Rebecca Hof, a senior majoring in Vocal Music Education from Elburn, is serving on the Millikin University student homecoming committee that is planning the festivities taking place at the university from Oct. 16-18.

Andrea Beall, a resident of Sugar Grove, received the Presidential Scholarship from Dominican University in River Forest, Ill. Beall is a graduate of Rosary High School.

Barb and Carson Landis of Maple Park, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Kresse, to Damir Latinovic, son of Ratko and Mirsada Latinovic.

The Kaneland Cagers boys travel basketball program will host tryouts for the 2010 winter season on the following dates and times:

The Kaneville baseball program announces a tryout for the Kaneville Crush. The Crush is a 12 U traveling baseball team playing in the KCBL league.

COUNTY—The Kane County Animal Control Department will host a rabies vaccination clinic from 9-11 a.m.

COUNTY—As we enter the flu season, the Kane County Health Department wants to remind residents that even a single sick family member can cause disruption in a family’s day-to-day life.

On Sept. 3, Scott Boan of Elburn scored his first hole-in-one at Hughes Creek golf course using a five-iron on hole 11 at 201 yards.

Final score: Kaneland 21, Batavia 17 Photos by Ben Draper

Kaneland (3-1, 2-0) vs. Batavia (1-3, 0-2) 7:30 p.m. at Peterson Field

Because of two fatal accidents at Route 38 and Meredith Road intersection and many crashes with injuries there, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) plans to install stoplights at the site, possibly by 2011.

A local family helped a dog complete a long, life-saving journey that began in a Georgia shelter.

Kaneland High School scores on the Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) were higher than they were last year, but not high enough in math and science to meet increasing state requirements under the federal No Child Left...

ELBURN—By 2010, when the 10-year U.S. census takes place, Elburn officials expect that the number of village residents will total more than 5,000.

SUGAR GROVE—Veronica Seawall spent part of her summer vacation letting children feel the thickness of a snow leopard's fur pelt, demonstrating the size of a lion's skull, and fitting her entire hand into a polar bear claw.

ELBURN—The village of Elburn will to try to sell many items of surplus property, a move that Village President Dave Anderson said is long overdue.

KANELAND NEWS BUREAU—The flag flew at half mast on the morning of Friday, Sept. 11, at Kaneland High School as the Fox Valley fire science class led a ceremony in remembrance of 9/11.

Kudos to the Kaneland High School administration, teachers—not to mention the students—for boosting their achievement test scores fairly significantly from the 2008 school year to the 2009 school year.

Hog roast to benefit psychology center; Sept. 24 open house focuses on Anderson Road extension plan; Board eliminates senior utility tax rebate

Boys XC takes the fifth at Eddington; Strang, Dodis key girls XC at Eddington

Photos by Martha Quetsch

Library receives special liquor permit for fundraiser; Village hosts joint meeting of taxing bodies

Other area teams have to be grimacing when they see the Kaneland Knights soccer team on the schedule.

Kaneland has made certain strides thus far in 2009, but they still have some road to go when facing the likes of Batavia and Geneva.

That makes three wins in a row for the Lady Knights tennis team.

While the Kaneland golf team earned some nice non-conference wins this past week, Western Sun Conference competition provided a tad tougher.

COMSTOCK PARK, MI—The Detroit Tigers announced Sept. 23 that left-handed pitcher Casey Crosby has been named the organization’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year.

SYCAMORE—Breaking hearts are commonplace in high school, most notably at school dances or over text messages.

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.

As chairperson for the Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School Grounds Beautification Committee, I would like to thank Kate Wiltse of Wiltse Greenhouse and Farm in Maple Park for her generous donation of mums for our planter.

Just thought I would let you know the results of Jason's Hogfan Party on Saturday, Sept. 12.

There is something exciting I plan each fall and wanted to let my friends and family know about it.