MAPLE PARK—Mid-American Conference football is about to get more of a Kaneland presence.

The following reports were obtained from the local police departments. The individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Fifty years ago I was teaching and preaching about global warming and its catastrophic effects on our climate. It is obvious that nothing has changed.

Bert and Heather (Kohley) Veldhuizen of Elburn announce the birth of their son, Garrett Wesley, who was born Feb. 13, 2010, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

I ask this question, not rhetorically, but as a concerned resident of Illinois. What kind of state do you want to live in?

Robin and Linda Anderson of Elburn announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Anderson, to Timothy Maybee, the son of Timothy and Betty Maybee of Des Moines, Iowa.

SUGAR GROVE—Two fatalities resulted from a two-vehicle crash on Route 47 at the south entrance to Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

A look through the church community's news and upcoming events.

Casimir S. Sikon, 97, of Elburn, formerly of Bensenville, Ill., and affectionately known as “Cas” or “Gramps” to family and friends, died peacefully of natural causes at home surrounded by the love and prayers of his family,...

Orville Pinne, 80, of DeKalb, formerly of Sugar Grove, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2010, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.

Yorkille—State Rep. Kay Hatcher and Senior Services Associates announce the 2010 Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee.

The KEA voted on the action on Sunday, and school officials and the association signed the letter of agreement on Monday evening.

Kaneland School District parents are encouraged to bring their children between 3 and 5 years of age to be screened for preschool on Friday, April 16

Kaneland—The Kaneland High School Partners in International Education (PIE) Club and softball team are joining together for a project to collect and donate socks for injured service people.

Kaneland—Kaneland High School recognized the following students for being named students-of-the-term for the third term of the 2009-10 school year.

Geneva—Persistent pain is often a misunderstood health issue that affects nearly 75 million Americans.

Long, elegant dresses, black tuxedos, roses, limousines and— a mask? This year’s prom theme, Unmasking the Night, will add another item to the typical prom checklist: a mask.

KANELAND—Students will have a chance to create a piece of jewelry during the Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival under the tutelage of local glass artist Larry Cimaglio.

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Board members on Tuesday gave positive marks to plans for a 190-acre development targeting active adults 55 and older.

MAPLE PARK—A judge this week ordered that a death certificate be issued for Bradley P. Olsen of Maple Park, a decision his mother, Susan, has hoped for since last fall.

This year's 5K run/walk and 1-mile run/walk will take place Sunday, April 11, starting at the library, 320 E. North St., Elburn.

MAPLE PARK—There are approximately 600 Maple Park violations of ordinances governing the maintenance, appearance and safety of private property in the village, President Kathy Curtis said during Tuesday’s Village Board meeting.

Mike Fagel of the Rob Roy Drainage District addressed the Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday, requesting assistance from the village to pay for the drainage solution.

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday passed an ordinance allowing for a special service area (SSA) in the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions.

The site's new owner, Joseph Valente, has no plans yet for the property.

SUGAR GROVE—The $50,000 deficit in the village's 2010-11 budget could easily turn into a $250,000 deficit, if the state of Illinois follows through with its proposal for a reduction in the local government distributive fund (LGDF).

Maple Park—The John Fraser Memorial Time Trial, the final race of the 11th annual Athletes By Design spring series, will be held in Maple Park this Sunday, April 11.

Taxpayers have seen their fair share of government takeovers the past few years. The auto industry, Wall Street banks, student loans, healthcare, the list goes on and on.

Kaneland—Much like the iPhone craze of 2007, the unveiling of Apple’s newest “must-have”—the iPad—has created a frenzy in the world of technology.

A look through this week's church news.

Daniel Neumann of Sugar Grove was among those named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering dean’s list for the winter quarter.

Ryan Gierke of Elburn and Amanda Richardson of Sugar Grove were among approximately 180 students who are part of the midyear class of 2010 at Elmhurst College.