Kaneland—Kaneland’s Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize former Kaneland students, staff members, organizations and supporters who have demonstrated excellence and commitment.

Thursday marked the Grand Opening of Northside Pub at 117 N. Main St. in Elburn.

Following series of meetings, Elburn Planning Commission recommends approval of plan for Elburn Station Development

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Monday voted 7-0 to approve donations of $10,000 through the generosity of the Dunham Fund, $1,000 from Nicholas & Associates, Inc., and $500 from ARCON Associates, Inc.—all in support of fine arts in the Kaneland School District.

The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival kicked off the new season with Lee Murdock’s Hometown Concert. The event took place on Saturday at the Kaneland High School auditorium. Murdock (left) had a special guest, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Jim Post.

Ron Hanik combines both in nearby A+ Pet Massage and Swimming
Oswego—Ron Hanik of A+ Pet Massage and Swimming now offers canine massage and swimming in two convenient locations and economically-priced at 23 Washington Street in Oswego and 743 Edgewood in Wood Dale.

Girls’ wins take sting out of OT loss at BC
KANELAND—The girls basketball crew from Kaneland found what it liked in at Yorkville on Friday, and had what it liked, but lost it on Saturday.

KANELAND—Geneva bowling is a relatively new program, but one thing is already familiar to the Lady Vikings.

Two weeks ago, we used this space to recap this past year at the Elburn Herald, as well as to introduce new Assistant Editor Keith Beebe.

This week, we would like to announce the change in position of former Assistant Editor and new Web Editor, Ben Draper.

David L. Meyers, 79, of Maple Park, woke to celestial grace after passing away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

Do you support the Elburn Station development in Elburn? Vote and comment here.

Elburn—First-quarter Metra parking permits are now available. They are good now through the end of March, and they cost $85.

Kaneland—Senior Veronica Seawall was in search of a very specific major: animal behavior.

Springfield—Beginning Jan. 1, Illinois State Police (ISP) began enforcing new motor vehicle laws that passed in 2011, as the push to decrease traffic fatalities remains a top priority for law enforcement officials across Illinois.

MAPLE PARK—After months of planning, public hearings and deliberation, the Maple Park Village Board voted to enact a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, but not before discussing its size.

MAPLE PARK—While continuing to deal with limited finances in 2012, Maple Park officials still hope they can make the improvements the village needs.