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Leading the nation

Waubonsee becomes first school to have automotive program named GreenLink Shop
Sugar Grove—Waubonsee Community College’s automotive technology facility has been named a GreenLink Shop by the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR).

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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.

May 18th, 2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

West Suburban—still locally owned and operated after 50 years

Sugar Grove—It’s hard to ignore the success of a community bank surviving for 50 years, especially through recent economic times. Over the past 50 years, mergers and consolidations have turned locally owned banks into part of nationally owned chains.

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Elburn board fails to vote on school impact fees

Elburn—Progress on the Elburn Station development came to a halt on Monday night, after four Village Board trustees declined to vote on an agreement with the Kaneland School District.

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Welcome Home

Neighbors, friends help pave the way back home for Elburn woman
Elburn—Several women wearing large yellow rubber gloves sat in front of storage bins full of cleaning solution, methodically wiping down kitchen and other utensils. They joked as they cleaned.

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Sugar Grove garage sales

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove community garage sales are Friday and Saturday, June 1-2.

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May 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.

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Steeples installed at St. Katharine Drexel

Sugar Grove—The construction project at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Sugar Grove reached a milestone May 1 when Schramm Construction installed two steeples at the site.

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Aurora man guilty of violating amended stalking statute

AURORA—An Aurora man is the first person to be convicted by a Kane County jury under Illinois’ amended stalking statute.

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Board discusses assisted-living facility

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Board members on Tuesday discussed the annexation agreement amendment, preliminary and final plat, and final PUD for unit No. 1 regarding the Hampstead Court assisted-living facility, slated to be built on the corner of Wheeler Road and Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

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Police blotter for May 4

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.

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A speedy opening at Jimmy John’s

A ribbon cutting took place Tuesday at the new Jimmy John’s, located at 472 N. Route 47 in Sugar Grove.

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WCC offers Career Education Scholarships

SUGAR GROVE—The Waubonsee Community College Foundation is offering scholarships to students enrolling in a variety of career education programs during the upcoming 2012-13 academic year. The application deadline is Friday, May 25.

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Library announces new director

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Public Library Board of Trustees announced Tuesday that the board appointed Carol Dolin to the position of library director.

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Czerwinski takes on adversity

SG resident overcomes neurofibroma, receives Challenged Athletes Foundation grant
SUGAR GROVE—It was 2004 when Sugar Grove resident Shari Czerwinski noticed she had some numbness in her left leg.

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Barefoot collegians

Sugar Grove resident Amy Manion was among Aurora University faculty and students who walked barefoot on campus in the first “A Day without Shoes” on April 10. Manion is an information services librarian.

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How to save a life

SG trustee rescues neighbor, hopes to spread awareness
SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove resident and Village Board member Mari Johnson suspected something was wrong with her neighbor, a man named Bob who is in his late 60s, suffers from health problems and lives alone.

April 27th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

National Medication Take-Back Day at the SG Police Department

SUGAR GROVE—This program is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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New beginning for WSB

West Suburban Bank, located at 522 Route 47 in Sugar Grove, held a ribbon cutting and after-hours event on April 18. Following the ribbon cutting, there was a plaque ceremony, refreshments and networking.

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Earth Week at WCC

As students, staff and faculty look on, Waubonsee Community College Lead Groundskeeper Joe Zappia explains best tree planting practices in front of a ginkgo tree recently planted on the Sugar Grove campus.

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Michels’ State of Sugar Grove

Village President cites development, future projects
SUGAR GROVE—At his State of the Village of Sugar Grove speech on April 12, Village President Sean Michels discussed recently completed projects, as well as projects he expects will be completed in 2012 or the next few years.

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Spring into employment

Frances Jerman of Aurora (right) reviews information at Waubonsee Community College’s annual Spring Job/Internship Fair on Friday.

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Police blotter for April 20

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.

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Board approves farm lease agreement

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve an agreement to lease 14 acres of agricultural land for one year.

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Board approves withdrawal from Natural Gas Consortium

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Board members on Tuesday voted 6-0 to approve withdrawal from the Natural Illinois Municipal Natural Gas Franchise Consortium.

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Master Ron Troutman inducted into Illinois State Martial Arts Hall of Fame

HOMEWOOD, Ill.—Master Ron Troutman received the Ken Knudson Memorial Award and was inducted into the Illinois State Martial Arts Hall of Fame at a ceremony and dinner held at the Balagio Restaurant in Homewood, Ill. on Feb. 18.

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Sugar Grove business allows seniors, disabled to continue living at home

SUGAR GROVE—Home is where people typically feel most safe and secure. Cindy Shaw, owner of Sugar Grove-based business Home for Life Advantage, Inc. believes people shouldn’t have to leave the comfort and familiarity of home when they get older.

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2012 roadway construction to begin

KANE COUNTY—The 2012 roadway construction/inspection season has begun. While you may find it aggravating when you happen upon construction, keep in mind that it is necessary to repair and improve the roadway system.

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Waubonsee installs wind turbine at Sugar Grove Campus

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove Campus recently got a bit “greener” with the addition of a new Skystream wind turbine.

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Informational class for parents of 2013 and 2014 graduates

SUGAR GROVE—“How to Choose the Best College for Your Student and Your Pocketbook” will be presented Saturday, April 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive in Sugar Grove.

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April 6 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.

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Cooking for Kaneland

School, village officials cook for Kaneland fundraiser
KANELAND—Local school officials and village presidents know how to do their respective jobs … but can they cook?

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