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Waubonsee Interpreting Program recognized

SUGAR GROVE—When it was established in 1976, Waubonsee Community College’s Interpreter Training Program (ITP) was the first of its kind in the state.

May 20th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Kane launches 2nd-chance program for drug offenders

Kane County—Some low-level felony drug offenders in Kane County will have the opportunity to avoid a permanent conviction on their record, and in some cases prison, if they agree to treatment under a new program of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

May 20th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets

ST. CHARLES—Spring is here, and with it comes kittens. Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets (H.E.L.P.) is seeking volunteers to care for orphaned kittens in their homes.

May 19th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Leading the nation

Waubonsee becomes first school to have automotive program named GreenLink Shop
Sugar Grove—Waubonsee Community College’s automotive technology facility has been named a GreenLink Shop by the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR).

May 19th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Aquascape Inc.’s Water Garden Weekend

T. CHARLES—Aquascape, Inc, the innovative leader of water features in North America and inventor of the low-maintenance ecosystem pond …

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Police blotter

The following reports were obtained from local police departments. The individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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KHS Madrigals sing at the ‘Cell

The Kaneland High School Madrigals performed the National Anthem before the Chicago White Sox game on Friday. Courtesy Photo

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Gardenology in Geneva

Stop by the welcome tents in front of the courthouse (100 S. Third St.) or down by Geneva Jakes at Dodson’s Place (407 S. Third St.) or at The Little Traveler (404 S. Third St.) to buy tickets to win Gardenology Day raffle prizes.

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Hogan Walker open house

Torrey Conard, Dick Marela and salesman Todd Pinkston discuss a John Deere lawn tractor at the Arends Hogan Walker Open House Saturday May 12, 2012.

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

West Suburban—still locally owned and operated after 50 years

Sugar Grove—It’s hard to ignore the success of a community bank surviving for 50 years, especially through recent economic times. Over the past 50 years, mergers and consolidations have turned locally owned banks into part of nationally owned chains.

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Editorial: Sugar Grove opened Pandora’s Box, and here are the results

The proposed Shodeen development in Elburn, referred to as Elburn Station, hit a roadblock Monday, and to be honest, that might not be a bad thing.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Our moms are the best!

For Mother’s Day, Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School third-grade teacher Sue Biddle assigned each of her students to write a persuasive essay on whey their mom is the best.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Elburn board fails to vote on school impact fees

Elburn—Progress on the Elburn Station development came to a halt on Monday night, after four Village Board trustees declined to vote on an agreement with the Kaneland School District.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

School Board states support of original IGA terms

KANELAND—Kaneland School Board members on Monday voted 7-0 to state their support of the terms included in a proposed Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the School District and the village of Elburn.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Welcome Home

Neighbors, friends help pave the way back home for Elburn woman
Elburn—Several women wearing large yellow rubber gloves sat in front of storage bins full of cleaning solution, methodically wiping down kitchen and other utensils. They joked as they cleaned.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Lady Knights end regular season in good shape

KANELAND—Despite dropping a potential preview for the upcoming regional title match to Burlington Central on Saturday, the Lady Knights have quietly meshed a roster of young and experienced, injured and healthy, and are about to dive foot first into playoff action.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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KHS boys one point short of NIB-12 bragging rights

KANELAND—Kaneland boys track had many competitors contributing to a winning effort during Friday’s second-ever Northern Illinois Big XII meet out at DeKalb’s Dresser Road digs.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: We have choices

Whew! What did you think about your most recent property taxes? Mine went up nearly 12 percent, and I don’t like it.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Time to work together for the good of Elburn

I have had a PO Box for years in the town of Elburn. Now I see a problem that needs to be resolved in the best interest of all.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: No deals to reduce school impact fees

On page 6A of last week’s Elburn Herald, there is an article of the Elburn Village Board’s consideration of a reduction in impact fees for a Shodeen construction project.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Kaneland John Stewart says thanks

Kaneland John Stewart Elementary would like to graciously thank the following businesses for their generous donations to our Spring Basket Auction.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Margaret M. Kellen

Margaret M. Kellen, 73, of Aurora, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at Provena Mercy Center.

May 17th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Sugar Grove garage sales

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove community garage sales are Friday and Saturday, June 1-2.

May 13th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Bob Jass Chevrolet ready to play ball with Elburn Baseball & Softball

ELBURN—Bob Jass Chevrolet is partnering with the Elburn Baseball & Softball in Elburn.

May 12th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Cougars Stadium gets new moniker

Kane County Cougars mascot Ozzie T. Cougar, Congressman Randy Hultgren, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns and Fifth Third Bank officials gather at Cougars Stadium for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, officially renaming the stadium Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

May 12th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

May 1 named TriCity Family Services Day by Batavia, Geneva, STC

GENEVA—TriCity Family Services kicked off national Mental Health Awareness Month by having a day named in its honor.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Reducing the stigma

GENEVA—May is the month designated for Mental Health Awareness, but TriCity Family Services (TCFS) works all year long to raise awareness and the importance of mental health.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Board approves Kindergarten extension program

KANELAND—School Board members on April 30 voted 7-0 to approve a Kindergarten extension program.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Treasurer sets due date for property tax bills

KANE COUNTY—Kane County Treasurer David J. Rickert recently announced that taxpayer’s 2011—payable 2012—property tax bills were mailed out this past week.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

May 11 police blotter

The following reports were obtained from local police departments. The individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

Steeples installed at St. Katharine Drexel

Sugar Grove—The construction project at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Sugar Grove reached a milestone May 1 when Schramm Construction installed two steeples at the site.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Aurora man guilty of violating amended stalking statute

AURORA—An Aurora man is the first person to be convicted by a Kane County jury under Illinois’ amended stalking statute.

May 11th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued