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		<title>Editorial: Sugar Grove opened Pandora’s Box, and here are the results</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24651/2012/05/17/editorial-sugar-grove-opened-pandoras-box-and-here-are-the-results/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[	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.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: We have choices</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24563/2012/05/17/letter-we-have-choices/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Lauzen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whew! What did you think about your most recent property taxes? Mine went up nearly 12 percent, and I don’t like it.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Time to work together for the good of Elburn</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24562/2012/05/17/letter-time-to-work-together-for-the-good-of-elburn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lee Newtson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: No deals to reduce school impact fees</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24561/2012/05/17/letter-no-deals-to-reduce-school-impact-fees/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24561/2012/05/17/letter-no-deals-to-reduce-school-impact-fees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jeff MacKenzie]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	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.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Kaneland John Stewart says thanks</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24560/2012/05/17/letter-kaneland-john-stewart-says-thanks/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24560/2012/05/17/letter-kaneland-john-stewart-says-thanks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Kaneland John Stewart Elementary would like to graciously thank the following businesses for their generous donations to our Spring Basket Auction.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks from the Elburn American Legion</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24436/2012/05/10/letter-thanks-from-the-elburn-american-legion/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24436/2012/05/10/letter-thanks-from-the-elburn-american-legion/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dennis Richmond]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	The Elburn American Legion Post No. 630 wishes to thank everyone who supported and participated in our annual raffle draw-down on April 27. Also, a special thank you for a great meal provided by Northside Pub.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Fine Arts Creative Center taking next steps</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24435/2012/05/10/letter-fine-arts-creative-center-taking-next-steps/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24435/2012/05/10/letter-fine-arts-creative-center-taking-next-steps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Robin Kittleson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Fine Line Creative Arts Center has a long history in the Fox Valley community. Located on five acres in rural St. Charles, our campus is comprised of two buildings set in the midst of a beautiful prairie.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: ‘K-Train’ derails Bulls</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24434/2012/05/10/letter-k-train-derails-bulls/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24434/2012/05/10/letter-k-train-derails-bulls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watching Derrick Rose’s knee give way was heartbreaking. Franchises struggle when the franchise player goes down. Let’s see ... and there was (also) the toe, the knee, the groin, the ankle and the back.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: State launches ‘Start Seeing Motorcycles’ campaign</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24433/2012/05/10/guest-editorial-state-launches-start-seeing-motorcycles-campaign/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24433/2012/05/10/guest-editorial-state-launches-start-seeing-motorcycles-campaign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Josh Kauffman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With motorcycle riding season officially under way, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police, Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), and A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education (ABATE) teamed up to kick off the “Start Seeing Motorcycles” campaign across the state and urge all motorists to share the road.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: ‘Be excellent to each other’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24287/2012/05/03/editorial-be-excellent-to-each-other/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24287/2012/05/03/editorial-be-excellent-to-each-other/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[From the Editor's Desk]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For years following the 9/11 tragedy, high-level government officials continued to remind the public to “stay vigilant” whenever they were asked what the general public can or should do while going about their daily lives.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: McDole PTO to host trivia night</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24286/2012/05/03/letter-mcdole-pto-to-host-trivia-night/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24286/2012/05/03/letter-mcdole-pto-to-host-trivia-night/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Michelle Moser]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The McDole PTO in Montgomery will host its first annual trivia night at Open Range Southwest Grill in Sugar Grove on Saturday, May 5, at 6 p.m. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Sugar Grove talks trash</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24285/2012/05/03/letter-sugar-grove-talks-trash/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24285/2012/05/03/letter-sugar-grove-talks-trash/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cindy Galbreath]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The village of Sugar Grove and Waste Management were pleased to roll out the expanded refuse contract, which now includes a refuse toter. The delivery of the toters to all village residents is complete; however, it appears they have created several questions. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks from the Kaneland Foundation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24284/2012/05/03/letter-thanks-from-the-kaneland-foundation/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24284/2012/05/03/letter-thanks-from-the-kaneland-foundation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beth Sterkel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Kaneland Foundation wishes to thank Cooking for Kids sponsors:]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: Trying to make a difference every day</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24171/2012/04/26/guest-editorial-trying-to-make-a-difference-every-day/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/24171/2012/04/26/guest-editorial-trying-to-make-a-difference-every-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kevin O’Boyle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When I retired in February of 2010, I thought about one of my favorite videos that my company would show to new management featuring Lou Holtz. At the end of the video, Lou said that the bottom line was at the end of the day everyone had to ask themselves, “Did I make a difference today?”]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks for giving the gift of life</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24170/2012/04/26/letter-thanks-for-giving-the-gift-of-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Elburn American Legion Auxiliary of the Daniel Simpson Post No. 630 would like to thank everyone who gave the gift of life on April 12, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: 13 years in a row</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24169/2012/04/26/letter-13-years-in-a-row/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The village of Elburn has again been qualified as a 2011 Tree City USA. Thanks to the support of the village trustees and the work of the village Tree Board, this is the 13th consecutive year that this honor has been bestowed on the village.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks for attending the April 19 dinner</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24168/2012/04/26/letter-thanks-for-attending-the-april-19-dinner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Elburn American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 630 would like to thank everyone who attended the American Legion Auxiliary spaghetti supper on April 19 at the Elburn American Legion Hall.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thank you for coming together to help Illinois tornado victims</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24055/2012/04/19/letter-thank-you-for-coming-together-to-help-illinois-tornado-victims/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alexa Hill]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	Wow! What can I say but thank you. I would like to thank everyone who came out in support of our Tornado Relief Fundraiser at Hill’s Country Store a couple of weeks ago. We raised over $2,150.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks for attending local ribbon cutting</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24054/2012/04/19/letter-thanks-for-attending-local-ribbon-cutting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[H. Jack Hansen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As Ambassador and Ribbon Cutting Event Coordinator for the Elburn Chamber of Commerce, I thank everyone that responded to my request to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Chico’s Tacos in Elburn.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Help! Your votes are needed to help a very special young lady</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24157/2012/04/19/letter-help-your-votes-are-needed-to-help-a-very-special-young-lady/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:23:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sue Poterek]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I have entered a special needs student of mine in a contest. Kiley has cerebral palsy and currently suffers from daily seizures, which makes life very difficult for her at times.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: Building on the values of No Child Left Behind</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/24053/2012/04/19/guest-editorial-building-on-the-values-of-no-child-left-behind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eric Smith]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary.

	Yet the law is still making the news, as several states are applying for waivers from the law. Some school officials have found it difficult to meet the law's standards requiring that every student—even those that are poor or in minority groups—make progress each year.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: Equal Pay Day</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23942/2012/04/12/guest-editorial-equal-pay-day/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23942/2012/04/12/guest-editorial-equal-pay-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's no doubt that women have made great strides the past 50 years.

	"Help wanted—male/Help wanted—female" ads are a thing of the past.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Syverson thanks voters for re-election support</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23935/2012/04/12/letter-syverson-thanks-voters-for-re-election-support/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23935/2012/04/12/letter-syverson-thanks-voters-for-re-election-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I would like to thank the voters for the confidence they placed in me in our recent Illinois primary election.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Yellow school bus may become endangered species in Illinois</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23941/2012/04/12/letter-yellow-school-bus-may-become-endangered-species-in-illinois/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23941/2012/04/12/letter-yellow-school-bus-may-become-endangered-species-in-illinois/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Remember when we walked three miles to school every day, uphill both ways through snow, sleet, hail and torrential rain? School children in Illinois may soon return to those good old days.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Congrats to Republican nominees</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23840/2012/04/05/letter-congrats-to-republican-nominees/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23840/2012/04/05/letter-congrats-to-republican-nominees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[William Keck]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the Republican nominees in the contested March 2012 Primary, representing Kane County or parts thereof:]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: The downtown deadline approaches</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23834/2012/04/05/editorial-the-downtown-deadline-approaches/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23834/2012/04/05/editorial-the-downtown-deadline-approaches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If nothing changes, on April 15 at 12:01 a.m., the parking lot in downtown Elburn will close. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: More vigilance is needed</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23831/2012/04/05/letter-more-vigilance-is-needed/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23831/2012/04/05/letter-more-vigilance-is-needed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Russell Johnson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We need to be more vigilant as to what is happening around us.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Warm welcome to Chico’s Tacos</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23742/2012/03/29/letter-warm-welcome-to-chicos-tacos/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23742/2012/03/29/letter-warm-welcome-to-chicos-tacos/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jack Hansen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you were a contestant, an observer or a volunteer participating in the Dewey Dash last year (an event sponsored by the Town and Country Library), you will remember the fantastic delicious tacos donated by Chico’s Tacos.  They received rave reviews from everyone. ]]></description>
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		<title>Guest editorial: Rest in peace?</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23743/2012/03/29/guest-editorial-rest-in-peace/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23743/2012/03/29/guest-editorial-rest-in-peace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[David Blanchette]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dawn Cobb]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>State agency encourages citizens to protect historic grave markers</strong>
	Spring has sprung and that often leads people to clean closets, tidy up their yards, and tackle projects like clearing their land of debris. Too often that debris might be old, broken grave markers.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Acknowledging omitted contributors to ‘Knight of Fun’ fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23741/2012/03/29/letter-acknowledging-omitted-contributors-to-knight-of-fun-fundraiser/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23741/2012/03/29/letter-acknowledging-omitted-contributors-to-knight-of-fun-fundraiser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:13:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carolyn Komel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	Our recent advertisement thanking our wonderful donors was missing four important donors. Waste Management, 101.9 WTMX The Mix, Shanne Kuipers and Teresa Panico.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: Time to look in the mirror, Mr. Valente</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23674/2012/03/22/editorial-time-to-look-in-the-mirror-mr-valente/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23674/2012/03/22/editorial-time-to-look-in-the-mirror-mr-valente/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:56:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, we published a story in which a Kaneland School Board discussion turned into a debate, and then into a conflict, and ultimately devolved into a shouting match.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: A thank you to those who donated blood</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23599/2012/03/22/letter-a-thank-you-to-those-who-donated-blood/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23599/2012/03/22/letter-a-thank-you-to-those-who-donated-blood/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joy Rubo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You donated the “gift of life.” We and Heartland Blood Center thank you from the bottom of our hearts.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Don’t forget the judges on election day</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23484/2012/03/15/letter-dont-forget-the-judges-on-election-day/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23484/2012/03/15/letter-dont-forget-the-judges-on-election-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:30:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[John G. Locallo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, March 20, voters will have a chance to cast their ballot in the Illinois primary for national, state and local offices.]]></description>
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		<title>Sunshine Week: Accountability requires openness</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23473/2012/03/15/sunshine-week-accountability-requires-openness/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23473/2012/03/15/sunshine-week-accountability-requires-openness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The timing was apropos when Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a binding opinion regarding the disclosure of invoices between attorneys and the public bodies they represent. The opinion is dated March 12, which marked the beginning of National Sunshine Week.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Lauzen for Kane County Board Chairman</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23486/2012/03/15/letter-lauzen-for-kane-county-board-chairman/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23486/2012/03/15/letter-lauzen-for-kane-county-board-chairman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Thomas Coughlin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	When I was mayor of Geneva from 1997 to 2001 and throughout Chris Lauzen's tenure as state senator, he was helpful to our city, as well as neighboring cities in his jurisdiction.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Rickert endorses Wallet for auditor</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23485/2012/03/15/letter-rickert-endorses-wallet-for-auditor/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23485/2012/03/15/letter-rickert-endorses-wallet-for-auditor/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:22:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[David J. Rickert]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is my pleasure to be able to endorse Laura C. Wallett for the position of Kane County Auditor in the Republican Primary Election.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks for supporting Kaneland wrestling program</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23483/2012/03/15/letter-thanks-for-supporting-kaneland-wrestling-program/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23483/2012/03/15/letter-thanks-for-supporting-kaneland-wrestling-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cindy Rogers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Kaneland wrestling team and their families, we'd like to extend our appreciation to our community members that made donations in support of Kaneland's annual Knight of Fun fundraiser.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Terry Hunt for Kane County Auditor on March 20</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23482/2012/03/15/letter-terry-hunt-for-kane-county-auditor-on-march-20/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23482/2012/03/15/letter-terry-hunt-for-kane-county-auditor-on-march-20/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Melisa Taylor]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After participating and attending many political election events throughout this election season, I have come to respect Terry Hunt for his goals, his work ethic and his unconditional respect for others.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: A variety of endorsements</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23481/2012/03/15/letter-a-variety-of-endorsements/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23481/2012/03/15/letter-a-variety-of-endorsements/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jon Zahm]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As voters work more and more to pay their ever increasing mortgages and taxes, they have less time to carefully review the credentials and platforms of the candidates.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Bob Tiballi</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23480/2012/03/15/letter-in-support-of-bob-tiballi/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23480/2012/03/15/letter-in-support-of-bob-tiballi/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:17:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joan Thompson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a laboratory professional and Kane County registered voter, I write to wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Bob Tiballi for Kane County Coroner. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Here we go again</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23479/2012/03/15/letter-here-we-go-again-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carol Green]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When in my early 20s, in the early 1970s, while living in California, I experienced gas rationing and a huge spike in price.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of a new tax for Elburn police pension purposes</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23478/2012/03/15/letter-in-support-of-a-new-tax-for-elburn-police-pension-purposes/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23478/2012/03/15/letter-in-support-of-a-new-tax-for-elburn-police-pension-purposes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[David Broz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On March 20, voters will be asked to approve a new tax to fund the pensions of village of Elburn police officers. I am writing this  in support of passing the referendum.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Chris Lauzen cares about his constituents</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23477/2012/03/15/letter-chris-lauzen-cares-about-his-constituents/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23477/2012/03/15/letter-chris-lauzen-cares-about-his-constituents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:16:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jan Strasma]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a state Senator, Chris Lauzen has demonstrated what we most need in an elected official—he responds to and represents his constituents.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: What does it mean to be a hometown newspaper?</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23377/2012/03/08/editorial-what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-hometown-newspaper/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It means many things, but the overriding aspect of the term is “service.” As a hometown newspaper, it is our responsibility to serve our communities by helping strengthen the many connections that exist in our communities—the connections between residents and each other, their local governments and schools, as well as businesses and the various organizations that exist.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: To my fellow voters</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23376/2012/03/08/letter-to-my-fellow-voters/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23376/2012/03/08/letter-to-my-fellow-voters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:16:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am writing in support of Karin Herwick for the office of Circuit Clerk of Kane County.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Endorsement for Kevin Burns</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23374/2012/03/08/letter-endorsement-for-kevin-burns/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23374/2012/03/08/letter-endorsement-for-kevin-burns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:16:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bob Piper]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I am writing to endorse Kevin Burns for Kane County Board chairman.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Corinne Pierog</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23373/2012/03/08/letter-in-support-of-corinne-pierog/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23373/2012/03/08/letter-in-support-of-corinne-pierog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wish to call your attention to Corinne Pierog and her extensive preparation and readiness to head to Springfield as our 25th District Senator. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks to everyone who participated in Five-O-Tattoo grand opening</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23375/2012/03/08/letter-thanks-to-everyone-who-participated-in-five-o-tattoo-grand-opening/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23375/2012/03/08/letter-thanks-to-everyone-who-participated-in-five-o-tattoo-grand-opening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Ambassador for the Elburn Chamber of Commerce, thanks to everyone who participated in the grand opening/ribbon cutting event on Friday, March 2, for Five-O-Tattoo located in Elburn.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: An appeal for communication, time</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23289/2012/03/02/editorial-an-appeal-for-communication-time/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23289/2012/03/02/editorial-an-appeal-for-communication-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If nothing changes, the parking lot in downtown Elburn at the corner of Main (Route 47) and Shannon streets will close March 15. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Valente inconsiderate of KSB meeting attendees, disrespectful to expertise of Kaneland administration</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23288/2012/03/01/letter-valente-inconsiderate-of-ksb-meeting-attendees-disrespectful-to-expertise-of-kaneland-administration/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23288/2012/03/01/letter-valente-inconsiderate-of-ksb-meeting-attendees-disrespectful-to-expertise-of-kaneland-administration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Susan Hazen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	On Monday, Feb. 13, I attended the Kaneland Board of Education (BoE) meeting, with the agenda item of interest for me being the proposed areas of cuts to meet the 2012-13 school year budget. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Last two ‘snow events’ a waste of fuel and wear and tear on city vehicles</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23287/2012/03/01/letter-last-two-snow-events-a-waste-of-fuel-and-wear-and-tear-on-city-vehicles/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23287/2012/03/01/letter-last-two-snow-events-a-waste-of-fuel-and-wear-and-tear-on-city-vehicles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Joe Cacic]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Regarding snow removal, the last two "snow events" we had—each of which produced a fraction of an inch—the city decided to unleash our snow plows, complete with salt spreading, when the weather forecast called for temperatures in the 40s later in the day.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Support for Karin Herwick Candidate for Kane County Circuit Clerk</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23285/2012/03/01/letter-support-for-karin-herwick-candidate-for-kane-county-circuit-clerk/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23285/2012/03/01/letter-support-for-karin-herwick-candidate-for-kane-county-circuit-clerk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Karen McCannon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I would like the residents of Kane County to consider Karin Herwick for Circuit Clerk. Karin grew up in Sugar Grove with her parents, Gary and Kathi Wilson, and is a graduate of Kaneland High School and Aurora University.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Chris Lauzen</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23284/2012/03/01/letter-in-support-of-chris-lauzen-3/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23284/2012/03/01/letter-in-support-of-chris-lauzen-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:45:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Drew Frasz]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a lifelong resident of Kane County and a member of the Kane County Board, I have an admittedly biased opinion that Kane County is a great place to live, work and raise a family. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In response to ‘My family was needlessly scared’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23283/2012/03/01/letter-in-response-to-my-family-was-needlessly-scared/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23283/2012/03/01/letter-in-response-to-my-family-was-needlessly-scared/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Shevon Ramirez]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	Last week a letter was posted in the Elburn Herald from Jennifer Hall.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: Let’s follow the Mallard Point example</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23166/2012/02/24/editorial-lets-follow-the-mallard-point-example/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23166/2012/02/24/editorial-lets-follow-the-mallard-point-example/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[	At the end of January, we devoted this space to echoing the sentiments of many residents and leaders in the area by publicly urging Sugar Grove officials to return to the negotiating table to find a resolution for the years’ long search for a way to end the drainage problems in the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: My family was needlessly scared</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23165/2012/02/23/letter-my-family-was-needlessly-scared/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23165/2012/02/23/letter-my-family-was-needlessly-scared/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jennifer Hall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Not sure if this is considered "news," but I thought I would share in hopes that it doesn't ever have to happen to anyone else. ]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Who is wasteful?</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23164/2012/02/23/letter-who-is-wasteful/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23164/2012/02/23/letter-who-is-wasteful/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hinckley Lions Club has held their annual auction for 38 years.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Supporting Lauzen for KC Board chairman</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23163/2012/02/23/letter-supporting-lauzen-for-kc-board-chairman/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23163/2012/02/23/letter-supporting-lauzen-for-kc-board-chairman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This letter is in support of Chris Lauzen, running for Kane County Board Chairman.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Hartwell for Circuit Court clerk</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23162/2012/02/23/letter-in-support-of-hartwell-for-circuit-court-clerk/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23162/2012/02/23/letter-in-support-of-hartwell-for-circuit-court-clerk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[	Like many Kane County residents, I have supported both Republicans and Democrats throughout the years.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: To the residents of Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions in Sugar Grove</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23161/2012/02/23/letter-to-the-residents-of-mallard-point-and-rolling-oaks-subdivisions-in-sugar-grove/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23161/2012/02/23/letter-to-the-residents-of-mallard-point-and-rolling-oaks-subdivisions-in-sugar-grove/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rob Roy Drainage District No. 2 has submitted a signed IGA (intergovernmental agreement) between the village and the district.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Blood drive in Sugar Grove</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23160/2012/02/23/letter-blood-drive-in-sugar-grove/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23160/2012/02/23/letter-blood-drive-in-sugar-grove/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The date has been set. Your donation of blood is urgently needed. Please plan on donating the “gift of life” on Monday, March 5.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: HMS food donation project</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23144/2012/02/23/letter-hms-food-donation-project/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23144/2012/02/23/letter-hms-food-donation-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eighth-grade students at Kaneland Harter Middle School are participating in a food donation service project to support the Northern Illinois Food Bank from now to March 1.]]></description>
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		<title>Feb. 22-29 webpoll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23135/2012/02/22/feb-22-29-webpoll/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23135/2012/02/22/feb-22-29-webpoll/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What should be done before the Community Congregational Church in Elburn closes the parking lot in downtown Elburn?

Let us know here!]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: Elburn Herald scholarship applications due March 1</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23023/2012/02/16/editorial-elburn-herald-scholarship-applications-due-march-1/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23023/2012/02/16/editorial-elburn-herald-scholarship-applications-due-march-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:09:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Students that choose to pursue higher education after graduating high school are faced with a tough challenge: to achieve the goal of graduating college, they will have to potentially take on massive debt.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: A thank you to past and present members of the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23022/2012/02/16/letter-a-thank-you-to-past-and-present-members-of-the-elburn-and-countryside-fire-protection-district/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23022/2012/02/16/letter-a-thank-you-to-past-and-present-members-of-the-elburn-and-countryside-fire-protection-district/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:09:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jim Feece]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I, James Roy Feece, wish to thank (the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District) for your support and appreciation over the 37 years as trustee and friend.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Kevin Burns</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23021/2012/02/16/letter-in-support-of-kevin-burns/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23021/2012/02/16/letter-in-support-of-kevin-burns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:07:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kurt Wehrmeister]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I have known Kevin Burns for more than 30 years—since he was in high school. I know his family and his character. I have seen how he reacts to both success and adversity.]]></description>
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		<title>Feb. 15-22 webpoll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/23012/2012/02/15/feb-15-22-webpoll/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/23012/2012/02/15/feb-15-22-webpoll/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Draper</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If a good student is accepted into a college but cannot afford it, should the government step in and pay?

Click to vote/comment.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: Happy birthday, Mr. President; we can still learn from you</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22970/2012/02/10/guest-editorial-happy-birthday-mr-president-we-can-still-learn-from-you/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22970/2012/02/10/guest-editorial-happy-birthday-mr-president-we-can-still-learn-from-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dan Rutherford]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One year ago, our state celebrated the 100th birthday of President Ronald Reagan, a true Illinoisan, to recognize his accomplishments and celebrate the prosperity he brought to America.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Christine Johnson</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22900/2012/02/09/letter-in-support-of-christine-johnson/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22900/2012/02/09/letter-in-support-of-christine-johnson/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On March 20, 2012, the residents of Illinois have some important choices to make regarding the officials that shape our government.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: We need to integrate people with disabilities into our communities</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22782/2012/02/02/guest-editorial-we-need-to-integrate-people-with-disabilities-into-our-communities/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22782/2012/02/02/guest-editorial-we-need-to-integrate-people-with-disabilities-into-our-communities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I commended Governor Quinn on his plans to close state institutions in Tinley Park and Jacksonville. While this move is expected to save taxpayers $20 million annually, that pales in comparison to opportunities this will open for people with disabilities.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Republican voters faced with a decision</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22781/2012/02/02/letter-republican-voters-faced-with-a-decision/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22781/2012/02/02/letter-republican-voters-faced-with-a-decision/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:09:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mark Wissing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Republican voters will be faced with a decision in the primary election to select a new Kane County Board chairman candidate.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: Sugar Grove officials, come back to the negotiating table</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22753/2012/01/27/editorial-sugar-grove-officials-come-back-to-the-negotiating-table/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22753/2012/01/27/editorial-sugar-grove-officials-come-back-to-the-negotiating-table/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sean Michels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After years of their basements filling up with water due to stormwater runoff, the residents of the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions could see light at the end of the tunnel.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Perfect timing</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22667/2012/01/26/letter-perfect-timing/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22667/2012/01/26/letter-perfect-timing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bill Wulff]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thursday evening, while reading the guest editorial of Kyla Kruse of the Energy Education Council, I read and took a mental note of the program guidelines before a storm, and I was personally pleased to realize that I passed probably 98.5 percent of the suggestions. I hope other Elburn Herald readers did also.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest editorial: Stay safe and warm during winter storms</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22636/2012/01/20/guest-editorial-stay-safe-and-warm-during-winter-storms/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22636/2012/01/20/guest-editorial-stay-safe-and-warm-during-winter-storms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<em>by Kyla Kruse
Energy Education Council</em>
	Extreme winter winds, unpredictable amounts of snow and rain, and fluctuating temperatures can result in severe freezing rain, sleet and ice storms.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Seeking Kaneland graduates</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22590/2012/01/19/letter-seeking-kaneland-graduates/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22590/2012/01/19/letter-seeking-kaneland-graduates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Judy W. Fabrizius]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I am a teacher at Kaneland High School, and one of the projects I have my students participate in is writing a five-year letter.]]></description>
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		<title>Jan. 18-25 web poll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22569/2012/01/18/jan-18-25-web-poll/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22569/2012/01/18/jan-18-25-web-poll/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Draper</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Webpoll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What kind of games do you enjoy the most?]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: Staffing changes allows us to offer more</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22500/2012/01/12/editorial-staffing-changes-allows-us-to-offer-more/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22500/2012/01/12/editorial-staffing-changes-allows-us-to-offer-more/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago, we used this space to recap this past year at the Elburn Herald, as well as to introduce new Assistant Editor Keith Beebe.

	This week, we would like to announce the change in position of former Assistant Editor and new Web Editor, Ben Draper.]]></description>
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		<title>Jan. 11-18 webpoll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22480/2012/01/11/jan-11-18-webpoll/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22480/2012/01/11/jan-11-18-webpoll/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Draper</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Webpoll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you support the Elburn Station development in Elburn? Vote and comment here.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: Department on Aging offers tips to help seniors prepare for winter</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22379/2012/01/05/guest-editorial-department-on-aging-offers-tips-to-help-seniors-prepare-for-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22379/2012/01/05/guest-editorial-department-on-aging-offers-tips-to-help-seniors-prepare-for-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:28:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With winter temperatures finally arriving, Illinois Department on Aging Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., reminded older adults and their families to get ready for the cold weather.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Too late to complain about increasing highway tolls</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22378/2012/01/05/letter-too-late-to-complain-about-increasing-highway-tolls/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22378/2012/01/05/letter-too-late-to-complain-about-increasing-highway-tolls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Russell Johnson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[During the next few weeks, newspaper editors and talk show hosts will be inundated with protests for having to pay the new high toll/tax to use Illinois’ highways.
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		<title>Letter: Elburn Chamber is renewing effort to welcome new businesses to town</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22377/2012/01/05/letter-elburn-chamber-is-renewing-effort-to-welcome-new-businesses-to-town/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22377/2012/01/05/letter-elburn-chamber-is-renewing-effort-to-welcome-new-businesses-to-town/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jack Hansen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Elburn Chamber of Commerce is embarking on a renewed effort to welcome new businesses to Elburn, as demonstrated by the recent grand opening and ribbon cutting of Made From Scratch Pastries.]]></description>
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		<title>Jan. 4-11 Webpoll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22472/2012/01/04/jan-4-11-webpoll/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22472/2012/01/04/jan-4-11-webpoll/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Draper</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Webpoll]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[What kind of new business would you like to see in your hometown? Sound off here.]]></description>
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		<title>Editorial: A thank you and an introduction</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22270/2012/01/01/editorial-a-thank-you-and-an-introduction/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22270/2012/01/01/editorial-a-thank-you-and-an-introduction/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan Wells]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I entered 2011 with a sense that it was going to be a life-changing year for me, one way or another. I had been discussing the idea of buying Kaneland Publications Inc.—and thereby the Elburn Herald—off and on for years, and the discussions had essentially ran their course.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks for supporting food drive</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22294/2011/12/29/letter-thanks-for-supporting-food-drive/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22294/2011/12/29/letter-thanks-for-supporting-food-drive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Elburn Fire Department would like to thank the community for the generous support we have received this holiday season in collecting food for our local food pantry.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: What about small business?</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22269/2011/12/29/letter-what-about-small-business/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22269/2011/12/29/letter-what-about-small-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dave Richmond]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	In January of this year, Gov. Pat Quinn, House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton passed the largest tax increase on business and working families.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thanks for supporting us</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22293/2011/12/29/letter-thanks-for-supporting-us/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22293/2011/12/29/letter-thanks-for-supporting-us/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:30:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We live in a very caring community, and that was demonstrated on Dec. 17 when the Elburn Fire Department, Elburn Jewel-Osco and its customers generously donated non-perishable food items to the Fire Department’s food drive, which benefitted the Elburn Food Pantry.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: In support of Chris Lauzen</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22295/2011/12/29/letter-in-support-of-chris-lauzen-2/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22295/2011/12/29/letter-in-support-of-chris-lauzen-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an area newspaper in the end of November, Kevin Burns was directly quoted as saying, “I think those who have a vested interest in Kane County will decide that this race is the most important one on the ballot this spring. Whoever wins the race is going to have the chance to set the tone for county government for years to come.”]]></description>
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		<title>Merry Christmas from the Elburn Herald</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22245/2011/12/25/merry-christmas-from-the-elburn-herald/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22245/2011/12/25/merry-christmas-from-the-elburn-herald/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All of us at the Elburn Herald join in saying "Thank You" and we wish you a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year!

-Elburn Herald Staff]]></description>
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		<title>Change of course demonstrates effective governing</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22227/2011/12/22/change-of-course-demonstrates-effective-governing/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22227/2011/12/22/change-of-course-demonstrates-effective-governing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Elburn Village Board changed course this week when it decided to postpone a move to place a home rule referendum before the voters during this spring’s election.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Elburn Chamber thanks Lions Club for Pork Chop Dinner</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22149/2011/12/22/letter-elburn-chamber-thanks-lions-club-for-pork-chop-dinner/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cindy Gurke]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Elburn Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a great thank you to the Lion’s Club for the wonderful pork chop dinner provided to our community.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Dear Friends</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22148/2011/12/22/letter-dear-friends/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22148/2011/12/22/letter-dear-friends/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sally Compton]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you for the yarn donations given to me after the kind article in the Elburn Herald.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Thank you for supporting fire safety education</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22147/2011/12/22/letter-thank-you-for-supporting-fire-safety-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kelly Callaghan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As participants in the Elburn Christmas Walk, the Elburn &#038; Countryside Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Bureau would like to thank everyone for their support.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: A good day to celebrate freedom</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22057/2011/12/15/guest-editorial-a-good-day-to-celebrate-freedom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:18:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ken Paulson]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It's the holiday that got away.

	Today is the 220th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, a critical turning point in the history of this country and one that transformed this nation forever. Still, you won't find any Bill of Rights greeting cards in local stores.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Sugar Grove Corn Boil wraps up 2011 and prepares for the New Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Beverly Hughes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As we head into colder weather and the holiday season, the Sugar Grove Corn Boil is probably the furthest from most people's minds.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Elburn Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22055/2011/12/15/letter-elburn-chamber-of-commerce-christmas-stroll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cindy Gurke]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Elburn Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll was a great success with over 1600 people participating. We would like to thank all the businesses who helped make this happen.]]></description>
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		<title>Guest Editorial: Fit Kids 2020 grants aim to fight childhood obesity epidemic</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21958/2011/12/08/guest-editorial-fit-kids-2020-grants-aim-to-fight-childhood-obesity-epidemic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tom Schlueter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<em>Tom Schlueter
Public Information Officer
Kane County Health Department</em>
	The Making Kane County Fit for Kids Funders Consortium is pleased to announce the award of 11 grants to local agencies and community groups.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: SG Library to hold public forum regarding search for new director</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pat Graceffa]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Sugar Grove Public Library will hold a public forum on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in Library Meeting Room C to gather public comments on the search for a new library director.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: A thank you from the Between Friends Food Pantry</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21956/2011/12/08/letter-a-thank-you-from-the-between-friends-food-pantry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Karen McCannon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Between Friends Food Pantry wants to thank the surrounding community for its extreme generosity.]]></description>
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		<title>Letter: Suggestion for picketers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think if Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers wants to protest the village of Elburn for hiring an out-of-town contractor, they should at least get out of their cars and picket, rather than sitting in a car reading the paper and sleeping.]]></description>
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		<title>We hope to see you at the Stroll</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21932/2011/12/01/we-hope-to-see-you-at-the-stroll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Wells</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of us at the Elburn Herald, the season starts a little bit later, when we turn our office into a life-sized Kandyland game, loosely based on the children’s Candyland board game. ]]></description>
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