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.

Sugar Grove—Kaneland John Shields and McDole elementary schools will hold their semi-annual children’s clothing and toy resale on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

ELBURN—George Bernard Shaw once said, “I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live.”

Dennis A. Anderson, 67, of Elburn, passed away on Sept. 8, 2010, at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, Ill. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.

Anna Kozik, 100, of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at Provena Pine View Care Center, where she had recently made her home.

Jeff and Cheryl Link of Elburn announce the wedding of their daughter, Alyssa Link, to Michael Warner, the son of Tom and Dee Warner of North Aurora, on May 22, 2010.

Mark Gibson and Jessica Butler of Cortland, announce the birth of their son, Jake Armani Gibson, who was born Sept. 9, 2010, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Sara Gregory of Sugar Grove earned a Master of Music degree from Western Illinois University following the 2010 summer semester.

Sugar Grove—More than 150 local students earned degrees from Waubonsee Community College this summer semester.

A look through this week's church news and events

Knights run over crossover foe Dixon, 55-6 by Mike Slodki MAPLE PARK—Looks like Kaneland Knights football is putting the rest of its schedule on notice. The visiting Dixon Dukes certainly noticed.

WAUCONDA—Still working to get a full lineup from injuries and illness, the Lady Knights cross country team went north and saw some individual fortunes turn that way, as well.

KANELAND—Lady Knights volleyball began the week with a satisfactory performance in Bartlett, and ended with its first-ever Northern Illinois Big XII win.

KANELAND—If tennis fans were wondering how the current talent on the roster would come together and produce on the courts, it’s been good so far.

PEORIA—Whatever the fortunes of the Kaneland High School boys cross country team this season, the Knights have a gelling core that will give those fortunes a fighting chance.

KANELAND—Don’t look now, but the Kaneland golf roster (4-2, 2-0 NIB-12) could be stacking some wins together, thanks to stacking productive shots.

KANELAND—When it comes to soccer, the match often comes down to a strong finish.

The world lost some of its richness on Saturday, when news of Bruce Conley’s passing made its way through our communities. Whether directly or indirectly, anyone who lives or works in the area has been touched by his...

Bruce Conley and I played “Taps” together for over 25 years on Memorial Day in Elburn. We rarely planned before the ceremony. We both just showed up and played our parts.

A year ago, the president of the Elburn Chamber of Commerce received a call from the Los Angeles Times for an interview concerning our Fireworks Day in the Park.

What does it mean to us … as a community, as a nation?

Congressman Bill Foster touts his experience as a businessman and a scientist. Unfortunately, he seems to have forgotten his background when it comes to his energy policy.

Five sisters, all Kaneland graduates, took a shot that they could get on the game show Family Feud, and they succeeded. The Turk sisters who grew up in Maple Park wanted to give their father, Joe, a...

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the release of a line of credit from Family Bank & Trust Co. following the development of Landings Lot 3.

Geneva—TriCity Family Services is seeking nominations for the 26th Annual William D. Barth Award.

Bruce H. Conley, 60, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

SUGAR GROVE—Tuesday, July 13, 2010, should have been just another work day for Sandwich resident Pete Moore. Instead, it was the day when the 33-year-old father of two almost lost his life.

Kaneland—Kaneland Harter Middle School students will attend grade-level assemblies on cyberbullying on Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Kane County—The Illinois Supreme Court on Sept. 2 appointed Kane County State's Attorney John A. Barsanti as a Circuit Court Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michael...

Kaneland Foundation invites community members to event KANELAND—Looking for a great excuse to hit the golf links before fall starts?

KHMS & KHS

MAPLE PARK—Roger Kahl, Maple Park Park Fun Fest Committee member, reported to the Village Board on Monday about the success of last weekend's events.