KHS coaching staff member Brian Aversa looks on over passing drills during Tuesday’s football fundamentals camp for middle school students.

Area youngsters wishing to be budding soccer players try their craft during Tuesday’s edition of Kaneland High School’s soccer fundamentals camp for 2nd-8th graders.

ELBURN—When any travel baseball or softball team does well, word tends to get out.

Wasco's 12U baseball team recently took home the 1st Place trophy from the June 28 Rockford Round Robin Tournament.

SUGAR GROVE—The village of Sugar Grove is well-positioned to meet visitors attending the Solheim Cup, village trustee Melisa Taylor said on Tuesday.

(815) 895-5454 15 miles west of St. Charles on Route 64 Saturday, July 18, 2009

ELBURN—St. Gall, 120 Shannon St., Elburn, is accepting donations for its 25th Annual Rummage Sale. All items must be in clean and usable condition, and must be able to be lifted by one person.

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Stephanie Anderson graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wartburg College. She is the daughter of Robin S. and Linda Anderson of Elburn.

William Patterman of Elburn was named to the Armour College of Engineering dean’s list at the Illinois Institute of Technology for the spring 2009 semester.

Northern Illinois University anounced its dean’s list for the spring of 2009.

Purdue University awarded 5,792 degrees to students during commencement ceremonies in May.

Gregory Cheatham of Sugar Grove is among several Aurora University student artists exhibiting paintings, drawings and photography in the school’s ninth-annual student art show, which runs through September 7.

Abby Gatchel of Elburn was among the University of Iowa students awarded degrees during 2009 spring commencement.

Army National Guard Pfc. Sean Quinn graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

Jillian Boor of Elburn was recently named to the Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list for the spring 2009 semester at Marquette University.

More than 1,550 students earned academic degrees after the spring 2009 semester at Western Illinois University's Macomb and Quad Cities campuses, and through extended studies. Bachelor's degrees were awarded to 1,250 students.

The 2009 Sugar Grove Corn Boil is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, and its goal is to be public-friendly.

The soothing sound and syncopation of steel pan music is intoxicating, said Waubonsee Community College Steel Drum Band coordinator Gibby Monokoski.

The 2009 edition of the Sugar Grove Corn Boil 5K run/walk gives local runners a chance to celebrate the weekend with some sweat.

Kernel had a great time at the 2008 Corn Boil—and can’t wait for the 2009 edition. Illustrations by Ben Draper

G. David Rivers, 71, went to be with the Lord early Monday morning.

STATE—Recent severe weather conditions in Illinois have prompted the Alzheimer’s Association—Greater Illinois Chapter to remind the public that loved ones with dementia will need extra help in the event of a weather related emergency.

SUGAR GROVE—High School senior Jessica White has always loved math, so it makes sense that she will major in actuarial science at the University of Illinois this fall. She also hopes to minor in French, which will...

MAPLE PARK—On Monday, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law bills that create the $31 billion “Illinois Jobs Now!” plan. Under the plan, the village of Maple Park will receive $140,000 in funding.

REGIONAL—As unemployment continues to be an issue for residents of Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties, the River Valley Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has taken on the challenge of securing jobs in the area, for now and the...

GENEVA—The Kane County Board’s Executive Committee, acting on the recommendation of the Kane County Board of Health, voted to move a resolution to the full County Board that would extend a $500,000 line of credit to the...

Michael Weintraub, 5, of Elburn learns some magic from magician Brian Holt at the 2009 Elburn SummerFest, held Saturday at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center.

2009 Kaneland Cheerleader carwash held at Bob Jass Chevrolet, Elburn. Photos by Ben Draper

Prescription medications and psychiatrists work hard to provide the suffering with help, but sometimes a sloppy, wet kiss from a furry friend makes for good medicine as well.

This summer, turn your oven off and take your family outdoors to fire up the grill for sizzling, healthy meals on a sunny day.

GENEVA—The Delnor Health Care Foundation recently announced the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Bartel Award: Elburn resident and new village president David L. Anderson.