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		<title>All about AYP</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22835/2012/02/03/all-about-ayp/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Beebe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erika Schlichter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeff Schuler]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANELAND—Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), instituted in 2003 as part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, is a measurement tool meant to ensure that every state school improve its standardized test scores in reading and mathematics each year through 2014.]]></description>
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		<title>Ripple effect</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22833/2012/02/03/ripple-effect/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Meredith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>One person can make a difference</strong>
	Sugar Grove—In the fall of 2010, 17 students in NIU Professor Jack King's Sociology 392: Organizing for Social Change class sat brain-storming ideas for a class project.]]></description>
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		<title>IEMA environmental personnel collect samples near Byron nuclear power plant</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22829/2012/02/03/iema-environmental-personnel-collect-samples-near-byron-nuclear-power-plant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Agency continues to monitor plant conditions through remote monitoring system</strong>
	SPRINGFIELD—Environmental monitoring personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are collecting samples around the Byron Nuclear Power Plant today to confirm that a steam release Jan. 30 (deemed an unusual event by the agency) poses no hazard to the public.]]></description>
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		<title>School bus crash on Granart Road in Big Rock Township</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22828/2012/02/03/school-bus-crash-on-granart-road-in-big-rock-township/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HINCKLEY-BIG ROCK—On Jan. 27 at approximately 8:10 a.m., Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies, Sugar Grove Police, Big Rock Fire Department and Sugar Grove Fire Department responded to a report of a school bus crash on Granart Road, between Rhodes and Dugan roads in unincorporated Big Rock Township.]]></description>
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		<title>Illinois DNR/ USFWS clarify status of gray wolves in Illinois</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22810/2012/02/03/illinois-dnr-usfws-clarify-status-of-gray-wolves-in-illinois/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service remind the public that the service’s recent action removing federal Endangered Species Act protection for gray wolves in portions of the Midwest has changed the status of wolves in Illinois.. ]]></description>
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		<title>Urgent need for O Negative blood donors</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22812/2012/02/03/urgent-need-for-o-negative-blood-donors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—Heartland Blood Centers, a nonprofit medical organization servicing 38 area hospitals, is struggling to meet the needs of patients with O Negative blood type in area hospitals.]]></description>
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		<title>Kane County State’s Attorney Office, Police plan Super Bowl Sunday ‘No Refusal’ operation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22830/2012/02/02/kane-county-states-attorney-office-police-plan-super-bowl-sunday-no-refusal-operation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Super Bowl Sunday is a celebration of football; a popular day to gather and party with family and friends.]]></description>
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		<title>Support for those who have lost loved ones</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22811/2012/02/02/support-for-those-who-have-lost-loved-ones-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a nonprofit organization offering support for those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is offering a series of programs in February for those who have experienced the death of a family member or other loved one.]]></description>
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		<title>Hansen-Furnas Foundation scholarships deadline approaches</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22707/2012/02/01/hansen-furnas-foundation-scholarships-deadline-approaches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Batavia—The Hansen-Furnas Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, charitable organization, announces the scholarship applications for the 2012-13 school year are now available.]]></description>
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		<title>Arnold and Mildred Erickson Scholarship deadline nears</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22708/2012/02/01/arnold-and-mildred-erickson-scholarship-deadline-nears/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sycamore—The Arnold and Mildred Erickson Charitable Foundation, Inc., administered by The National Bank and Trust Company of Sycamore, is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 academic year.]]></description>
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		<title>Scholarships for children of veterans</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22705/2012/02/01/scholarships-for-children-of-veterans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—Children of Illinois veterans, who are enrolled or have been accepted to any University of Illinois campus (Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield), can now apply for the “Children of Veterans Tuition Waiver,” according to state Sen. Chris Lauzen (R-Aurora). The completed applications must be returned by March 1.]]></description>
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		<title>‘Drop, Cover and Hold On’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22734/2012/01/31/drop-cover-and-hold-on/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>IEMA encourages participation in Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Feb. 7</strong>
	SPRINGFIELD—More than 152,000 Illinois residents have already registered to participate in a multi-state earthquake drill, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging even more groups and individuals to join in the second annual “Great Central U.S. ShakeOut” on Feb. 7.]]></description>
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		<title>IDOT, ISP, Illinois Tollway encourage motorists to prepare for winter driving condition</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22710/2012/01/29/idot-isp-illinois-tollway-encourage-motorists-to-prepare-for-winter-driving-condition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ann Schneider]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiram Grau]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials urged motorists to prepare for winter driving conditions.]]></description>
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		<title>January is National Radon Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22711/2012/01/28/january-is-national-radon-awareness-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Healthy Places Coalition is urging homeowners to have their homes tested for the presence of this odorless, tasteless and colorless gas as part of National Radon Awareness Month.]]></description>
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		<title>Veterinarian accepts post with Animal Control</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22738/2012/01/27/veterinarian-accepts-post-with-animal-control/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kimberly Rudloff]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County—Dr. Kimberly Rudloff, DVM, accepted an offer of employment as Kane County’s new Veterinarian/Administrator for the Kane County Animal Control Department. Dr. Rudloff will begin her duties on Monday, Feb. 6, at an annual salary of $88,000.]]></description>
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		<title>Down the drain?</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22752/2012/01/26/down-the-drain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Beebe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brad Sauer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brent Eichelberger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bruce A. Brown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drew Frasz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jim Stone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joe Wywrot]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mike Fagel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Sugar Grove ends Mallard Point drainage negotiations</strong>
	SUGAR GROVE—The solution to the drainage problems in the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions in Sugar Grove just became more complex.]]></description>
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		<title>IDNR reminds snowmobile operators to practice safety</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22733/2012/01/26/idnr-reminds-snowmobile-operators-to-practice-safety/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:42:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marc Miller]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Additional opportunities to take safety courses in 2012</strong>
	SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding snowmobile operators and riders to take extra caution this year when the snow begins to fall in Illinois. ]]></description>
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		<title>Agency on Aging seeks volunteer for advisory council</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22633/2012/01/24/agency-on-aging-seeks-volunteer-for-advisory-council/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County—The Agency on Aging of Northeastern Illinois is seeking a Kane County resident or person employed in Kane County to represent the county on its Advisory Council.]]></description>
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		<title>Start your adventure training now</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22631/2012/01/24/start-your-adventure-training-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Three-city adventure race chooses Aurora area</strong>
	Regional—The land and water trails of the Aurora area were key in determining the location of an inaugural adventure race planned for the region on May 27.]]></description>
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		<title>Local Senator’s son serves on USS Kidd</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22530/2012/01/15/local-senators-son-serves-on-uss-kidd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Lauzen]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—As widely reported on Jan. 6, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Kidd rescued an Iranian fishing boat that had been commandeered by suspected pirates just days after Tehran warned the United States to keep its warships out of the Persian Gulf.]]></description>
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		<title>Going green</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22533/2012/01/15/going-green/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Solar power system now operational at Midwest Groundcovers</strong>
	St. Charles—Midwest Groundcovers’ 99-acre nursery in St. Charles now utilizes 37.5 kilowatts (kW) of solar energy.]]></description>
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		<title>County Board votes for settlement with AFSCME</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22546/2012/01/14/county-board-votes-for-settlement-with-afscme/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22546/2012/01/14/county-board-votes-for-settlement-with-afscme/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Paul Kuehnert]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County—The Kane County Board voted Tuesday to authorize an agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3966 concerning the 45 Health Department union employees who were laid off Nov. 8, 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Folk and fame</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22532/2012/01/13/folk-and-fame/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kaneland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kaneville]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Jim Post]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lee Murdock]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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		<title>Pet massage, swimming rolled into one</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22529/2012/01/13/pet-massage-swimming-rolled-into-one/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Ron Hanik combines both in nearby A+ Pet Massage and Swimming</strong>
	Oswego—Ron Hanik of A+ Pet Massage and Swimming now offers canine massage and swimming in two convenient locations and economically-priced at 23 Washington Street in Oswego and 743 Edgewood in Wood Dale.]]></description>
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		<title>Forest preserve district reminds snowmobilers to be safe, sober on the trails</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22430/2012/01/09/forest-preserve-district-reminds-snowmobilers-to-be-safe-sober-on-the-trails/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rick Splittgerber]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Geneva—With winter officially here and snow sure to follow, the Kane County Forest Preserve District released a statement reminding snowmobilers to stay safe and follow the law.]]></description>
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		<title>New motor vehicle laws enforced by Illinois police</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22395/2012/01/07/new-motor-vehicle-laws-enforced-by-illinois-police/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22395/2012/01/07/new-motor-vehicle-laws-enforced-by-illinois-police/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Springfield—Beginning Jan. 1, Illinois State Police (ISP) began enforcing new motor vehicle laws that passed in 2011, as the push to decrease traffic fatalities remains a top priority for law enforcement officials across Illinois.  ]]></description>
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		<title>FitMama invites public to grand opening, ribbon cutting</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22448/2012/01/06/fitmama-invites-public-to-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22448/2012/01/06/fitmama-invites-public-to-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Erin Schaefer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[La Fox—FitMama is inviting women to bring their families and their resolutions to the FitMama grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. 1 p.m.]]></description>
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		<title>New electronic products disposal law in effect</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22432/2012/01/06/new-electronic-products-disposal-law-in-effect/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22432/2012/01/06/new-electronic-products-disposal-law-in-effect/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Meredith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elburn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dave Anderson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jeff Walter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ELBURN—Did you get a new TV for Christmas? Are you ready to throw out the old computer? You will have to find other ways to get rid of these outdated products, according to a new law. ]]></description>
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		<title>Illinois Recycling Association alerts residents to new Electronics Recycling Law effective Jan. 1</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22311/2012/01/01/illinois-recycling-association-alerts-residents-to-new-electronics-recycling-law-effective-jan-1/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22311/2012/01/01/illinois-recycling-association-alerts-residents-to-new-electronics-recycling-law-effective-jan-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Variety of electronics banned from landfills</strong>
	OAK PARK, Ill.—The Illinois Recycling Association announces a ban on the disposal of electronics in Illinois landfills as of Jan. 1.]]></description>
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		<title>Aurora Funders Consortium funding application</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22313/2011/12/30/aurora-funders-consortium-funding-application/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22313/2011/12/30/aurora-funders-consortium-funding-application/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—The Aurora Funders Consortium, consisting of Aurora Township, the INC Board, NFP and the United Way of the Fox Valley, has posted its 2012-13 funding application online at <a href="http://www.incboard.org/ApplReport.htm" target="_blank">http://www.incboard.org/ApplReport.htm</a>. All applications are due no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.]]></description>
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		<title>Kane County Animal Control needs volunteers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22223/2011/12/26/kane-county-animal-control-needs-volunteers/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22223/2011/12/26/kane-county-animal-control-needs-volunteers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	GENEVA—If you love animals and have two hours a week to spare, you might consider a volunteer program developed by Kane County Animal Control.v]]></description>
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		<title>Serendipity brings healing and relaxation</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22103/2011/12/17/serendipity-brings-healing-and-relaxation/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22103/2011/12/17/serendipity-brings-healing-and-relaxation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Meredith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laura Lipscomb]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[SYCAMORE—Whether you're looking for a candle, gem stones and jewelry, or a healing herbal treatment, you will find a calming and peaceful environment at Serendipity, a holistic wellness and gift space in Sycamore at 1325 E. State St.]]></description>
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		<title>Aurora woman could face prison time  for role in fatal 2009 motorcycle crash</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22131/2011/12/16/aurora-woman-could-face-prison-time-for-role-in-fatal-2009-motorcycle-crash/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22131/2011/12/16/aurora-woman-could-face-prison-time-for-role-in-fatal-2009-motorcycle-crash/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. CHARLES—An Aurora woman awaits sentencing that could include prison time for her role in a deadly crash on Route 47 that killed two area motorcyclists and injured several others nearly three years ago. ]]></description>
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		<title>Get ready for a colder and wetter winter</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22104/2011/12/16/get-ready-for-a-colder-and-wetter-winter/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22104/2011/12/16/get-ready-for-a-colder-and-wetter-winter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—The National Weather Service is forecasting that this winter will be “colder and wetter than average.” ]]></description>
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		<title>Send holiday video greeting to the deployed</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/22086/2011/12/15/send-holiday-video-greeting-to-the-deployed/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/22086/2011/12/15/send-holiday-video-greeting-to-the-deployed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Lauzen]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—Senator Chris Lauzen invites local military families with active servicemen and women to record and send a free personalized holiday season video greeting to their deployed family members.]]></description>
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		<title>Audit Commission to accept applications for auditor general post</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21907/2011/12/07/audit-commission-to-accept-applications-for-auditor-general-post/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21907/2011/12/07/audit-commission-to-accept-applications-for-auditor-general-post/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Lauzen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Frank Mautino]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Illinois—The Legislative Audit Commission announced this week that it is accepting applications from people interested in appointment as Auditor General of the State of Illinois.]]></description>
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		<title>IDOT program helps emergency responders</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21909/2011/12/05/idot-program-helps-emergency-responders/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21909/2011/12/05/idot-program-helps-emergency-responders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—A new program by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will provide first responders with critical information to improve emergency care for anyone involved in a car crash.]]></description>
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		<title>“Ice and Snow—Take It Slow”  campaign starts on Illinois roads</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21910/2011/12/04/%e2%80%9cice-and-snow%e2%80%94take-it-slow%e2%80%9d-campaign-starts-on-illinois-roads/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials stress safety by urging motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions.]]></description>
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		<title>Wayne resident appointed to state board for disabilities advocacy group</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21911/2011/12/02/wayne-resident-appointed-to-state-board-for-disabilities-advocacy-group/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21911/2011/12/02/wayne-resident-appointed-to-state-board-for-disabilities-advocacy-group/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WAYNE—Robert J. Molitor of Wayne was  sworn in as a member of the Board of Directors for The Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports.]]></description>
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		<title>Sugar Grove teen receives 2011 Roscoe Ebey Award</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21802/2011/11/24/sugar-grove-teen-receives-2011-roscoe-ebey-award/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21802/2011/11/24/sugar-grove-teen-receives-2011-roscoe-ebey-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Beebe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cole Rutter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pat Perez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Richard Ebey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roscoe Ebey]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Sheriff's Office presented its Roscoe Ebey Award to three nominees each of the last two years. This year, however, Sheriff Pat Perez knew that one nominee truly stood out from the rest of the field.]]></description>
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		<title>Fall prescribed burns in area forest preserves</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21613/2011/11/20/fall-prescribed-burns-in-area-forest-preserves/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21613/2011/11/20/fall-prescribed-burns-in-area-forest-preserves/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maple Park]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Conditions are once again almost right for the Forest Preserve District to perform prescribed burns in various natural areas throughout Kane County.]]></description>
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		<title>Winter storm preparedness week</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21578/2011/11/18/winter-storm-preparedness-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—Although winter officially arrives in five weeks, winter weather in Illinois could arrive much sooner.]]></description>
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		<title>Hultgren accepts applications for Spring interns</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21219/2011/11/14/hultgren-accepts-applications-for-spring-interns/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) is now accepting applications for spring semester internships in both his Washington, DC and Geneva offices.]]></description>
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		<title>KC Sheriff&#8217;s Office to begin prescription drug drop-off program</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21170/2011/11/11/kc-sheriffs-office-to-begin-prescription-drug-drop-off-program/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21170/2011/11/11/kc-sheriffs-office-to-begin-prescription-drug-drop-off-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Beebe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pat Gengler]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Do you have any unused prescription medication in your home? If so, there's something you can do with that medication instead of flushing it down the toilet or letting it sit idly on the counter.]]></description>
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		<title>Nov. 11 Police blotter</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21183/2011/11/11/nov-11-police-blotter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kaneville]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>Illinois vehicle crashes involving deer continue to decline</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21089/2011/11/06/illinois-vehicle-crashes-involving-deer-continue-to-decline/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21089/2011/11/06/illinois-vehicle-crashes-involving-deer-continue-to-decline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that collisions between vehicles and deer declined in 2010, and reminded motorists to once again be alert for deer along roadways during one of their most active periods of the year.]]></description>
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		<title>First 2011 West Nile case reported in Kane County</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21088/2011/11/05/first-2011-west-nile-case-reported-in-kane-county/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21088/2011/11/05/first-2011-west-nile-case-reported-in-kane-county/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[	ST. CHARLES—Kane County reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2011 this past week, a 63-year-old woman from St. Charles.]]></description>
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		<title>Hatcher goes door to door</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21093/2011/11/04/hatcher-goes-door-to-door/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/21093/2011/11/04/hatcher-goes-door-to-door/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy Kaczmarski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elburn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Featured]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kay Hatcher]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viki Delmer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[State Representative Kay Hatcher (left) visited Schmidt’s Towne Tap in Elburn on Wednesday to collect signed petitions from constituents helping get her name on the ballot for a re-election bid in the 50th District.]]></description>
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		<title>Sheriff’s Charity Car/Motorcycle Raffle raises $10,000 for Special Olympics</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/21087/2011/11/04/sheriff%e2%80%99s-charity-carmotorcycle-raffle-raises-10000-for-special-olympics/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pat Perez]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ELBURN—The 5th Annual Charity Car/Motorcycle Show brought in $10,000 for Special Olympics and attracted 145 cars, trucks and motorcycles.]]></description>
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		<title>Better Business Bureau  warns of job-hunting scams</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20980/2011/10/31/better-business-bureau-warns-of-job-hunting-scams/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20980/2011/10/31/better-business-bureau-warns-of-job-hunting-scams/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—If you’re looking for a job, you may see ads for staffing agencies that promise results. Many of these services may be legitimate and helpful, but others may misrepresent their services, promote outdated or fictitious job offerings, or charge high fees in advance for services that may not lead to a job.]]></description>
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		<title>No-Refusal Halloween weekend</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20992/2011/10/29/no-refusal-halloween-weekend/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20992/2011/10/29/no-refusal-halloween-weekend/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Halloween is best known for spooky costumes and scary pranks. Unfortunately, Halloween also is becoming is one of the deadliest times of the year on roads because of drunken driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.]]></description>
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		<title>Keep yourself (and your belongings) safe in the forest preserves</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20991/2011/10/29/keep-yourself-and-your-belongings-safe-in-the-forest-preserves/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20991/2011/10/29/keep-yourself-and-your-belongings-safe-in-the-forest-preserves/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2011 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—The Forest Preserve District of Kane County reminds preserve users to keep safety in mind when visiting forest preserves, parks and other large public areas, in the wake of recent vehicle burglaries in Kane and surrounding counties.]]></description>
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		<title>Delnor Foundation holds gala event to benefit cancer care</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20876/2011/10/24/delnor-foundation-holds-gala-event-to-benefit-cancer-care/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20876/2011/10/24/delnor-foundation-holds-gala-event-to-benefit-cancer-care/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craig Collins]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Matt Rodewald]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—The Delnor Foundation invites all local residents to make an impact on cancer care in the Fox Valley community by attending the 2011 Gala “Footloose and Cancer Free.” ]]></description>
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		<title>Kane County takes on lead poisoning with $1 million grant</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20871/2011/10/23/kane-county-takes-on-lead-poisoning-with-1-million-grant/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20871/2011/10/23/kane-county-takes-on-lead-poisoning-with-1-million-grant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Karen McConnaughay]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay and U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren announced last week that Kane County has been awarded a $1.04 million grant to address lead-based paint hazards in area homes and to develop a county-wide Healthy Homes Program. ]]></description>
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		<title>Domestic Violence Awareness Month focuses on help for victims</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20872/2011/10/22/domestic-violence-awareness-month-focuses-on-help-for-victims/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20872/2011/10/22/domestic-violence-awareness-month-focuses-on-help-for-victims/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 06:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the color of the ribbon is purple.]]></description>
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		<title>Girl Scouts start fall program</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20738/2011/10/17/girl-scouts-start-fall-program/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20738/2011/10/17/girl-scouts-start-fall-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NORTHERN ILLINOIS—The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Fall Product Program now gives community members the chance to donate snack items and new magazines to members of the military while helping raise funds to support local Girl Scouts.]]></description>
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		<title>FFA Chapter Grants awarded</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20676/2011/10/15/ffa-chapter-grants-awarded/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20676/2011/10/15/ffa-chapter-grants-awarded/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation awarded more than $1,300 in grant funds to FFA Chapters in the county.]]></description>
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		<title>Santa teams with bikers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20751/2011/10/14/santa-teams-with-bikers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:10:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts filled downtown Elburn to the brim on Sunday to collect toys and food for those in need during the annual DuKane chapter of A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education (ABATE) Toy and Food Run. ]]></description>
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		<title>Rep. Hatcher to co-host local EMS task force hearing</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20678/2011/10/14/rep-hatcher-to-co-host-local-ems-task-force-hearing/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20678/2011/10/14/rep-hatcher-to-co-host-local-ems-task-force-hearing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOX VALLEY—State Representative Kay Hatcher (R-Yorkville) is co-sponsoring a local hearing of the House Task Force on Emergency Medical Services Funding on Monday, Oct. 17, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove Campus.]]></description>
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		<title>Drivers needed for senior program</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20565/2011/10/10/drivers-needed-for-senior-program/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20565/2011/10/10/drivers-needed-for-senior-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE, MCHENRY COUNTIES—Drivers are needed for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs of McHenry and Kane Counties to help provide transportation for area senior citizens in need.]]></description>
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		<title>Motorcycles on parade</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20551/2011/10/09/motorcycles-on-parade/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lynn Meredith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maple Park]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Judy Kaenel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>700 bikers ride for charity</strong>
	ELBURN—Motorcyclists with toys strapped to their bikes will be in town Sunday, Oct. 9, as they gather at Knuckleheads Tavern in Elburn for the DuKane Toy and Food Run to benefit local DuPage and Kane County charities. ]]></description>
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		<title>Plant acorns and hickory nuts for tomorrow’s trees</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20563/2011/10/09/plant-acorns-and-hickory-nuts-for-tomorrow%e2%80%99s-trees/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20563/2011/10/09/plant-acorns-and-hickory-nuts-for-tomorrow%e2%80%99s-trees/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Looking for something to do with all those acorns and hickory nuts on your lawn? The Forest Preserve District needs acorns and hickory nuts—lots of them. ]]></description>
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		<title>Blackberry Farm hosts Pumpkin Weekends in October</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20570/2011/10/08/blackberry-farm-hosts-pumpkin-weekends-in-october/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20570/2011/10/08/blackberry-farm-hosts-pumpkin-weekends-in-october/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AURORA—Blackberry Farm will celebrate the fall season throughout October with its popular Pumpkin Weekends.]]></description>
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		<title>Flu season arrives—get vaccinated</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20561/2011/10/08/flu-season-arrives%e2%80%94get-vaccinated/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20561/2011/10/08/flu-season-arrives%e2%80%94get-vaccinated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 06:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Autumn is the beginning of the flu season, and now is a good time to think about protecting yourself with a flu vaccine. The Kane County Health Department encourages all residents to take the time to get a flu vaccine. ]]></description>
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		<title>Motorcycle parade route to stop traffic on Main Street</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20566/2011/10/07/motorcycle-parade-route-to-stop-traffic-on-main-street/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ELBURN—Motorists are advised that on Sunday, Oct. 9, there will be some traffic disruptions on Route 47 for the DuKane ABATE 25th Anniversary Toy and Food Run.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Elburn resident organizes fundraiser for friend&#8217;s son</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20601/2011/10/07/former-elburn-resident-organizes-fundraiser-for-friends-son/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith Beebe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ryan West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shane Darnell]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[YORKVILLE—Former Elburn resident Ryan West, a 1998 Kaneland High School graduate, is currently organizing the “Helping Hunter” fundraiser for Hunter Darnell, son of Yorkville High School wrestling coach Shane Darnell. ]]></description>
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		<title>‘Pitching Peanuts’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20574/2011/10/07/%e2%80%98pitching-peanuts%e2%80%99/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20574/2011/10/07/%e2%80%98pitching-peanuts%e2%80%99/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catherine Pauls]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Donors at the 59th annual Aurora Kiwanis Peanut Day sales at Wal-Mart in Batavia on Sept. 23 contribute to Aurora University students Matt Abens of Aurora and Catherine Pauls of Sugar Grove. ]]></description>
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		<title>Police blotter for Oct. 7</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20571/2011/10/07/police-blotter-for-oct-7/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20571/2011/10/07/police-blotter-for-oct-7/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>October events for Breast Cancer Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20564/2011/10/07/october-events-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20564/2011/10/07/october-events-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center announces several upcoming events to increase awareness and to help raise funds for the center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October:]]></description>
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		<title>Steel Beam Theatre fundraiser: The Kane County Scaregrounds</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20424/2011/10/03/steel-beam-theatre-fundraiser-the-kane-county-scaregrounds/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20424/2011/10/03/steel-beam-theatre-fundraiser-the-kane-county-scaregrounds/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Kane County Scaregrounds, a 4,000- square-foot haunted house in 3-D, opens at the Kane County Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 7, and runs weekends through Sunday, Oct. 30.]]></description>
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		<title>Kane County Farm Bureau receives national award for hunger relief effort</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20425/2011/10/02/kane-county-farm-bureau-receives-national-award-for-hunger-relief-effort/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20425/2011/10/02/kane-county-farm-bureau-receives-national-award-for-hunger-relief-effort/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Kane County Farm Bureau’s Harvest for ALL hunger relief effort was recently selected by the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) to receive one of just six Summit Awards for 2011.]]></description>
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		<title>Family turns heartache to helping hands</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20428/2011/10/01/family-turns-heartache-to-helping-hands/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20428/2011/10/01/family-turns-heartache-to-helping-hands/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan ONeill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Mary Agnes and Paul Zellmer's son, Jim Zellmer, developed Type 1 diabetes when he was just 6 years old. When he came home after six days in the hospital, he realized that this was not like the time his brother had his tonsils removed.]]></description>
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		<title>Rep. Hatcher to run for re-election</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20426/2011/09/30/rep-hatcher-to-run-for-re-election/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20426/2011/09/30/rep-hatcher-to-run-for-re-election/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[YORKVILLE—State Representative Kay Hatcher announced she will seek re-election to the General Assembly serving the 50th District, which serves approximately 600 square miles in Kendall, Kane and LaSalle counties. ]]></description>
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		<title>Food for the needy</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20433/2011/09/29/food-for-the-needy/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20433/2011/09/29/food-for-the-needy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Erin Cinto]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Aurora University cross country team members recently packed 18,615 dry meals at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora.]]></description>
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		<title>Kane County Sheriff’s Office looking for citizen of the year</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20305/2011/09/28/kane-county-sheriff%e2%80%99s-office-looking-for-citizen-of-the-year/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20305/2011/09/28/kane-county-sheriff%e2%80%99s-office-looking-for-citizen-of-the-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 06:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. CHARLES—Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez is accepting nominations for the Roscoe Ebey Citizen of the Year award.]]></description>
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		<title>Nominate someone for the TriCity Family Services’ Award</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20316/2011/09/26/nominate-someone-for-the-tricity-family-services%e2%80%99-award/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20316/2011/09/26/nominate-someone-for-the-tricity-family-services%e2%80%99-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Is there someone that you know who deserves to be recognized for their dedication to the community? ]]></description>
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		<title>Open house features alpacas &amp; fiber art</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20320/2011/09/24/open-house-features-alpacas-fiber-art/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20320/2011/09/24/open-house-features-alpacas-fiber-art/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan ONeill</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ty Vaughan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ELGIN—Alpaca baby Peaches made her entrance into the world at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. She emerged nose first; then one leg poked out.]]></description>
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		<title>Hultgren accepts Military Academy Applications</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20306/2011/09/24/hultgren-accepts-military-academy-applications/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20306/2011/09/24/hultgren-accepts-military-academy-applications/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) is accepting nomination applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies for summer 2012 admission.]]></description>
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		<title>Flu shots fight new form this year</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20317/2011/09/23/flu-shots-fight-new-form-this-year/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20317/2011/09/23/flu-shots-fight-new-form-this-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Influenza vaccine is now at local health departments, pharmacies and health care facilities around the state.]]></description>
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		<title>Senior matchmaker enhances lives</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20129/2011/09/19/senior-matchmaker-enhances-lives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy Kaczmarski</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Margarita Bonifaz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marilyn Bawauah]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Norma Turner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theresa Valez]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—A senior companion program that pairs up volunteers and seniors with the goal of enhancing their lives is expanding throughout southern Kane County.]]></description>
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		<title>Rep. Hatcher announces Foxy Readers Summer Reading Club graduates</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20131/2011/09/18/rep-hatcher-announces-foxy-readers-summer-reading-club-graduates/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20131/2011/09/18/rep-hatcher-announces-foxy-readers-summer-reading-club-graduates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[YORKVILLE—State Representative Kay Hatcher has announced the Class of 2011 graduates of her popular Foxy Readers Summer Reading Club.]]></description>
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		<title>Candidates switch seats in election bids</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20178/2011/09/17/candidates-switch-seats-in-election-bids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy Kaczmarski</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chris Lauzen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dave Richmond]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Karen McConnaughay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kevin Burns]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Redistricting creates 6 degrees of separation between area officials</strong>
	KANE COUNTY—After serving nearly 20 years in the Illinois State Senate, Chris Lauzen announced he’s running for Kane County Board Chairman. ]]></description>
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		<title>More than a century of tradition</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20132/2011/09/16/more-than-a-century-of-tradition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Big Rock Plowing Match set for Sept. 17-18</strong>

	Big Rock—On Sept. 17, a tradition will continue that began back in 1894. It is one of the longest running annual events in the state. It's the 117th Annual Big Rock Plowing Match.]]></description>
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		<title>Forest Preserve plans 6 info meetings to discuss master plan</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20017/2011/09/14/forest-preserve-plans-6-info-meetings-to-discuss-master-plan/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20017/2011/09/14/forest-preserve-plans-6-info-meetings-to-discuss-master-plan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County—The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold six Public Informational Meetings to revise its Master Plan.]]></description>
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		<title>Garfield Farm seeks help with dig</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19997/2011/09/13/garfield-farm-seeks-help-with-dig/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Campton Hills—Registrations are now being taken for individuals who wish to help with an archaeological excavation beginning Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Garfield Farm Museum.]]></description>
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		<title>Neighbors split on possible Pouley Road closing</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20023/2011/09/09/neighbors-split-on-possible-pouley-road-closing/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/20023/2011/09/09/neighbors-split-on-possible-pouley-road-closing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sandy Kaczmarski</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Denny Hawks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fred Dornback]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jan Jorstad]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joan Bergquist]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lisa Hodge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rodney Feece]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ELBURN—About nine people, including two township trustees, showed up at a public meeting to express their opinions about possibly closing the at-grade crossing at Pouley Road, if requested by Union Pacific once the Anderson Road bridge is complete.]]></description>
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		<title>The prince, princess of the plowmatch</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/20036/2011/09/09/the-prince-princess-of-the-plowmatch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Alexandrea Battistella]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dylan Bartlett]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eleanor Gengler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joey Spurlin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Johanna Gengler]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Niko Nunez]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Big Rock Plowing Match Prince and Princess Contest is just one of the many activities featured during the three-day festival, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 16-18, in Plowman’s Park in Big Rock.]]></description>
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		<title>Keck won’t run for re-election as Kane auditor</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19719/2011/08/29/keck-won%e2%80%99t-run-for-re-election-as-kane-auditor/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—William F. Keck announced he will not seek re-election to a sixth term as Kane County Auditor. Keck is one of the longest serving auditors in Kane County after being first elected in 1992.]]></description>
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		<title>IDOT, law enforcement launch crackdown on impaired driving</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19720/2011/08/26/idot-law-enforcement-launch-crackdown-on-impaired-driving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has partnered with Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state to kick off the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization, an intensive, two-week crackdown on impaired driving leading up to the Labor Day holiday.]]></description>
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		<title>Aug. 26 police blotter</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19752/2011/08/26/aug-26-police-blotter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maple Park]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Sugar Grove]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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		<title>Virgil Township Assessment Roll published</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19734/2011/08/26/virgil-township-assessment-roll-published/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19734/2011/08/26/virgil-township-assessment-roll-published/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[VIRGIL—The 2011 assessment roll for Virgil Township was published Aug. 18, 2011, in the Elburn Herald.]]></description>
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		<title>‘We&#8217;re in this Together’</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19730/2011/08/26/%e2%80%98were-in-this-together%e2%80%99/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19730/2011/08/26/%e2%80%98were-in-this-together%e2%80%99/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pat Perez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Richard Randall]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez (right), and Richard Randall, Kendall County Sheriff, celebrate landing their boat first in the Fox Valley United Way's ninth annual cardboard-boat race on Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park in Aurora on Aug. 20.]]></description>
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		<title>IRS warns of tax scams targeting Illinois residents</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19548/2011/08/21/irs-warns-of-tax-scams-targeting-illinois-residents/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19548/2011/08/21/irs-warns-of-tax-scams-targeting-illinois-residents/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHICAGO—The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging Illinoisans to be on guard against tax scams promoted by unscrupulous individuals trying to persuade them to file false tax returns.]]></description>
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		<title>Free guide to preserve the Fox River gives conservation tips to homeowners</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19547/2011/08/20/free-guide-to-preserve-the-fox-river-gives-conservation-tips-to-homeowners/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—The beauty, diversity and importance of the Fox River is portrayed in a 48-page, color booklet, “A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving the Fox River,” available for free at various locations.]]></description>
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		<title>TriCity Family Services accepting nominations for William D. Barth Award</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19546/2011/08/20/tricity-family-services-accepting-nominations-for-william-d-barth-award/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19546/2011/08/20/tricity-family-services-accepting-nominations-for-william-d-barth-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elburn Herald</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—TriCity Family Services is accepting  nominations for the 27th Annual William D. Barth Award.]]></description>
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		<title>Rep. Hatcher to host local traveling office hours</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19507/2011/08/19/rep-hatcher-to-host-local-traveling-office-hours/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19507/2011/08/19/rep-hatcher-to-host-local-traveling-office-hours/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[	YORKVILLE—To continue reaching out to citizens of the 50th District, state Rep. Kay Hatcher (R-Yorkville) has scheduled traveling office hours in communities including Elburn, Maple Park, North Aurora, Sugar Grove and Big Rock.]]></description>
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		<title>Kishwaukee College to offer aviation programs at Aurora Airport</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19421/2011/08/16/kishwaukee-college-to-offer-aviation-programs-at-aurora-airport/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19421/2011/08/16/kishwaukee-college-to-offer-aviation-programs-at-aurora-airport/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SUGAR GROVE—The Kishwaukee College Aviation Flight Program is collaborating with Waubonsee Community College’s Aviation Program to offer classes at the Aurora Municipal Airport.]]></description>
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		<title>Construction on Main Street over Seavey Road Run</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19420/2011/08/16/construction-on-main-street-over-seavey-road-run/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19420/2011/08/16/construction-on-main-street-over-seavey-road-run/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Construction on the culvert carrying Main Street over Seavey Road Run will continue through Friday, Aug. 19, weather permitting.]]></description>
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		<title>Property tax due date reminder</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19419/2011/08/15/property-tax-due-date-reminder/</link>
		<comments>http://elburnherald.com/19419/2011/08/15/property-tax-due-date-reminder/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANE COUNTY—Kane County Treasurer David J. Rickert would like to remind taxpayers that the second installment of property taxes is due Sept. 1.]]></description>
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		<title>TriCity Family Services recruiting volunteers</title>
		<link>http://elburnherald.com/19422/2011/08/13/tricity-family-services-recruiting-volunteers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[GENEVA—Did you know that approximately 1 out of 5 Americans is struggling with a mental health problem?]]></description>
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