MAPLE PARK—Hiring a police chief, applying for grants and mitigating stormwater drainage problems still are the village officials’ top goals, Maple Park Village President Kathy Curtis said.

ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board eliminated municipal utility tax rebates for seniors, less than two months ago. Since then, some residents have asked that the program be reinstated, village officials said.

KANE COUNTY—Two local towns, Elburn and Kaneville, have banned video gambling since the state enacted a law in July allowing the activity. Now, county officials are considering whether they want to allow it in unincorporated areas.

KANEVILLE—The village of Kaneville is looking for someone to replace its treasurer, Ron Ingraham, who will step down from the position at the end of the year.

Maple Park—More than 200 participants gathered at the Maple Park Civic Center for the annual community costume contest on Halloween.

KANELAND—Kaneland School District officials expect a substantial decrease in new property taxes due to the virtual standstill of residential development within the district.

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board passed a resolution on Tuesday, authorizing the district to issue general obligation capital appreciation and school building bonds, as well as to levy the property tax to pay it back.

Kane County—The Kane County Health Department received a shipment of the H1N1 vaccine Nov. 5, clearing the way for the department to begin scheduling appointments again.

The Sugar Grove Animal Hospital hosted an open house at their new SG facility.

Our page 1A story about Kaneland School District’s decision to ask the teacher’s union to renegotiate its contract should not come as a surprise to anyone.

Sarah Kurian of Elburn, a student at Knox College, was recognized as a Student Laureate by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois during a special convocation Nov. 7 at the Old State Capitol State Historic in Springfield.

Delores “Dee” Hunley, 79, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at home. She was born on April 12, 1930 in Aurora, the daughter of the late Melburn R. and Irene (Bruce) Hupach.

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

Kaneland class of 2008 Knight Jody Henningson (10), shown here catching a hail-mary touchdown pass in Bemidji State University’s 35-34 loss to Minnesota-Duluth on Oct. 24, is getting some increased playing time for the Beavers.

Ty Hamer, a senior at Kaneland High School has verbally committed to pitch for the University of Illinois baseball program.

The Elburn Fire Department will be collecting food for the Elburn Food Pantry this holiday season.