ELBURN—The Kane County State’s Attorney last week petitioned the court to dismiss a minor traffic charge against a motorist involved in a May fatal crash on Route 47.

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ELBURN—The 47th-annual Salute to Youth Dinner, Marmion Academy’s annual black-tie benefit, recently brought together friends of Marmion to honor the students of the Class of 2009.

The Kane County Health Department is warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that causes food borne illness).

UNTY—The Kane County Sheriff’s Department is currently taking applications for the fall session of its Citizens Police Academy.

ELBURN—When Christ Community Church members asked whether they could send a team to fix up the Elburn & Countyside Community Center on the congregation’s Great Day of Serving, Center Board member Jack Hansen welcomed the offer.

KANELAND—Kaneland High School principal Tony Valente’s departure this week leaves the district short on time to find an appropriate replacement for the coming school year, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Jeff Schuler said Monday.

Several months ago, the village hired engineering firm Trotter & Associates to study the wetlands and retention pond to determine the reason for elevated water levels and flooding in the Mallard Point area.

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SUGAR GROVE—Neil and Stanley roads will be repaired this year with 2009 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Program dollars, based on the Sugar Grove Public Works Department’s evaluation of all village streets.

ELBURN—Mark L. Burger of Elburn pleaded not guilty June 10 to several drug-related charges, including illegally storing a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school.

MAPLE PARK—The end of the year awards and spring awards were handed out on June 9, recognizing the year-long effort of Knight athletes.

The Kaneland Sports Boosters award four $500 scholarships a year to two senior girls and two senior boys who have applied by writing an essay entitled “Lessons Learned in Victory and Defeat.”

KANELAND—When Kaneland McDole Elementary School opened in 2005, school principal Fran Eggleston faced a huge challenge.

R.F. Houtz owners Rob Houtz (pictured) and his son-in-law Skip Mennerick, hosted their Elburn business’ 75th anniversary June 13, in Keystone Park on North Street, where the company moved last fall.