Sugar Grove/Maple Park—National Guard Spc. Jessie Miles arrived home from Afghanistan just in time for Christmas. The 22-year-old Kaneland High School graduate had joined the National Guard a year out of high school, went through basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and was stationed in California when she was deployed overseas about a year ago.

MAPLE PARK—While continuing to deal with limited finances in 2012, Maple Park officials still hope they can make the improvements the village needs.

Maple Park—During 2011, the village of Maple Park was able to complete a few improvement projects and hold events, while at the same time being faced with the challenge of dealing with their limited finances.

Public bodies air concerns during final public hearing
MAPLE PARK—At the final public hearing regarding the proposed Maple Park TIF District, the Board of Trustees heard more comments and concerns from the residents, as well as representatives from the various taxing bodies affected.

MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park Village Board on Tuesday discussed the possibility of energy aggregation for the village.

MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park Village Board on Tuesday passed an ordinance amending the village’s previous liquor control ordinance.

The Lincoln Highway 4-H Club hosted the annual Halloween Parade on Monday at the Maple Park Civic Center. Gaven Hargrove (at right), 10, and Maddie McGrady, 9, pose as Frankenstein and his bride.

MAPLE PARK—At Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, the Maple Park Board of Trustees addressed an appeal from local tavern owners who’d like a change in the hours they are allowed to serve alcohol on Sundays.

MAPLE PARK—Howard and the White Boys, called Chicago’s hardest-working blues band, will perform at Acquaviva Winery on Sunday, Oct. 9, from noon to 6:30 p.m.

MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park High School Class of 1956 gathered at Papa G’s in Elburn for its 55th reunion on Sept. 10.

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

MAPLE PARK—The village of Maple Park will hold a second informational public meeting to discuss the Village Board’s proposed TIF District from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Maple Park—State Sen. Chris Lauzen (R-25) announced that a traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Route 38 and Meredith Road near Kaneland High School.

First baseman Aaron Williams of Annabelle’s Army gets the runner out at first base as they went on to win 9-4 against Bill’s Custom during the slow-pitch softball tournament at Maple Park’s Fun Fest on Saturday.

In the past, the Maple Park Fire Department has hosted a Touch-a-Truck event at the Maple Park Fun Fest.

This year, children will have the chance to have their own Fun Fest parade. Fun Fest has added a bike parade for kids in the afternoon before the big parade.