KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board approved several changes to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) Charter on Monday.

Resident arrested, bail set at $15 million MAPLE PARK—A rural Maple Park man faces up to 60 years in prison for possessing and conspiring to sell illegal drugs.

Kaneland—The annual Kaneland Foundation Golf Outing will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golfview Drive, Sugar Grove.

The Kaneland Sports Boosters are partnering with Tastefully Simple for a fundraiser through the month of September.

Kane County—Kane County Treasurer David J. Rickert reminds county residents that the second installment of property taxes is due Wednesday, Sept. 1.

Illinois—Illinois 4-H will introduce an innovative classroom-based exercise program when the new school year begins.

Perry Clark, vice president of American Heartland Bank and Trust, gives a $500 check to Sandy Shelby, executive director of Anderson Animal Shelter.

ELBURN—The Fox Valley Theatre Company’s production of “Hairspray” features Elburn talent both on stage and behind the scenes.

Photos by Ben Draper

Kane County—A special state’s attorney has been appointed to represent the Kane County Circuit Court Clerk Deborah Seyller as she considers whether to sue the Kane County Board over her FY2010 budget.

Aurora—With the start of classes in Waubonsee Community College’s new downtown Aurora Campus just a year away, the college announced that its current campus, located at 5 E. Galena Boulevard, is now for sale.

Following are the winners of the 2010 Elburn Days Livestock Show.

The Elburn Lions announced the following winners of the various raffles held during the Elburn Days festivities.

Kaneland High School junior Demi Schlehofer of Sugar Grove won the Grand Championship at the Kane County Fair in Visual Arts, Carbon, Plastic and Clay, along with Grand Champion Poultry Featherlegged Bantum.

Annie “Ann” V. Gliddon, 92, of Sugar Grove, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at The Tillers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Oswego.

MAPLE PARK—It’s not very nice to tell someone that their front door is ugly, but that sort of criticism was music to the ears of Wade and Tara Scharlau.

KANEVILLE—Several new businesses will have booths at this year’s Craft and Business Fair at Kaneville Fest.

Elburn—Commuters may soon be able to purchase coffee at the Metra station again, but it won't be an ordinary cup of Joe.

KANELAND—In 2009-10, Kaneland School District did not make adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward meeting state learning standards under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

SUGAR GROVE—In mid-September, a joint program between the Sugar Grove Park District, Sugar Grove Township and Sugar Grove Library will open its doors to local senior citizens.

Kaneville—Hill’s Country Store in Kaneville will hold a free movie night on Friday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m., in conjunction with Kaneville Fest.

live entertainment food • crafts • garage sales movies • car show volleyball • bags • softball

KANEVILLE—On the weekend of Aug. 28 and 29, Kaneville once again will host its Kaneville Fest summer celebration.

ELBURN—Elburn village officials plan to spend approximately $8,800 on the next phase of Elburn's tree program.

ELBURN—The village of Elburn will post a sign at each village stream where a road crosses it.

When I was a boy, I had a bad case of hay fever. So much so, that the only way I could watch the Elburn Days Parade was through the car window.

The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act created in each state a federally funded health insurance program known as a “high risk pool.”

Mr. Russell is partially correct in his letter, published on Thursday, Aug. 19, regarding Congressman Foster.

The 2010 Elburn Days Parade Committee want to take this opportunity and say thank you to all of you that assisted us in making the parade a fun and memorable one, especially for our Honorable Grand Marshal,...

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A look through this week's church news and events

KANELAND—Out of the gate, it’s a decent start for Kaneland High School golf after two meets. Meanwhile, senior cornerstone Hayley Guyton is leading the Knights pack with a more than decent start.