SPRINGFIELD—To help stay healthy during the holidays and all year, give the gift of health by getting an influenza vaccination to not only protect you, but others as well.

MAPLE PARK—The Knights were on the field. The lights in Peterson Field were burning brightly. And for once, the parents who volunteer in the Kaneland Booster Barn concession stand were out watching their sons compete in the 5A playoffs.

Drizzly weather didn’t dampen spirits at the Christmas in Kaneville event Saturday morning, which took place throughout the village.

Brett Wallner (middle), his dad (left) and Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School Physical Education teacher Tom Biddle, show the three-peat as Brett and his dad won a turkey in Mr. Biddle’s annual John Stewart Turkey Shootout just before Thanksgiving break.

KANELAND—Beginning 1-0 in conference play doesn’t just sound better—it is better.

Six wins at early juncture for Colombe’s crew
KANELAND—Lady Knights girls basketball continues to go along at its desired pace, and came up with two victories this week.

Soccer enthusiasts between the ages of 4 and 17 years old can register online to play the KYSO Spring Season, which runs from April 28 through June 9.

The Sugar Grove Public Library will hold a public forum on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. in Library Meeting Room C to gather public comments on the search for a new library director.

I think if Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers wants to protest the village of Elburn for hiring an out-of-town contractor, they should at least get out of their cars and picket, rather than sitting in a car reading the paper and sleeping.

Richard “Dick” Wise, 79, of Geneva, entered into eternal life on Dec. 3, 2011, surrounded by the love and prayers of his wife and children.

On March 22, 45 Kaneland High School students will fly to Milan for a nine-day trip to experience other countries and cultures.

CHICAGO—A new program by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will provide first responders with critical information to improve emergency care for anyone involved in a car crash.

CHICAGO—Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials stress safety by urging motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions.

Sugar Grove 9-year-old performs now through Christmas Eve
SUGAR GROVE—Jennifer Madziarczyk says her daughter Maggie, 9, was born singing.

Interested in architecture? Kaneland might soon add a third option for students who want to study architecture or engineering.

Public bodies air concerns during final public hearing
MAPLE PARK—At the final public hearing regarding the proposed Maple Park TIF District, the Board of Trustees heard more comments and concerns from the residents, as well as representatives from the various taxing bodies affected.