From all of us at the Elburn Herald to all of you, merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Paige Robinson was visited by Santa Claus, SpongeBob and Ronald McDonald recently.

The game itself had a tough time getting started for Kaneland. Even before the visiting Rochelle Hubs stormed out to an initial halftime lead, the game was originally shelved from a Dec. 8 starting point due to cold...

Kaneland wrestling saw its prolific dual meet streak end on Thursday night vs. Yorkville, but still managed to get one win out of three opponents at a dual meet on Saturday.

In 2009, Elburn Baseball and Softball had 38 teams, six travel teams and its first-ever all-girls t-ball team. The organization is anticipating as big a turnout as last year’s 500-kid total.

On Dec. 16, the sophomore Lady Knights took to the floor against Elgin at Burlington Central and came away with a 54-19 win.

First round matchups and when Kaneland plays.

Mardelle L. Voigt, 80, of Elburn, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at her home and passed from this life to the next, meeting her husband Vern in time to be truly “home” for Christmas.

Mike F. Del Medico, 51 , of St. Charles, died suddenly Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. Mike will be remembered for the man that he was, the memories that he made and the love that he gave to...

Frank Anthony Lo Destro, 88, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 20, in his Elburn home.

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

The following local students have been named to the dean's list for the 2009-10 fall quarter: Matt Mehr, Jordan Mesa, Clare Meyer, Daniella Tovar, Jennifer Villarreal, all of Elburn.

James and Nancy Rife of Elburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Ann Rife, to Mark Michael Chite, son of Anthony and Deborah Chite of Olney, Md.

Something awesome happened at the Elburn & Countryside Community Center on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Elburn Christmas Stroll. Richard Temmerman and his students held a black belt demonstration to raise funds for the operating expenses...

To all of our friends, customers, patients, colleagues and the Elburn community: Thank you for your support, encouragement, meals, kind words and gifts following the death of my husband, Skip Mennerick.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those that helped in our very successful gingerbread house raffle at the Elburn Christmas Stroll on Dec. 4.

Based on averages of past reports of snow on the ground on Christmas mornings from 2001-08, Illinoisans living in the northern part of the state have the highest chance at 30 to 50 percent.

Elburn—The Friends of the Town & Country Public Library, 320 E. North St., Elburn, held a drawing Dec. 12 for the 50th anniversary Toys R Us collectors edition Barbie and John Deere toy tractor Model 8330

The first-place winner was Mary Gustafson of Elburn, $302.

Kane County—This week, the Fox River Chapter of the American Red Cross Board of Directors approved the merger of the Fox River Chapter into the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago Chapter, effective January 1, 2010.

St. Charles—Lazarus House invites the public for food and fellowship at its annual Christmas brunch on Christmas day at the Free Methodist Church, 214 Walnut St., St. Charles. Dining will begin at noon.

Kaneland—The following Kaneland High School students were named students of the month for November at the Fox Valley Career Center.

ST. CHARLES—The Downtown St. Charles Partnership, organizers of the St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade, revealed this week that this year’s parade had a record turnout, with approximately 15,000 people estimated to be in attendance.

ELBURN—An Elburn police officer was disciplined this week for firing warning shots, which is prohibited by the police department.

Kaneland—Kaneland School District administrators, faced with a reduction in property tax income and cuts in state funding, have been working with the district's main areas of operation to come up with cost-saving measures to reduce a $2.6...

KANELAND—As Kaneland School District officials work to chop away at the $2.6 million deficit in the budget for 2010-11, they are dealing with several unknown variables.

Kaneland—A group of about 20 concerned parents met on Dec. 7 to discuss the pending budget cuts for the Kaneland School District.

Kaneland—The Kaneland School District is offering a $10,000 incentive to staff members covered by the Kaneland Education Association if they retire a year earlier than planned. This one-time offer is one of the measures the district is...

KANELAND—The Kaneland High School cafeteria was transformed into a medieval castle last weekend, when family, friends and fans attended the school's 32nd annual “Madrigal Christmas Feaste.”

ELBURN/MP—Winter weather started locally just recently, but with a vengeance, so local Public Works employees already have put in a lot of work to keep the streets clear of snow and ice.

ELBURN—Elburn will now allow large, hanging signs at downtown storefronts to attract more people to those businesses.

Jose E. Blanco, 45, of the 200 block of Kane Street, Maple Park, was convicted this week by Circuit Judge Thomas E. Mueller, of one count of threatening a public official, a Class 3 felony. Blanco waived...