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Geneva—This is the time of year for buying school supplies, rearranging schedules and everything else that goes along with getting back to school. Many children, however, are anxiously awaiting their first day of school because they will...

ELBURN—The village of Elburn will close east North Street from First to Main streets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

Donna Mae Crook, 76, of Elburn, formerly of Lily Lake, passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Tuesday, July 20, 2010.

July 23-25

MAPLE PARK—In the spring of 2010, Kelly Sieben’s sister was teaching a class on homemade baked goods in Wisconsin when one of her students brought in small cakes on a stick to share with the ladies in...

MAPLE PARK—In 1960, the DeKalb Lions Club sponsored the chartering of the Maple Park Lions Club. Meeting at the Blue Moon Restaurant in Elgin, Ill., that April, the new chapter elected its officers including a Tail Twister...

SUGAR GROVE—At the top of the Village of Sugar Grove’s strategic goals list are enhancing economic development and restoring the village’s reputation with both residential and commercial developers.

ELBURN—Two Elburn business operators want the village to expand the number of hours they can sell alcohol under the current municipal liquor code.

ELBURN—The Elburn Police Department currently issues burning permits for outdoor fires. However, Police Chief Steve Smith suggested during the July 12 Public Safety Committee meeting that the Elburn & Countryside Fire Department should do the inspections for...

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday authorized the 2010 Pavement Marking Program.

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday approved a resolution providing for the retirement of certain municipal indebtedness through the use of motor-fuel tax funds.

COUNTY—County officials on July 13 postponed making a decision on proposed Kane County Health Department budget reductions for 30 days, offering a mini reprieve for several programs and as many as 62 employees whose positions will be...

MAPLE PARK—In times of increasing revenue constraints, Maple Park officials are trying to stay ahead of the financial curve.

MAPLE PARK—Six, engineering firms have submitted proposals to the village of Maple Park for a potential contract to provide engineering planning and consultant services for public works projects.

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.

Chris Stojan (left) was on hand Sunday at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center as local farmers got the chance to sell their produce. Stojan sold corn and tomatoes to local residents Dave Rissman and Jan Callaghan.

The time of year for local, community festivals is upon us, and as always, the first one is the Sugar Grove Corn Boil.

Beveraly “Bev” A. Siebert, 71, of Yorkville, formerly of Elburn, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

To further commemorate the noteworthy accomplishments of the recently completed track season, in which Kaneland’s team finished second in the state, the Elburn Herald is pairing a Knights track personality from years past, and an athlete who...

The Sugar Grove Purple Crush were the first-ever undefeated Majors team, going 17-0 in tournament games. The league includes teams from Elburn, Maple Park and Sugar Grove.

Taylor Krawcyzk rounds the bases at the Kaneland High School Softball camp last Thursday. Coach Brian Willis said it was the first year they have had the camp.

Registration for 2010 fall ball will began July 1. Players are welcome from all surrounding areas.

A look through this week’s church news.

Jamie and Lisa (Molitor) White of Sugar Grove announce the birth of their daughters, Avery Kyan and Oakley Michelle, on May 17, 2010, at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora. Avery weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces, and Oakley...

Tyson and Michelle (Montalto) Guthrie of Elburn announce the birth of their son, Broderick Joseph, who was born May 26, 2010, at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

Sheila Schiff of Sugar Grove and James Hebel of Sandwich, Ill., were married May 14, 2010, in Negril, Jamaica.

Wow, where do we even begin. The benefit at Lions Park on June 19 was absolutely amazing.

As the country continues to rebound from its recent economic struggles, I am thankful for the hard work and independent record of Bill Foster.

Geneva—Delnor reached a major milestone achieved by few other hospitals in the nation—the near elimination of two different types of hospital-acquired infections, and a reduction by half in total infections monitored as part of the hospital’s goal...

Kaneland—The Kaneland School District will begin the new school year on Wednesday, Aug. 25, with a full day of classes.

Nancy Crowe and her Cream King truck visited the Maple Park Kops and Kids at the Movies event July 9 at the Civic Center youth drop-in center. Children were able to select their favorite ice cream treat...