SUGAR GROVE—On April 22, 1970, millions of Americans assembled in streets and parks to demonstrate against the environmental pollution that was rampant across the country then.
April 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedArchive for April, 2010
Editorial: Earth Day, EPA deserve credit for clean-up
There is certainly an ongoing debate on the concept of climate change, but one thing that all sides of the debate can agree on is that the 40th anniversary of Earth Day is important, and needs to be recognized.
April 22nd, 2010 | Ryan Wells | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Thank you for helping us celebrate
We would like to thank our family very much for hosting our 65th anniversary party.
April 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Visit Pouley Road and see part of Dave Compton’s legacy
The south end of Pouley Road has been a pride and joy for Dave Compton and his family for more than 70 years.
April 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Seniors: Avoid home repair scams
The purpose of this letter is to remind senior citizens that spring time is often when they could become a victim of a home repair scam.
April 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Schmidt’s Town Tap revitalized downtown Elburn
As former Elburn residents, we have been amazed at the renewal that has occurred in the downtown area with the addition of a new bar and grill, Schmidt’s Town Tap.
April 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Rep. Foster needs to engage with constituents
Why does Rep. Foster have so many people writing letters to the editor for him? Is this a new type of free campaigning?
April 22nd, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | Continued
Gust, Orr earn Eagle Scout recognition
Thomas Orr (left) and Benjamin Gust, both of Elburn, take part in their Eagle Scout Court of Honor on March 22 at the Community Congregational Church in Elburn.
April 18th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedState revenue cut would hit villages hard, officials say
ELBURN, MP—A proposed reduction in state income taxes disbursed to municipalities would cause more financial challenges for the revenue-strapped villages of Elburn and Maple Park.
April 16th, 2010 | Martha Quetsch | Comments Off | ContinuedSchool Board votes against a school fee increase
KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday voted 5-2 to keep school fees at their current rate.
April 16th, 2010 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedCommittee recommends doing away with 4-Block schedules
KANELAND—A committee recommended on Monday that Kaneland High School move away from its current 4-block schedule.
April 16th, 2010 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedCurtis lauds board for year’s accomplishments
MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park Village Board has made great strides during the past year to begin tackling the challenges it faced when members took office a year ago, Village President Kathy Curtis said.
April 16th, 2010 | Martha Quetsch | Comments Off | ContinuedKaneland teachers agree to wage freeze
KANELAND—An agreement among the Kaneland School District teachers union, administration and School Board will replace $1.1 million in the 2010-11 school year budget …
April 16th, 2010 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | Continued
The martial way
ELBURN—Lorie and Matt Gale of Elburn have unwaveringly supported their son Alex’s passion for karate during the past six years, leading to his success in the martial arts and a lot of fun for the family.
April 16th, 2010 | Martha Quetsch | Comments Off | ContinuedSchool Board gives the go-ahead on athletic storage building
KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday gave the go-ahead to the administration to seek bids for an athletic equipment storage facility on the Harter Middle School campus.
April 16th, 2010 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedCommunity emergency response training offered
ELBURN—Local residents who are 18 and older may participate in the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) training, to prepare them to assist the police and fire departments with emergency and disaster response.
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedPark, gym rental fee to pay for cleaning
MAPLE PARK—Most Maple Park residents will have to pay more to rent the village’s park pavilions and civic center gymnasium and kitchen because of a new fee that the Village Board approved on April 5.
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedCellular tower could come to MP
MAPLE PARK—U.S. Cellular may possibly locate a mobile phone signal tower on park property near the Civic Center, just east of the McAdam Shed.
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedAudiotaping discontinued for most meetings
ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board decided April 5 that the village no longer will audiotape public meetings of its committees and board.
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedBe aware of census-form scam
Sugar Grove—There are 10 questions asked on the 2010 Census form, but if you find the question, ‘What is your Social Security number?’ don’t answer it.
April 16th, 2010 | Susan ONeill | Comments Off | ContinuedDeveloper in default, street improvements unfinished
ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board on April 5 declared B & B Blackberry Creek to be in material default for the unfinished street and sewer work in the developer’s Elburn subdivision …
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedKops and Kids at the Movies
Maple Park—Casey’s General Store, Inc., in Maple Park, will sponsor the program Kops and Kids at the Movies.
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedSpecial-use permits issued for new tavern
ELBURN—Kevin Schmidt, owner of Schmidt’s Towne Tap, was granted three special uses he applied for recently for the bar and restaurant he opened last December at 107 N. Main St., Elburn.
April 16th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedPhoto Gallery: Talent showdown
Kaneland High School showed its talent at the annual talent show Friday night.
April 16th, 2010 | Ben Draper | Comments Off | ContinuedEditorial: KEA, district do the right thing
In a classic case of “better late than never,†the Kaneland Education Association (KEA) agreed to defer raises slated for the 2010-11 school year by one year.
April 16th, 2010 | Ryan Wells | Comments Off | Continued
Dewey Dash has strong turnout
ELBURN—Sunday’s Sixth Annual Dewey Dash in Elburn featured more participants than the event has had since its first year.
April 15th, 2010 | Martha Quetsch | Comments Off | ContinuedKnight boys hit outdoor track running
KANELAND—Kaneland got its outdoor track season off to a suitable start, finishing fifth in the East Moline United Township Boys Kiwanis Invite on Saturday.
April 15th, 2010 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedLady Knights get boost at DeKalb, Marengo
KANELAND—Lady Knights softball knew of a way to smile after some tough losses.
April 15th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedGirls track sees progress
KANELAND—With a middle of the pack finish at Saturday’s annual Jill Holmes Invitational, Kaneland High School saw some nice individual finishes with room to improve this month.
April 15th, 2010 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
Callaghan HR caps comeback at Geneva
KANELAND—Looks like Kaneland’s plan on the drawing board worked to perfection in order to stop a losing streak to Geneva.
April 15th, 2010 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedLady Knights 6-0 on pitch
Kaneland’s start on the pitch shows no signs of slowing down.
April 15th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Dudzinski weighing options after Holy Cross shakeup
KANELAND—Senior Dave Dudzinski’s next step after Kaneland might not be set in stone after all.
April 15th, 2010 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
