Archive for May, 2010

IRS offers help with tax problems

Illinois—The Internal Revenue Service will host a special nationwide Open House on Saturday, May 15, to help small businesses and individuals solve tax problems.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

FVCC announces students of the month

Kaneland—The Fox Valley Career Center students of the month for April are Rojelio Rodriguez, Electrician I, St. Charles North High School; Abby Michels, Early Childhood I, Kaneland High School; and Veronica Rogawski, Health Occupations—CNA, St. Charles North High School.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Millikin JMS Scholars present research projects

Millikin University senior Michelle Buck of Elburn was among 22 students presenting their research projects during the annual James Millikin Scholars Senior Recognition Day program held on April 24 as a part of Millikin’s Celebrations of Scholarship.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
post thumbnail

Piglets on parade

ELBURN—The National Bank and Trust Co. in Elburn has adopted out piglets to area businesses for decoration and community fundraising.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Elburn singer awarded scholarship

ELBURN—The St. Charles Singers announced that Shannon Ramba of Elburn, a St. Charles North High School senior, will receive the $1,000 Walter J. and Edith E. Best Foundation scholarship.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Alarm companies need notice of dispatch switch

ELBURN—The Elburn Police Department will switch its emergency dispatch services on Tuesday, June 1, but residents still should call 9-1-1 in cases of emergency.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Credit-card option will boost Metra parking fee

ELBURN—The Elburn Finance Committee recommended on Monday that the village implement a credit-card payment option for Metra station parking.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

May 14 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.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Anderson graduates from Eastern Illinois University

Eric Anderson, a 2006 graduate of Kaneland High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Eastern Illinois University on May 8.

May 14th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

And the best mom is …

Sugar Grove—Members of the Sugar Grove Library Friends picked the winners of the Best Mom in Town contest.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

EEI wins merit awards

Sugar Grove—Fifty-five Illinois firms were recognized for excellence in engineering before an audience of more than 250 engineers, clients and government officials at an awards luncheon in February at the Crowne Plaza, Springfield.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
post thumbnail

Delnor offers free session on fibromyalgia

Geneva—Imagine being one of the estimated 7 to 10 million Americans who often suffer from debilitating pain, chronic fatigue and mounting anxiety, and while on the road to diagnosis, often undergo an endless variety of medical tests.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lady Knights sees 3 attain all-WSC status at Glenbard S.

GLEN ELLYN—In the last tune-up before the postseason begins, the Lady Knights track team participated in the final Western Sun Conference meeting at Glenbard South High School on Friday.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Boys Track nabs 2nd at Kane County Invite

KANELAND—It was cold and windy, but Knights boys track managed to leave all but one team in its collective dust on Friday.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
post thumbnail

Softball takes advantages of curveballs, longballs

KANELAND—Lady Knights softball is 14-7, and bringing the offense.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

KHS soccer trumps Sycamore for first time; steadies for regional

KANELAND—Kaneland High School girls soccer continues to add on to its season of greatest hits, and it’s evident the squad doesn’t want the music to stop.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Knight sluggers split week with Yorkville, beat OEHS

KANELAND—It looks like the Kaneland baseball roster has no problem scoring runs.
Now, all that’s left is making sure that always translates to wins.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Guest Editorial: Thank our troops

May 15, 2010, is Armed Forces Day. Right now, volunteer men and woman are everywhere protecting we civilians here at home.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Guest Editorial: Thank our troops

May 15, 2010, is Armed Forces Day. Right now, volunteer men and woman are everywhere protecting we civilians here at home.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Elburn fireworks still needs help

The Elburn Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who made the Pork Chop Dinner on March 31 such a great success.

May 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Francis “Bud” E. Gaumer

Francis “Bud” E. Gaumer, 90, of Kaneville, passed away at Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

May 12th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Meredith Kate Albrecht

Meridith Kate Albrecht, 33, of Mexico Beach, Fla., passed away Tuesday,
May 4, 2010, at her home. She was born in Chicago, and had lived in Mexico
Beach for the last five years, moving there from Elburn.

May 12th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Dale T. Stout

Dale T. Stout, 74, of DeKalb, formerly of Elburn, passed away Saturday,
May 8, 2010, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in Sycamore.

May 12th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Free worry, anxiety seminar May 17

Geneva—Adults interested in learning about worry and anxiety are welcome to join TriCity Family Services for a free seminar, “Worry? Anxiety? What Does it Mean?” on Monday, May 17, from 7 to 8 p.m.

May 12th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

DUI offender tries to flee police

ELBURN—Local police pursued a driver through residential streets off Route 47 in Elburn Saturday for several minutes before arresting him for driving under the influence of alcohol, attempting to elude police, and several other offenses.

May 11th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Leukemia research fundraiser seeks raffle items, sponsors

ELBURN—The Friends of Jason Gould Foundation is planning its second annual fundraiser for leukemia and lymphoma research, Jason’s Hogfan Party.

May 11th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
post thumbnail

Elburn Chamber features new website

Elburn—The Elburn Chamber of Commerce has a new website, developed by VisionFriendly.com in Yorkville.

May 10th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
post thumbnail

Cancer survivors prepare for Bridge Walk

Geneva—On May 15, more 1,500 people whose lives have been touched by cancer will gather at on the island at Fabyan Park in the Kane County Forest Preserve to participate in the 5K Bridge Walk to benefit the Living Well Cancer Resource Center.

May 10th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Participants sought for garage sale weekend

MAPLE PARK—Village-wide garage sales will take place Friday and Saturday, May 21-22.

May 10th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Library, Legion Auxiliary send items to the military

Sugar Grove—The Sugar Grove Library joined forces with the Sugar Grove American Legion Post 1271 Women’s Auxiliary to collect items to send to members of the military.

May 9th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
post thumbnail

Teens and online social networking

Friendships are everything to teens. The new technology avenues of today have provided many opportunities to network with existing friends as well as communicate with “cyber” friends.

May 9th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Park will not be cellular tower site

MAPLE PARK—The Maple Park Village Board on Monday voted against allowing a U.S. Cellular tower on village-owned park property next to the Civic Center.

May 9th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued