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.

AURORA—A fast start for one team usually means doom for another.

MAPLE PARK—Look beneath the surface if you're worried about Kaneland girls basketball in 2009-10.

This might be the Kaneland High School wrestling version of a high-powered passing offense in football or a run-and-gun in basketball.

DeKALB—When you are looking to turn the page on a program, you might as well start with a new home.

MAPLE PARK—West Aurora’s loss is Kaneand’s gain.

Warren Bernhardt, 86, of Elburn, peacefully passed away on Nov. 11, 2009, at his home after a battle with cancer.

Garry K. Bunce, 63, died tragically following complications from emergency surgery on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Provena Mercy Center Hospital, Aurora.

Sandra Lee Kemp (nee Santmyers) passed away on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, at the Tiller’s Nursing Home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Jeanette I. (Seibert) Marshall, 85, of Montgomery, formerly of Sandwich and Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at her home.

Francis D. Whelan, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in St. Charles.

A look through the faith community’s upcoming news and events.

Michael Giese of Maple Park, a student at Robert Morris University, achieved a GPA of more than 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and was named to the dean’s list for the Summer II quarter.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program named 20 Marmion Academy AP Scholars, including 2009 graduate Ryan Hoffman of Sugar Grove.

Cecil and Denise Payne of Sugar Grove announce the engagement of their daughter, Kara Payne, to David Clapp, son of Kent and Mary Clapp.

I was ecstatic to see a recent editorial piece in the Elburn Herald called, "Take H1N1 seriously, but do not panic."

The Elburn American Legion Auxiliary No. 630 would like to thank everyone that made the Oct. 22 spaghetti supper a huge success.

Regarding the new guidelines for getting mammograms, let me just say this:

Nov. 15, 2009, was designated as School Board Members Day in Illinois.

The annual Halloween Fest, sponsored by Big Rock, Hinckley and Sugar Grove, was a great success. This year's event was held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Plowman's Park in Big Rock.

Kaneland grad and current Waubonsee Community College sophomore Erin Cinto (right) was the Lady Chiefs' lone qualifier for the NJCAA Division I National Meet.

Geneva—Cold weather is definitely here. Many of us greet autumn’s arrival with enthusiasm, looking forward to the changing season.

Kaneland High School named the following students-of-the-term for Term 1 of the 2009-10 school year: Annie Hodal, Tara Olson, Nick Philips, Chelsea Roberts, Kelly Shaw, Natasha Capes, Edgar Valle, Scott Burgholzer, Tyler Dungey, Angela Humphrey and Brandie...

Kane County—Kane County Farmers are harvesting the 2009 corn and soybean crop and with it will provide some much needed relief to area food pantries.

Sugar Grove—Rocky’s Champion Karate Studio (C.K.S.) in Sugar Grove recently promoted its first Master Sensei, Chris Moore, 35, of Montgomery.

Boy Scout Troop 7 of Elburn recently received a donation from the Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee. Troop members, families and friends shucked corn for the event for the second consecutive year. The funds will be used...

ELBURN—Elburn may join a consortium of local communities to establish a natural gas franchise agreement.

ELBURN—The Elburn Police Department recently stepped up its enforcement of railroad crossing traffic laws with assistance from a state grant.

MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park Family Fund Committee is accepting applications from families who need financial assistance this holiday season.

Peoria—On an unseasonably warm day for early November, the Kaneland High School boys cross country team etched itself into the record books once again, placing fifth in the class 2A state finals in Peoria, Ill.

KANELAND—The Kaneland School District, faced with a $3 million projected deficit in next year's budget, asked Kaneland teachers to renegotiate their contract ratified last year.

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village President Sean Michels said Monday that he intends to run for state Senator in the 25th District.