ELBURN—When Meagan Seals of Elburn was born nearly seven months ago, her parents and doctors did not expect her to live more than two weeks.

ELBURN—Who would have thought the term “necessity is the mother of invention” could actually apply to a sump pump?

ELBURN—The Elburn Planning Commission has a vacancy since the resignation this month of one of its seven members, Mark Wilson.

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.

ELBURN—The village of Elburn will close east North Street from First to Main streets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

ELBURN—The Elburn Police Department currently issues burning permits for outdoor fires. However, Police Chief Steve Smith suggested during the July 12 Public Safety Committee meeting that the Elburn & Countryside Fire Department should do the inspections for burn permits.

Chris Stojan (left) was on hand Sunday at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center as local farmers got the chance to sell their produce. Stojan sold corn and tomatoes to local residents Dave Rissman and Jan Callaghan.

ELBURN—When Elburn resident Darlene Marcusson steps down from her position as Lazarus House executive director at the end of 2010, it will not be because she can no longer handle the 14-hour days she has grown accustomed to working, or because she is interested in pursuing other employment.

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.

An Elburn resident was among 10 Aurora University faculty and staff members honored by colleagues at a retirement reception at the Aurora Country Club.

ELBURN—Have you ever wondered who helps the baby raccoons whose mother was run over by a car, the infant opossums trapped in a window well or the ducklings searching for their mother?

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.

For those hoping that one day they would see Elburn-bred Bill Sweatt putting on the Indian head sweater of the Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks, commence disappointment.

However, there now exists an opportunity for the Colorado College graduate to make inroads to the National Hockey League another way: through Toronto.

Updated July 3, 2010 at 12:27 p.m.
An Elburn woman has been indicted in a March 2009 crash that killed a McHenry County man.

ELBURN—The Mad Hatter Cafe’s grand opening on Sunday offered children a chance to decorate their own cupcakes, which drew many families to the event at Party Animals, 118 N. Main St., Elburn.