Letters to the Editor

Letter: Chris Lauzen cares about his constituents

As a state Senator, Chris Lauzen has demonstrated what we most need in an elected official—he responds to and represents his constituents.

March 15th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: To my fellow voters

I am writing in support of Karin Herwick for the office of Circuit Clerk of Kane County.

March 8th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Endorsement for Kevin Burns

I am writing to endorse Kevin Burns for Kane County Board chairman.

March 8th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Corinne Pierog

I wish to call your attention to Corinne Pierog and her extensive preparation and readiness to head to Springfield as our 25th District Senator.

March 8th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thanks to everyone who participated in Five-O-Tattoo grand opening

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.

March 8th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Valente inconsiderate of KSB meeting attendees, disrespectful to expertise of Kaneland administration

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.

March 1st, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Last two ‘snow events’ a waste of fuel and wear and tear on city vehicles

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.

March 1st, 2012 | | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Support for Karin Herwick Candidate for Kane County Circuit Clerk

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.

March 1st, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Chris Lauzen

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.

March 1st, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In response to ‘My family was needlessly scared’

Last week a letter was posted in the Elburn Herald from Jennifer Hall.

March 1st, 2012 | | 3 comments | Continued

Letter: My family was needlessly scared

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.

February 23rd, 2012 | | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Who is wasteful?

The Hinckley Lions Club has held their annual auction for 38 years.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Supporting Lauzen for KC Board chairman

This letter is in support of Chris Lauzen, running for Kane County Board Chairman.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Hartwell for Circuit Court clerk

Like many Kane County residents, I have supported both Republicans and Democrats throughout the years.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: To the residents of Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions in Sugar Grove

The Rob Roy Drainage District No. 2 has submitted a signed IGA (intergovernmental agreement) between the village and the district.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Blood drive in Sugar Grove

The date has been set. Your donation of blood is urgently needed. Please plan on donating the “gift of life” on Monday, March 5.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: HMS food donation project

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.

February 23rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: A thank you to past and present members of the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District

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.

February 16th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Kevin Burns

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.

February 16th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Christine Johnson

On March 20, 2012, the residents of Illinois have some important choices to make regarding the officials that shape our government.

February 9th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Republican voters faced with a decision

Republican voters will be faced with a decision in the primary election to select a new Kane County Board chairman candidate.

February 2nd, 2012 | | 2 comments | Continued

Letter: Seeking Kaneland graduates

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.

January 19th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Too late to complain about increasing highway tolls

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.

January 5th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Elburn Chamber is renewing effort to welcome new businesses to town

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.

January 5th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thanks for supporting food drive

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.

December 29th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: What about small business?

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.

December 29th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thanks for supporting us

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.

December 29th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Chris Lauzen

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.”

December 29th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Elburn Chamber thanks Lions Club for Pork Chop Dinner

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.

December 22nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Dear Friends

Thank you for the yarn donations given to me after the kind article in the Elburn Herald.

December 22nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thank you for supporting fire safety education

As participants in the Elburn Christmas Walk, the Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Bureau would like to thank everyone for their support.

December 22nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Sugar Grove Corn Boil wraps up 2011 and prepares for the New Year

As we head into colder weather and the holiday season, the Sugar Grove Corn Boil is probably the furthest from most people’s minds.

December 15th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued