enjoy their open burning rights.

MAPLE PARK—There is a rich history behind the stretch of Lincoln Highway that travels through Maple Park, and that history is currently represented on an interpretive mural that was installed in the heart of downtown Maple Park...

KANE COUNTY—It was less than a month ago when Old Second Bank was ordered by the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of Currency to raise its capital ratio to 8.75 percent by Sept. 30 ...

ELBURN—Just about every facet of Ryan Anderson's life has revolved around the Elburn area: he was born here, grew up here, and worked here at Northern Fs Inc., after he graduated high school.

SUGAR GROVE—Chicago-based vocal ensemble Table for 5 performed for Kaneland Harter Middle School students on May 18, belting out a handful of musical numbers while also teaching students the importance of emphasizing the visual aspects of performance...

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday voted 5-1 to approve a text amendment allowing the use of non-standard at-grade pavement in driveway right-of-way aprons.

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday recognized district staff who will retire this June.

KANELAND—As someone who admits to never having any luck with playing sports, Kaneland High School junior Kayley McPhee caught a glimpse of the world of high school competition when she qualified to represent Kaneland at the World...

KANELAND—A District 302 staff member has been recognized as an Educator of the Year in Kane County.

SUGAR GROVE—In the world of aviation, earning a spot on Aviation International News' (AIN) survey of the top 40 fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities in the country is like winning the Super Bowl. Earning the No.1 spot on...

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College will discontinue its Magnet Place preschool program when the current semester ends this month, and some parents aren't happy about it.

SUGAR GROVE—The message from those in attendance during the Sugar Grove Village Board meeting on Tuesday was clear: the village should have a Veterans Park.

AURORA/SUGAR GROVE—Bob Rieser began working for the city of Aurora in May 1971 as a summer college intern while working toward a degree in civil engineering.

Local residents help family of Iraq veteran facing long line of hardships ELBURN—Hard luck stories are far from uncommon during this time of poor economic stability, but “hard luck” wouldn't even begin to describe what Elburn resident Steve...

KANELAND—Another year, another successful display of visual and performing arts by the Kaneland community.

ELBURN—The Elburn Chamber of Commerce at its Winter Dinner on Feb. 19 named Bill Brauer as the Member of the Year.

The Sugar Grove Planning Commission at its special meeting on March 30 reviewed two items that were continued from the Planning Commission's meeting agenda on March 16, including a request for variances regarding the expansion of Scot...

SUGAR GROVE—Producers Chemical Co. is about to make the switch from Batavia to Sugar Grove.

ELBURN—Who'd have ever thought the Dewey Decimal System and cardiovascular activity could be involved in the same event? Yet, that's exactly the case with the Elburn Town and Country Public Library's seventh-annual Dewey Dash 5k and one-mile run/walk,...

KANELAND—All things artistic will be on display during the 12th annual Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival on Sunday, April 10.

KANE COUNTY—Kane County residents voting on the April 5 ballot will have the option to approve the Forest Preserve District Land Acquisition and Preserve Improvement Referendum, which would give the district $30 million to acquire land and...

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Planning Commission on March 16 reviewed four items on its agenda, including petitions for the relocation of Division One Fitness, expansion of Scot Industries' current location on Route 30, and expansion of Producers...

KANELAND—After nearly three months of financial projections, targeted cost centers and budget analysis, the Kaneland School District on Monday presented the School Board with its finalized cost reduction plan for the 2012 fiscal school year.

KANELAND—It is safe to say Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School is getting the most out of its curriculum.

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday evening held a discussion regarding its 2011-12 budget, including general, capital project, debt service, refuse and police pension funds.

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels could feel the pressure as he was about to square off against Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner before a crowd of onlookers, Batavia High School cheerleaders and the clanging school band.

KANELAND—Kaneland School Board discussions regarding the district's budget reduction plan for the 2012 fiscal year have typically been about financial projections and cost centers since the plan went into motion last December.

SUGAR GROVE—Farmers Market vendors in Sugar Grove will now have to learn how to pronounce “Bensidoun.”

KANELAND—Few activities can hammer home the importance of a school subject matter like a field trip. And when that trip is to a state on the East Coast, then you're talking about a one-of-a-kind learning experience.

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove resident Pat Graceffa has served as market manager of the Sugar Grove Farmer's Market the last seven years.

KANELAND—The Kaneland School District on Monday presented the School Board with an initial cost reduction plan that will seek to cut $1 million in expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year.