Archive for January, 2010

Letter: Chris Lauzen deserves our thanks, and our vote

It really upset me when I heard Chris Lauzens’ opponents say that State Sen. Chris Lauzen has “done nothing for the community.”

January 28th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: KC Conservative Coalition announces endorsements

The Kane County Conservative Coalition was founded in 2002 to “support men and women for public office who best represent conservative social and fiscal values while conducting themselves ethically and responsibly.” We are filed current with the Illinois State Board of Elections.

January 28th, 2010 | | 3 comments | Continued

Letter: Send someone to Springfield to represent you, not party leadership

As we head into the last few days of the primary campaign, the Illinois Department of Employment Security has released the December unemployment statistics, and Illinois is still heading the wrong way.

January 28th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Keith Wheeler

Keith Wheeler is pro-life, pro-second Amendment, pro-business and conservative in principles and action.

January 28th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Where’s Foster?

I called Congressman Foster’s office in Washington, D.C., and asked about the current health care reconciliation process.

January 28th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Ethan Hastert is a clear choice

Ethan Hastert is the best candidate for congress in the 14th District. We need to get rid of Bill Foster, and Ethan is the only one who can do it.

January 28th, 2010 | | 2 comments | Continued

Letter: Chris Lauzen is my choice

This primary election I have decided not to vote for any incumbent candidate except for state Sen. Chris Lauzen.

January 28th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

IHSA releases results of fall drug testing

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has compiled the results of its Performance-Enhancing Drug Testing Program for the fall of 2009.

January 26th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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KC selected for program to fight childhood obesity

Kane County—Kane County was awarded a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve opportunities for physical activity and access to affordable healthy foods for children and families in the county.

January 25th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneland offers preschool screening

Elburn—Kaneland parents are encouraged to bring their children from ages 3 to 5 years old to be screened between 8 and 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at Faith Assembly Church, 44W555 Keslinger Road, Elburn.

January 25th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Garfield Farm offers scholarship for museum administration

Kane County—Garfield Farm Museum will offer a $2,000 scholarship for graduate studies in museum administration.

January 25th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

2 dead as plane crashes in Sugar Grove

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Fire Chief Marty Kunkel was the first responder to the scene of a plane crash in Sugar Grove Township on Saturday evening.

January 24th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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P.J. Fleck named wide receivers coach at Rutgers

Former KHS standout leaves Northern Illinois University for Rutgers

January 23rd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Jean B. Lettow

Jean B. Lettow, 82, of Elgin, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Sherman West Court, Elgin.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Kaneville loses a good friend

KANEVILLE—Kaneville lost a stalwart member of the community last week, when life-long resident Leon Gramley passed away on Friday.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Earthquake devastation heartbreaking for former missionary

SUGAR GROVE—When the severe earthquake hit Haiti last week and TV stations ran footage of the devastation there, Sugar Grove resident Kaelynn Wilson said her heart was broken.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Senior utility tax rebates exclude phone bills

ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board voted unanimously Tuesday to reinstate the village’s utility-tax rebate program for seniors this year, with added restrictions.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Mallard Point close to flooding solutions, funding sources

SUGAR GROVE—The installation of additional drain tiles to bring the current water levels down and regular maintenance of the retention pond and wetland areas should solve the flooding problems in the Mallard Point Subdivision.

January 22nd, 2010 | | 6 comments | Continued

SGUMC long term supporter of Haitians

SUGAR GROVE—The Rev. Steve Good, pastor at Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, first went to Haiti 28 years ago as a college student, to study and do missionary work for several months.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

D-302 students give generously to Haiti

Kaneland—What started out as a simple request for change turned into a donation of over $2,000 to help the people of Haiti after last week’s earthquake.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

With customers’ help, Walgreens expands its charitable reach

ELBURN—Following last week’s earthquake in Haiti, the Walgreens in Elburn responded to the crisis by starting a collection of helpful items for the disaster victims.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Morelli, Busch run to replace Grometer on bench

A pair of Republicans are running against each other to fill the R. Peter Grometer vacancy in the 16th Judicial Circuit.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Pair of Republicans race to face Perez

A pair of Republican candidates for Kane County Sheriff, L. Robert Russell and Donald E. Kramer, will face each other on Feb. 2 for the chance to run against Democratic incumbent Pat Perez, who is running unopposed in the primary election.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Smith challenges Kudlicki for seat on KC Board

A pair of Republicans, incumbent Bob Kudlicki and challenger Thomas (T.R.) Smith, are running against each other to represent District 25 on the Kane County Board in the primary on Tuesday, Feb. 2. There is no Democrat running for this seat.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

2 Dems, 5 Republicans vie for 16th Circuit vacancy

Seven candidates in total are running for the Kane County vacancy in the 16th Judicial Circuit—five Republican candidates will run to see who will face the winner of a two-person Democratic race.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Elburn children learn good health habits from Tooth Wizard, Plaqueman

Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children in Illinois.

January 22nd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Jan. 21 Police blotter

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.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Editorial: Ensure your charitable contribution helps

By now, we have all seen the devastating impact of the recent earthquake in Haiti, and countless individuals and organizations are trying to do their part to send money and aid to those suffering.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Church News for Jan. 21

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

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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KHS wrestling defends home mat at Flott Invite

At the annual Flott Wrestling Invite on Saturday, the Knight grapplers saw plenty of first-place accolades come their way in an invite win.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Boys feel better after taking two

How do you combat a three-game losing streak at a pivotal point in the season?

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Lady Knights fall to GS, Batavia in WSC meetings

If only the Lady Knights could capture how prolific guard Andie Strang was in the first quarter of Friday’s contest at Glenbard South, and duplicate it for everyone game-long.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued