Employees were recognized at a third annual Fall Founders Convocation in Crimi Auditorium. Local employees recognized were Beverly Taylor of Elburn and Judith Maxwell, both with five years of service.

Aurora—Marmion Abbey Farm opens Saturday, Nov. 21, daily from 9 a.m. to dusk, for those who enjoy the tradition of hunting through the pines and spruces to cut down their own Christmas tree.

Lazarus House is always thankful for God’s grace and for the generous support of this incredible community, but never more so than at Thanksgiving this year.

After reading the letter from Mr. Florian from last week’s Elburn Herald (Nov. 19), I felt the need to respond.

The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary of Sugar Grove Post #1271 has been sending boxes to the troops overseas for many years now.

Robert Florian's letter about homosexuality references name-calling of anyone who composes a factual letter shedding a negative light on the gay lifestyle being branded homophobic.

We cannot afford to take our eyes off of Iraq as we focus more on Afghanistan. If we leave before a stable, functioning government and society have developed, we risk losing not only Iraq but all of...

SPRINGFIELD—Millions of people travel every year during the holiday season to spend time with friends and family.

Kaneland—Anderson’s Bookfair Company will bring a book store to the Kaneland Harter Middle School Library Tuesday through Monday, Dec. 1-7.

Batavia—The Swedish American Children’s Choir will present a Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival performance at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln, Batavia.

Elburn—Midtown Martial Arts Elburn Academy will conduct a black belt demonstration at the Elburn Countryside Community Center on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.

SUGAR GROVE—Sometimes people just need to be made aware of the need.

Kane County—The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the nation’s leading health care philanthropy, has recognized Kane Kares as a Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program that outpaces the national average for Nurse Family Partnership outcomes.

CAMPTON HILLS—Garfield Farm Museum will hold its annual Candlelight Reception from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6.

Geneva—November is Home Health Care Month, and Delnor Home Health is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

The Sugar Grove Township is transitioning this month to its new quarters in the old Sugar Grove Public Library building.

Elburn—The Elburn Chamber of Commerce will host the 15th annual Elburn Christmas Stroll from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, throughout Elburn.

St. Charles—Lazarus House invites the community to join the staff, guests and their many supporters to attend its annual Thanksgiving Feast from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Tri Cities Salvation Army, 1710...

Kaneland—The Fox Valley Career Center announced that the following Kaneland High School students were named students of the month for October

Kaneland—The Kaneland Krier has many ideas in store to make the student-run newsmagazine both more interesting and more accessible.

Kaneland area—Holiday Spirit, a joint program between the Kaneland schools and Conley Outreach/West Towns, is in need of organizations, businesses, churches and other groups to adopt local families in need this holiday season.

Elburn Police Chief Steve Smith said no one was injured in the incident, which police are investigating.

Kane County—“How you doin', friend?” is Darlene Marcusson's standard greeting to everyone she encounters at Lazarus House, the homeless shelter she directs in St. Charles.

Elburn—For many people, a friendly backyard football game is standard Thanksgiving Day fare, as much as a turkey with trimmings.

Elburn resident and Lazarus House Executive Director Darlene Marcusson received the Kane County Sheriff’s Department Roscoe Ebey Citizen of the Year award for her community service.

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Paratransit Coalition will end its participation in the countywide Ride in Kane program shortly after the beginning of the year.

MAPLE PARK—A commercial development called The Maples has been proposed for the southwest corner of Route 38 and County Line Road in Maple Park, which would consist of several commercial lots of 30,000 square feet.

Sugar Grove resident and designer Barbara Hollmier discusses her Christmas creation with a potential customer during the Holiday Designer Showcase fundraiser at the Sugar Grove Public Library last Friday.

House Rep. Bill Foster listens as local residents tell of their problems with the current health care system.

MAPLE PARK—The DeKalb County Community Foundation (DCCF) on Tuesday presented the village a $5,000 grant to fund the development of Geographical Information Systems maps for regional planning in Maple Park.

Public hearing on proposed tax levy; Village removes some diseased trees

Kane County—The Kane County Health Department received another shipment of H1N1 vaccine and will partner with the Visiting Nurses Association to conduct a number of appointment-only clinics at the VNA's Aurora location.