Conspiracy: a plan agreed on; planning and acting together for a harmful purpose. The big radio and TV stations pulled it off better than I have ever seen before.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support. Over the last 14 months, I have worked hard to spread my message of fiscal sanity, and the Nov. 2 victory was a testament to America’s...

During my judicial campaign, I met thousands of residents, and I was overwhelmed with the warm reception I received.

The women of the Zonta Club of St. Charles-Geneva-Batavia and Zonta West-Illinois held their annual fundraising auction, Helping Women Bloom, on Nov. 9 at Prairie Landing Golf Club in West Chicago and raised more than $23,000.

ST. CHARLES—Lazarus House invites the community to its annual Thanksgiving Feast. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, at the Tri Cities Salvation Army, 1710 S. 7th Ave.,...

GENEVA—The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center will host a talk on the ways which an integrative approach can enhance the benefits of standard medical treatments on Tuesday, Nov. 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

ELBURN—ComEd currently provides electricity to homes in Elburn. However, Elburn residents could obtain lower rates from an alternative electricity supplier more easily if the Village Board decides to opt out of ComEd.

Sugar Grove—With daylight savings time now at an end, sunlight is more valuable than ever. And Waubonsee Community College is poised to discover another value of it with the completion of its photovoltaic array, which consists of...

Geneva—In his career in the senior living industry, Dick Hattan hears seniors talking daily, all day long, about their memories.

Maple Park ponders wastewater plant expansion project Maple Park—Maple Park has a situation: to find money to expand its wastewater treatment facilities or let the expansion permit expire.

SPRINGFIELD—Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold is participating this month with Movember, to raise awareness of men's health issues, including prostate cancer.

ELBURN—Blackberry Township has provided safety signs for the Elburn Commuter Station, Police Chief Steve Smith told the Public Safety Committee on Monday.

KANELAND—Kaneland School District congratulates the following students for being named Term One, 2010-11 Students of the Term at Kaneland High School:

SG resident's new store makes consignment fashionable Batavia—The need for a new career inspired Vicki Ryan to open the upscale consignment boutique R Kids Closet in Batavia in October 2009.

A look through this week's church news and events

Kane County—As of Nov. 9, the direct mother-child health service programs for individuals and families that have been provided by the Kane County Health Department were transferred to community clinics becuase of county budget cuts.

Bike path will be part of project KANE COUNTY—Kane County officials plan to seek construction bids late next year for the extension of Anderson Road in Elburn and a bicycle and pedestrian path on that route.

ELBURN—Installation of a safety fence along the railroad tracks east of First Street in Elburn will be finished soon, Police Chief Steve Smith told the Public Safety Committee on Monday.

Batavia—The Fermilab Lecture Series, the University of Illinois and the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms will present Fab Lab demonstrations in the Fermilab Wilson Hall lobby from 1 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12.

Kaneland—Kaneland Superintendent Dr. Jeff Schuler on Monday presented the School Board with a proposed timeline for the renewal of the District Strategic Plan, which will map out both short and long-term needs for the district.

Kaneland—At Monday night's Kaneland School Board meeting, the board was presented with the 2010 tax levy calendar.

ELBURN, SG—The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) works with volunteers who are at least 55 and have a lifetime of experience and knowledge to share. Members of RSVP are entitled to the following benefits: Excess liability...

KANELAND—Although Kaneland High School’s PSAE scores declined and didn’t meet federal requirements for Adequate Yearly Progress (APY), the same scores showed more students are college-ready.

John Stewart Elementary School students are going all out for American veterans this month. They have been busy writing thank-you cards to U.S. servicemen, composing poems about the military, and filling showcases with memorabilia from family members...

The Kaneland High School Theatre Department will be presenting the comedy “The Curious Savage” by John Patrick. Performances are Nov. 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.

ELBURN—The playing of “Taps” is a longstanding tradition at many military events, including Veterans Day celebrations.

Maple Park—“Confidence” was the word on the lips of the Kaneland players as they exited Peterson Field Saturday night following their 34-7 victory over Crystal Lake Central in round 2 of the IHSA football playoffs.

Peoria—“Bittersweet” would be an accurate term to describe Kaneland senior Trevor Holm's performance at the IHSA boys cross country 2A State Finals on Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Peoria—A two-year layoff from cross-country running didn't seem to have much of an effect on Kaneland High School's Jen Howland at the IHSA 2A State Final on Saturday in Peoria.

The Elburn American Legion Auxiliary Unit 630 would like to thank everyone who attended the American Legion Auxiliary spaghetti supper Oct. 21. We appreciate your loyalty and support for out fundraising dinner.

You answered someone’s need through your much-needed blood donations on Sept. 13.

I am humbled and honored that you, the people, have selected me to serve you as your Resident Circuit Judge for Kane County.