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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedArchive for January, 2010
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 | Elburn Herald | 3 comments | ContinuedLetter: 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: In support of Keith Wheeler
Keith Wheeler is pro-life, pro-second Amendment, pro-business and conservative in principles and action.
January 28th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: 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 | Elburn Herald | 2 comments | ContinuedLetter: 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedIHSA 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKC 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedGarfield 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued2 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 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedP.J. Fleck named wide receivers coach at Rutgers
Former KHS standout leaves Northern Illinois University for Rutgers
January 23rd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedJean B. Lettow
Jean B. Lettow, 82, of Elgin, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Sherman West Court, Elgin.
January 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneville 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 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedEarthquake 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 | Martha Quetsch | Comments Off | ContinuedSenior 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMallard 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 | Susan ONeill | 6 comments | ContinuedSGUMC 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 | Martha Quetsch | Comments Off | ContinuedD-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 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedWith 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMorelli, 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 | Ryan Wells | Comments Off | ContinuedPair 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSmith 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 | Ryan Wells | Comments Off | Continued2 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 | Ryan Wells | Comments Off | ContinuedElburn children learn good health habits from Tooth Wizard, Plaqueman
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease affecting children in Illinois.
January 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedJan. 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 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedEditorial: 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 | Ryan Wells | Comments Off | ContinuedChurch News for Jan. 21
A look through the faith community’s upcoming news and events.
January 21st, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKHS 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 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedBoys feel better after taking two
How do you combat a three-game losing streak at a pivotal point in the season?
January 21st, 2010 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedLady 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 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
