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.

Schmidt’s Towne Tap completed its recent renovations that transformed the corner of North and Main streets in downtown Elburn.

A look through this week's church news and events.

VIRGIL—The 2011 assessment roll for Virgil Township was published Aug. 18, 2011, in the Elburn Herald.

Kaneville's history will come alive on Sunday, Aug. 28, when prominent and interesting characters from the early days of the township will be portrayed by current residents during the Kaneville Township Cemetery Walk.

Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez (right), and Richard Randall, Kendall County Sheriff, celebrate landing their boat first in the Fox Valley United Way's ninth annual cardboard-boat race on Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park in Aurora on Aug....

The community is ready to come out and celebrate during Kaneville Fest on Friday through Sunday, Aug. 26-28, with not only a cake, but also a township picture.

Kaneville Public Library Director Ray Christiansen estimates that there will be approximately 8,000 books and about 1,500 videos, books on tape, etc. for sale at the Kaneville Fest used book sale.

The fundraising for the Kaneville Fest fireworks never stops. As soon as enough money is raised for this year's display, event organizers begin working on the following year's show.

Schedule of events for the Aug. 25-28 festival.

Cousins Brooke Sunderlage (left) of Genoa, Ill., and Megan Fidler of Sycamore ride the Re-Mix at Elburn Days on Saturday. Brooke also had an entry in the 4-H Livestock competition and won a first-place prize.

The village of Sugar Grove held what turned into part one of at least a two-part public hearing regarding a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District on Aug. 16.

Experience-infused lineup sees action at Geneva, Limestone KANELAND—While golfers often prefer to face other competition after several weeks of practicing against each other, the Kaneland Knights were hoping for a more ideal result.

Kaneland Knights football gets a pre-season workout in friendly territory during Thursday’s annual Knights Under the Lights event in Maple Park.

KANELAND—While Tuesday’s weather started off less than ideal, the end landscape of the evening was more suitable. Just the way Kaneland soccer preferred it.

Fabrizius, Dudzinski, Banbury key in KO of Geneseo KANELAND—Volleyball began 2011-12 in grand fashion.

You may have recently received a letter from ComEd informing you that your electric power supplier had been changed and that if you did not authorize this change you should contact them or Direct Energy.

The Maple Park American Legion Post 312 is sponsoring a Tractor Raffle to benefit Maple Park Fun Fest.

Many of the members entered their 4-H projects at the Kane County Fair in July. The kids chose projects such as woodworking, photography, vegetables, cooking, welding, visual arts, aerospace, woodworking, horticulture, interior design, dogs, cats, swine, horses,...

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College’s Library Technical Assistant program recently received full accreditation from the American Library Association (ALA).

CHICAGO—The Internal Revenue Service is encouraging Illinoisans to be on guard against tax scams promoted by unscrupulous individuals trying to persuade them to file false tax returns.

KANE COUNTY—The beauty, diversity and importance of the Fox River is portrayed in a 48-page, color booklet, “A Citizen’s Guide to Preserving the Fox River,” available for free at various locations.

GENEVA—TriCity Family Services is accepting nominations for the 27th Annual William D. Barth Award.

A look through the weekend's schedule at the 82nd annual festival.

The Elburn Lions Club will again host a beer garden adjacent to the Main Stage. The types of beer available this year will be Miller Highlife and Miller Lite.

Lions offer 50/50 raffle Tickets will be on sale at various locations throughout Lions Park during the entire festival.

The Friends of the Town and Country Public Library sponsor a book sale during Elburn Days at the library, 320 E. North St., Elburn.

This is another annual event for Elburn Days. Bingo is held in the Lions Pavilion.

This will be the 22nd Annual 5K Run/1M Fun Run/Walk. Please note that there is a new starting location.

On Sunday evening, the Elburn Lions will hold the annual raffles from the Main Stage at Lions Park.

Annual truck and tractor pull brings noise and fun The Tractor Pull is in its 34th year at Elburn Days. This is a fantastic show with a huge following.

Variety of food options means it’s time to take a break from the diet Many different types of food will be available throughout the festival.