The Sugar Grove Village Board on April 21 approved the coming fiscal year's $4.3 million budget that includes a $37,000 deficit despite staff cuts.

Elburn Village President Jim Willey and trustees Tom Burgholzer, Jeff Humm and Craig Swan received thanks Monday from other village officials for the work on behalf of the village during their terms of office.

View Slideshow >> A Macaw that plays jokes on its caretaker; a python that rests quietly across seven pairs of arms; two baby alligators that seem to enjoy being petted ...

Until Elburn can afford additional bicycle paths in the village, commuters who bike to the Metra station must use the streets, a practice the village encourages but wants to make safe.

Nikky Prusinski gives prop directions to Ben Tennant (left) and Kevin Krasinski during rehearsals for Kaneland High School’s Senior Directed One-Act Plays.

The village of Sugar Grove has a plan to protect its citizens from tornadoes and other emergency situations.

Sugar Grove's participation in the Ride in Kane program begins Friday, May 1.

The village increased its water and sewer rates for the first time in six years in 2008.

Conley Funeral Home director Bruce Conley became involved in grief support in the late 1970s, carrying on a family tradition he realized was crucial.

With a referendum in 2008 that approved $65 million to use in building construction projects and construction costs running lower than expected, the Kaneland School District finds itself with between $9.2 million and $11.6 million to use...

Even lying on the road on the verge of death after a serious car accident, with a broken sternum and jaw, Dobie Maxwell, known as “Mr. Lucky,” was able to ask himself, “What's funny about this?”

Village Board members reacted favorably to a plan for a senior living facility Prism Health Care Management Group would like to build in Sugar Grove.

As spring cleaning gets under way, the Elburn Lions are asking people to look through dresser drawers and closets for used eyeglasses and donate them to the Lions Recycle For Sight program.

If you happen to visit Fifth Third Ballpark just north of Grand Rapids, Mich., and see a 6-foot-5 blonde-haired lefthander who looks vaguely familiar, signing autographs for young fans on the concourse during a rain delay, you're...

Think of traditional ballpark food and hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack.

Danielle L. Hechenbach, 32, of Honeysuckle Ln. Yorkville was charged by police on Thursday April 30th with Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 Felony, for making a false police report.

Kaneland wasted no time impressing faithful fans at the Peterson Prep on Saturday, and continued the top-notch effort on Tuesday in familiar territory.

With the temperature finally rising in the area, Kaneland High School girls track seems to be taking that as a cue.

Lady Knights soccer (6-4-1, 0-2 Western Sun Conference) hasn’t seen this much early success in quite a while, but it’ll take it.

Lady Knights softball saw contributions from both ends this past week.

Through 20 games, Knights baseball has seen more of its share of steady performances. However, this week provided more difficulty than most.

DUI; Burglaries to motor vehicles; Vehicle stolen, recovered; Trespassing, outstanding warrants; Driving while license suspended

Dental office receives grant, Elburn officials to be sworn in at Lions Park

Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) is accepting applications from high school juniors interested in participating becoming a Congressional Page.

Kaneland High School will host its annual talent show at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 1, in the auditorium.

The Sugar Grove Park District will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition for area youth at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Sugar Grove Sports Complex.

The Fox Valley Wildlife Center will host a barn sale on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and May 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wildlife Center, located in the Elburn Woods Forest Preserve.

The Friends of the Town and Country Public Library annual plant fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, May 8, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 9.

The Kaneland Musical Instrument Donation Drive will run through Friday, May 1. Drop-off locations are at Kaneland elementary schools between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Super-couponing returns

Kaneland High School will offer a summer driver’s education program for Kaneland and non-Kaneland students who will turn 15 by June and reside in the Kaneland School District.

Waubonsee Community College recently received an Outstanding Project Award from Trees Forever, a nonprofit organization dedicated to tree planting, prairie restoration and watershed management.