Randy Hultgren U.S. Rep., District 14 (R)

Since the people of the 14th District chose me to be their representative in Washington last year, I have fought hard to bring accountability and responsibility back to Congress.

The village of Sugar Grove announced in early September that it intended to end its pursuit of the proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District that had turned into a point of contention among various taxing bodies in the area.

by Lion Uwe Rotter, 2011 Elburn Days Chair
I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to the community for supporting our 82nd Elburn Days Festival, which took place Aug. 19-21, at Elburn Lions Park.

The Elburn Leo Club is a youth group of boys and girls ranging in age from 8 years to 18 years old who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs.

Two weeks ago, the Sugar Grove Library Board surprised the community when it voted 4-2 to terminate the employment of 21-year Library Director Beverly Holmes Hughes.

How can one give up that which they love? When the call of another dream is stronger.

I love teachers, respect state employees, appreciate local public employee unions’ accommodations, but fear that state worker union leadership is driving us off the cliff.

by Christopher Nelson
Public Information Officer Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office
As the population of residents over age 60 grows in Illinois—and in the United States—so has the opportunity for the abuse and neglect of seniors.

As word spread that the state legislature was considering eliminating Local Government Distributive Funds (LGDF)—the portion of income taxes collected by the state and returned to municipalities …

In 1969, the first-ever state income tax was authorized by the governor and state legislature in the state of Illinois.

As word spread of the death of Osama Bin Laden Sunday, the vast majority of us turned to the news to find out more. For Sugar Grove resident and terrorism expert Mike Fagel, he prepared to go on the news.

James, who uses a wheelchair, wants to rent an apartment in a building with stairs in the entryway. Linda, whose depression is eased by the companionship of her dog, faces eviction for violating her landlord’s “no pets” policy.

The week of April 10-16, 2011, is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, a time to honor victims and the advocates of victims’ rights.

With the April 5 election approaching, we have fielded numerous questions on who we plan to endorse, and in general, if we plan to endorse anyone.

With its Jan. 21, 2010, ruling on Citizens United v FEC, the United States Supreme Court overturned a longstanding ban on the use of corporate profits to fund political advocacy—a ban spawned decades earlier by bald, wholesale corruption in politics in this country.

Parents for Megan’s Law (PFML), a national not-for-profit community and victims’ rights organization, announced today that they have launched a sex offender e-mail alert program for Illinois residents.