… And just like that, 2013 Consolidated Election season is over. Kaput. Finito. Tuesday’s election festivities resulted in some familiar officials staying put in their current position, as well as some new faces hitting the local government scene via big wins at the polls. Here’s what we know: • A highly competitive, combative village president [...]
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLocal News
Pint-sized bar opens
Paisano’s owners to open Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill in Elburn
ELBURN—Small-business owners Annette and Dick Theobald are tentatively scheduled to open the Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill, located at 117 North Main St.
Letter: Thank you to the voters
I would like to thank the residents of Sugar Grove for giving me the opportunity to serve as village president for another four years.
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland’s got talent
The 12th Annual Kaneland Talent Show, was held Friday at the auditorium.
April 11th, 2013 | Patti Wilk | Comments Off | ContinuedElburn plan commissioner wins seat on Village Board
ELBURN—Patricia Schuberg said that one of her major goals for the village, now that she has won a seat on the Elburn Village Board, is to get the word out about Elburn.
April 11th, 2013 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedCommunity Corner: The exciting 2013 Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival
The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival (KCFAF) promises to be an amazing celebration of the arts, with more than 30 professional visual and performing artists showcased, as well as over 500 student art pieces displayed and an art auction of student and professional work.
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedElburn residents may see water, sewer rate increase
Village considers adding a finance director
ELBURN—Residents may soon see an increase in their water and sewer rates if next year’s budget is approved. The increase was discussed at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
Earning his wings
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Nick Albano was held March 3 at the Congregational United Methodist Church of Christ in St. Charles.
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Comment regarding April 1 SG Township Board meeting
I attended the Sugar Grove Township meeting on April 1. Harry Davis was the acting supervisor since Dan Nagel was asked to resign.
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSugar Grove receives grant, fitness template
SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Board members on Tuesday accepted a grant to install countdown timers at the intersection of Route 47 and Galena Boulevard.
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: A thank you from Dave Anderson
To those who voted in Tuesday’s Consolidated Election, I wish to humbly thank you for the votes of support in a non-contested election.
April 11th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedTownship Board, residents clash over handling of former supervisor
SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Township meeting room on Monday was filled with approximately 35 community members—many of whom stood during public comment and spoke in defense of former township supervisor …
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | 6 comments | ContinuedMallard Point still an issue of contention for Geary
SUGAR GROVE—Long-simmering tensions between Village President Sean Michels and his challenger, trustee Kevin Geary, spilled into public view just weeks prior to the April 9 election for Village President.
April 5th, 2013 | Cheryl Borrowdale | 1 comment | ContinuedA facelift for Bob Jass Chevrolet
Bob Jass Chevrolet, 300 Main St. in Elburn, is in the midst of a complete remodel, required of all of General Motors dealerships. The remodel will double the size of the location’s showroom and service area, and create a new customer waiting area and service drive. Photos by Kimberly Anderson
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedBlackberry Township Supervisor
Two candidates will challenge for the seat of Blackberry Township supervisor on April 9
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedElburn Fire Protection trustee
Two candidates will vie for a seat on the Elburn Fire Protection Trustee Board
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneville Twp. Hwy. commissioner
Two candidates on April 9 will challenge for the position of Kaneville Township highway commissioner.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSG Fire Protection District trustee
John Guddendorf Jr. is one of three candidates who will seek a Sugar Grove Fire Protection District trustee seat on April 9. Sugar Grove Fire Protection District trustee candidates David Linden and Cheryl Wojciechowski did not reply to the Elburn Herald’s election questionnaire.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSG Township Supervisor
Four candidates are seeking the seat of Sugar Grove township supervisor.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedVirgil Twp. Hwy. commissioner
Two candidates vie for the seat of Virgil Township highway commissioner on April 9.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneville Twp. supervisor
Two candidates will vie for the Kaneville Township supervisor seat on April 9.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneville Twp. supervisor
Two candidates will vie for the Kaneville Township supervisor seat on April 9.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneville Village President
Two candidates will vie for the Kaneville Village President seat on April 9.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedWCC District Trustee
Five candidates will vie for two open seats on the WCC Board.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedProposition to increase the limiting rate of the Blackberry Township Road District
Blackberry TWP.—A referendum on the April 9 General Election ballot will ask Blackberry Township residents to vote on whether to increase the township road district’s limiting tax rate from 16.5 cents per $100 EAV (equalized assessed valuation) to 30.26 cents.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedShall video gaming be allowed in Sugar Grove?
Sugar Grove—An advisory referendum on the April 9 General Election ballot will ask Sugar Grove residents to vote on whether to allow video gambling machines in the village.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSugar Grove Library Board trustee
Two candidates and one write-in candidate will vie for two six-year term seats on the Sugar Grove Library Board
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSugar Grove Village Board
Two incumbents and three newcomers will vie for three open seats on the Sugar Grove Village Board.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMaple Park Village Board
Four candidates will compete for three four-year-term seats, while three other candidates will vie for two two-year positions.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedElburn Village Board trustee
Two incumbents and two newcomers will vie for three open seats on the Elburn Village Board in next month’s General Election.
April 5th, 2013 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedBaseball sees rough beginning on Missouri trail
KANELAND—Much like the Cubs going into Cardinals territory, there existed little welcome for the Chicago-area Kaneland Knights baseball squad (0-5).
April 4th, 2013 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedStuck by Barbs
Season opener sees Lady Knights stifled in Maple Park
KANELAND—After all the cancellations and scheduling switches, the Lady Knights’ soccer roster was ready for action.
