Archive for February, 2012

Cast announced for KHS performance of ‘Les Miserables’

KANELAND—Director April Rames has announced the cast for Kaneland High School’s performance of “Les Miserables School Edition.”

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4-H’s finest

Ron Alms (left) from the Elburn Coop, presents Jeff Bornemann, Kane County 4-H Foundation president, a check for $1,500 as a donation match from Land O’Lakes Foundation.

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IEMA sampling results show no measurable radiation increases near Byron Nuclear Power Plant

SPRINGFIELD—Laboratory analysis of environmental sampling conducted by the IEMA earlier this week showed no measurable increases of radiation in the environment as a result of a steam release from the Byron Nuclear Power Plant.

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Village explores snowplowing costs

ELBURN—The cost of plowing two inches of snow off the streets of Elburn is calculated to be $2,468 each time it snows.

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Zoning Board of Appeals says goodbye to Glidden, hello to Swan

ELBURN—The Village Board accepted the resignation of Steve Glidden from the Zoning Board of Appeals. He served for seven years. They approved Allen Swan as the new member of the Zoning Board.

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Kaneland announces students of the term

Kaneland—Kaneland High School announced the following students of the term list for term two:

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Making music happen

The Kaneland Harter Middle School 6th grade band was in good form last Thursday evening.

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Guest Editorial: Happy birthday, Mr. President; we can still learn from you

One year ago, our state celebrated the 100th birthday of President Ronald Reagan, a true Illinoisan, to recognize his accomplishments and celebrate the prosperity he brought to America.

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Feb. 10 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.

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Church news for Feb. 9

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

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Wrestling sends seven to Sterling Sectional

DEKALB—When it comes time for postseason wrestling, a preferred mentality is “survive and advance.”

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Bowling season comes to an end at DeKalb

DEKALB—Postseason action is ripe to provide unlikely performances leading to a sectional berth.

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Fleck departs NIU OC position after one day

DEKALB—Former Kaneland High athletic standout P.J. Fleck’s return to the pastures of Northern Illinois University football was the very definition of short-lived.

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Knight boys take pitfall vs. Sycamore

KANELAND—There shall be no sweep of the Spartans in 2012.

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Lady Knights rattle off two wins after hard-luck loss to Yorkville

KANELAND—When a team has to endure a three-game losing skid, the mentality of the next win being so far away can creep into the team.

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Letter: In support of Christine Johnson

On March 20, 2012, the residents of Illinois have some important choices to make regarding the officials that shape our government.

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Daniel “Dan” T. Nauert

Daniel “Dan” T. Nauert, 43, of Sugar Grove, passed away around the morning hours of Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Ill.

February 9th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

LivingWell Cancer Resource Center introduces ‘Back On Track’ series for cancer survivors

GENEVA—The LivingWell Cancer Resource Center announces the new lecture series, “Back On Track,” designed for those who have recently completed cancer treatment.

February 6th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

ACT Practice Test at Sugar Grove library

SUGAR GROVE—ACT Practice Test will be held at the Sugar Grove Library on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Check-in and seating starts at 8 a.m.; the test starts promptly at 8:30 a.m.

February 6th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Seed of success

Last week brought a bit of good news for Kaneland girls basketball.

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Maple Park Water Department seeks budget item for well house upkeep

MAPLE PARK—During the Maple Park Committee of the Whole discussion of the 2012-13 budget on Tuesday, Bob O’Connor came before the board to discuss the needs of the village’s Water Department.

February 4th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Photos of Illinois Vietnam War heroes still needed

Washington, D.C.—The people of the state of Illinois suffered among the greatest number of losses in the Vietnam War, sacrificing 2,938 service-men and women in combat.

February 4th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Tickets now on sale for ‘Les Mis’ at KHS

MAPLE PARK—Advance purchase tickets are now on sale for Kaneland High School’s performance of “Les Miserables School Edition.”

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All about AYP

KANELAND—Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), instituted in 2003 as part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act, is a measurement tool meant to ensure that every state school improve its standardized test scores in reading and mathematics each year through 2014.

February 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

SG Library Board settles with former director

SUGAR GROVE—Six months after the surprise firing of Library Director Beverly Holmes Hughes, the Library Board on Jan. 26 voted to approve a mutual release and settlement agreement with the former director.

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Ripple effect

One person can make a difference
Sugar Grove—In the fall of 2010, 17 students in NIU Professor Jack King’s Sociology 392: Organizing for Social Change class sat brain-storming ideas for a class project.

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Man in wrestling mask holds up Mobil store

ELBURN—A white male dressed in a black wrestling mask with a white and yellow design on the face held up the Mobil gas station at 213 S. Main St. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at approximately 9 p.m.

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Local businesses pass compliance test, refuse to sell tobacco to minors

ELBURN—All six Elburn businesses that sell tobacco products passed the compliance test for not selling tobacco to minors.

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IEMA environmental personnel collect samples near Byron nuclear power plant

Agency continues to monitor plant conditions through remote monitoring system

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School Board discusses Fiscal Year 2013 budget reductions

SUGAR GROVE—Commence year three of Kaneland’s cost-center budget reduction process.

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Police blotter for Feb. 3

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.

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School bus crash on Granart Road in Big Rock Township

HINCKLEY-BIG ROCK—On Jan. 27 at approximately 8:10 a.m., Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies, Sugar Grove Police, Big Rock Fire Department and Sugar Grove Fire Department responded to a report of a school bus crash on Granart Road, between Rhodes and Dugan roads in unincorporated Big Rock Township.

February 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued