Kaneville

The search continues

Kaneville discusses changes in search for enforcement officer
KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Village Board last Thursday decided to change directions with tits current search for a Zoning and Building Enforcement Officer, while members are still trying to solidify the officer’s duties, and re-evaluate the financial aspect of outsourcing the job.

January 27th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Folk and fame

The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival kicked off the new season with Lee Murdock’s Hometown Concert. The event took place on Saturday at the Kaneland High School auditorium. Murdock (left) had a special guest, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Jim Post.

January 13th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Elburn man dies in single-car accident

Kaneville Township—An Elburn man died following a single-vehicle accident on Monday in unincorporated Kaneville Township.

January 13th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville trustees discuss zoning, building code officer

KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Village Board last Thursday discussed the hiring of a Village Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Officer.

December 23rd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Photo gallery: Weather can’t dampen Christmas spirit

Drizzly weather didn’t dampen spirits at the Christmas in Kaneville event Saturday morning, which took place throughout the village.

December 9th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Apron exhibit at 1840 Farley House

KANEVILLE—Not long ago, aprons were an everyday part of a woman’s apparel as she worked in the kitchen. It’s main purpose was to protect the dress she wore, since she didn’t have too many, and it was easier to wash.

December 2nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Do-over?

Winter weather may damage recent road repairs
KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Village Board on Nov. 17 discussed the possibility of having to redo some road repairs they made during the last few months, depending on the events of this winter.

November 25th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Nov. 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.

November 11th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville to commemorate KHS baseball state champs

KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Village Board on Oct. 20 passed a resolution to purchase signs commemorating the Kaneland High School’s Boy’s Baseball State Championship.

October 28th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Community aids KUMC after theft

KANEVILLE—Kaneville United Method-ist Church members earlier this month put together several themed gift baskets for the church’s Beef Supper and Bazaar on Oct. 15.

October 21st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

MP man gets prison for thefts

MAPLE PARK—A Maple Park man was sent to prison for his role in several thefts in 2010 in a rural Kane County town.

October 1st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Village Clerk announces pending departure

KANEVILLE—After years of service to the Village of Kaneville, Village Clerk Sandy Weiss will be stepping down from her position next year.

September 23rd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Board happy with speed signs

Kaneville—Members of the Kaneville Village Board announced that the speed signs they have been working on getting installed over the past few months have been installed and are working great.

September 2nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Photo Gallery: Kaneville Fest at its finest

Residents pose for a photo celebrating the 175th anniversary of Kaneville Township; a similar photo was taken 25 years ago.

September 2nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Playing to the home crowd

After being unable to play at last year’s Kaneville Fest, the local band Back Country Roads (BCR) is ready rock the community with some country music.

August 27th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Garages, lawns fill for community garage sales

As the doors of Kaneville open for Kaneville Fest, garage doors on several houses in town will also be open in hopes of finding buyers for items no longer needed.

August 26th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville celebrates 175 years at fest

Kaneville’s history will come alive on Sunday, Aug. 28, when prominent and interesting characters from the early days of the township will be portrayed by current residents during the Kaneville Township Cemetery Walk.

August 26th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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175 years of community

The community is ready to come out and celebrate during Kaneville Fest on Friday through Sunday, Aug. 26-28, with not only a cake, but also a township picture.

August 25th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville Fest features library used book sale

Kaneville Public Library Director Ray Christiansen estimates that there will be approximately 8,000 books and about 1,500 videos, books on tape, etc. for sale at the Kaneville Fest used book sale.

August 25th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Village raises funds for fireworks

The fundraising for the Kaneville Fest fireworks never stops. As soon as enough money is raised for this year’s display, event organizers begin working on the following year’s show.

August 25th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville Fest 2011

Schedule of events for the Aug. 25-28 festival.

August 25th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Board saves money by reducing repairs

Kaneville—The Kaneville Village Board on Thursday discussed available possibilities for road work and repair of several major roads in the village.

July 29th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Kaneville man named to White House science post

Kaneville—Gerald Blazey knew the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy was looking for someone. The distinguished research professor of physics at Northern Illinois University said a casual inquiry was made.

July 22nd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Movies under the stars

Cousins Jordyn Withey (left) and Morgan Withey enjoy a Bugs Bunny cartoon before the start of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice on Friday evening.

July 1st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville installs new village sign

Kaneville—After months of planning and location searching, the village of Kaneville has finally installed its new village sign.

June 27th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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A flap-jack of a time

Cathy Kovach flips and serves some pancakes at the Kaneville Fire Department’s pancake breakfast Sunday morning.

June 17th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville Cemetery Association to meet

Kaneville—The Kaneville Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the community center. For information, call (630) 557-2530.

June 9th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Residents want ‘speedway’ traffic to slow down

Kaneville—Kaneville will be getting some new speed limit signs that show drivers’ speed in response to resident complaints about the main drag through town—Harter Road—becoming a speedway.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville finds location for new roadside sign

Kaneville—Kaneville Village Board member Pat Hill told the board on April 21 that she had found a location within village limits to place the new roadside sign.

May 1st, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneville shares sign cost with county

Kaneville—The Kaneville Village Board on April 21 voted to approve cost sharing with Kane County on village speed enforcement signs.

April 29th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Continuing impact

Kaneville—About 60 people with shovels, garden gloves, rakes and brooms showed up on a misty morning for a little spring cleaning at the Conley Farm in Kaneville to get the gardens ready for community outreach programs in the coming months.

April 15th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Rocking the Reading Cafe

Kaneland—Enter the Reading Cafe at Blackberry Creek Elementary School on the second floor overlooking the library, and you won’t see a typical classroom, or library for that matter.

March 4th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued