SUGAR GROVE—Beginning Wednesday, June 1, Sugar Grove Public Library will offer the public best-selling and classic audiobooks, eBooks, music, and video available 24/7 from a link on the library’s website.
May 30th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedArchive for May, 2011
Disaster preparedness classes offered: CERT training to start in June
ELBURN—In the event of a disaster, local police and fire responders need the help of trained citizens to assist during the crisis.
May 29th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedFriends announce raffle winner
Elburn—The Friends of the Town & Country Public Library, held their “Bucket of Birds & Blooms” garden raffle in conjunction with their annual plant sale Saturday, May 7.
May 29th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedVillage name new village clerk
Maple Park—During a special Maple Park Village Board meeting on Tuesday, Elizabeth Peerboom was appointed to the position of village clerk.
May 29th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedPlanning Commission recommends zoning text amendments
SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Planning Commission at its meeting on May 18 held an informal discussion regarding a petition for a Sugar Grove West Side Industrial TIF District, and also reviewed zoning text amendment updates continued from the Planning Commission’s meeting on April 20.
May 28th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMaple Park seeks IT systems, website administrator
MAPLE PARK—The village of Maple Park is seeking a part-time IT systems and website administrator.
May 28th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Gale force
Alexander Gale of Elburn recently participated in the Junior Olympics and USA Open Karate Tournaments in Las Vegas, April 22 – 24.
May 28th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Breaking ground by fixing cars
Maple Park resident first female to earn auto body degree from WCC
SUGAR GROVE—Alley Domar of Maple Park didn’t know much about Waubonsee Community College’s automotive technology and automotive body repair programs, but chose to enroll in both programs simply because of her interest in vehicles while growing up.
Keeping recyclables under cover
Board votes to amend ordinance
ELBURN—With an ordinance on the books that all recycled materials set out for pick-up be covered, many residents are wondering just how to follow the rule.
McConnaughay assigns Metra task force
KANE COUNTY—Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay announced the formation of a task force to recommend a replacement for the Kane County appointee on the Metra Board.
May 27th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedVillage allows electronic billing, payment for utility bills
SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on May 17 voted 6-0 to approve the MSI Electronic Billing and Payment Receipt Program, which will provide electronic billing for utility bills.
May 27th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMay 27 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 27th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Stay safe during storms
Brad Hruza of Elburn shows a picture of a storm in Elburn last October during a presentation at the Sugar Grove Library on Saturday.
May 27th, 2011 | John DiDonna | Comments Off | Continued
More than 850 graduates receive degrees from Waubonsee
Sugar Grove—As Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon looked on, Waubonsee Community College awarded degrees to 864 graduates at its 2011 commencement ceremony on May 19. The class of 2011 is the college’s largest ever.
May 27th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedVocal quintet performs for KMS students
SUGAR GROVE—Chicago-based vocal ensemble Table for 5 performed for Kaneland Harter Middle School students on May 18, belting out a handful of musical numbers while also teaching students the importance of emphasizing the visual aspects of performance while singing for an audience.
May 27th, 2011 | Keith Beebe | Comments Off | ContinuedChurch news for May 27
A look through this week’s church news and events.
May 27th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued4x800m relay, Zick lead good times at State
CHARLESTON—By the very nature of the State meet, athletes need a certain level of performance to even be part of the collision of talent at Eastern Illinois University.
May 26th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
Rosary puts an end to Kaneland soccer season
AURORA—In the case of Kaneland soccer in regional finals, bad things come in threes.
May 26th, 2011 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | Continued
Boys track win 3rd straight sectional
ROCHELLE—Call ‘em champs.
With 90 team points, Kaneland pulled off the sectional three-peat. Sterling was second, tied with Burlington Central at 78 points.
May 26th, 2011 | Mike Slodki | Comments Off | ContinuedSwing away
Bad news: Rilee Vest and Andrea Potts of Lady Knights softball will no longer be suiting up for Northern Illinois Big XII Conference action after the season concludes.
Good news: The two sluggers are bringing their bats to college programs where their skills will be appreciated.
Lady Knights get last swings before playoffs
KANELAND—At the very least, Lady Knights softball can be encouraged by the offense going into an uncertain playoff campaign.
May 26th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedBaseball finish last regular week with flourish, now 19-10
KANELAND—Four wins compared to no losses for Knights baseball? Consider that a decent week for the black-clad boys.
May 26th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedGuest editorial: Help protect community funds
In 1969, the first-ever state income tax was authorized by the governor and state legislature in the state of Illinois.
May 26th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Stop spending money you do not have
I am writing you to express my sentiments regarding state and local budgets, and more specifically pending legislation regarding the LGDF (Local Government Distributive Fund).
May 26th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | ContinuedLetter: Aim criticism at correct target
Truth is the first casualty of war. The same goes for politics.
May 26th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedLetter: Townhome resident behavior ridiculous
One thing that I value most about living in Elburn is the village’s commitment to family and community.
May 25th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedWilliam ‘Bill’ Chesnutt
William “Bill” Chesnutt, 75, of Yorkville, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
May 25th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedMarjorie “Grandma Marge” Finlinson
Marjorie “Grandma Marge” Finlinson, 86, of Summerville, S.C., formerly of Elburn, passed away May 3, 2011, at her daughter and son-in-law’s home following complications from a recent stroke.
May 25th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedConley Outreach to offer Grief Day Camp
KANEVILLE—Conley Outreach Community Services announced this year’s Good Grief Day Camp, “Your Unique Grief Journey.”
May 25th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedDelnor offers informational session on sleep apnea
GENEVA—When sleep patterns are affected, it could be Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep.
May 25th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedEsther L. Shelton
Esther L. Shelton, 91, of Canton, Ill., formerly of Aurora, Metropolis, Ill., and Elburn, passed away Saturday, May 21, at Heartland Healthcare in Canton.
May 24th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | ContinuedEggleston named interim executive director
BATAVIA—Elderday Center, a nonprofit adult day center in Batavia, recently named Traci Eggleston, MSW, its interim executive director.
May 24th, 2011 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued
