When I retired in February of 2010, I thought about one of my favorite videos that my company would show to new management featuring Lou Holtz. At the end of the video, Lou said that the bottom...

The Elburn American Legion Auxiliary of the Daniel Simpson Post No. 630 would like to thank everyone who gave the gift of life on April 12, 2012.

The village of Elburn has again been qualified as a 2011 Tree City USA. Thanks to the support of the village trustees and the work of the village Tree Board, this is the 13th consecutive year that...

The Elburn American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 630 would like to thank everyone who attended the American Legion Auxiliary spaghetti supper on April 19 at the Elburn American Legion Hall.

Edward David Zak, 90, of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., was born on Sept. 17, 1921, in Chicago, the son of Edward Casimir and Sophia Zak.

Garth L. Glader, 52, of Geneva, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, after an extended illness, surrounded by family and friends.

Kaneland—McDole Elementary PTO in Montgomery will host a trivia night event. Entries for the event are due by Friday, April 27, and the event itself will be held at Open Range Southwest Grill in Sugar Grove on...

ELBURN—Elburn resident Wynette Edwards, a director of the Hunger Resource Network, was part of an effort in March to distribute more than 61,000 pounds of chicken to more than 40 agencies.

Girl Scouts host celebration with Radio Disney Dekalb—In honor of 100 years of Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) will host a family-friendly Centennial Celebration on Saturday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m....

GENEVA—Comedian Steve Mazan will provide an evening of laughter and inspiration as he performs his comedy show, “Dying to Do Letterman,” at the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 30.

Kane County—Plots in the Kane County Health Department’s community gardens are now available, just in time for the start of the growing season.

Mild winter, warm spring pushes up WNV surveillance SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will accept birds submitted for West Nile Virus testing two weeks earlier than normal.

Village President cites development, future projects SUGAR GROVE—At his State of the Village of Sugar Grove speech on April 12, Village President Sean Michels discussed recently completed projects, as well as projects he expects will be completed in...

Maple Park—At Tuesday’s Maple Park Committee of the Whole meeting, Arnold Schramel of the Progressive Energy Group was once again present to update the board on the ongoing energy aggregation process, as well as to present his...

ELBURN—The Village Board on Monday approved a contract with Images, Inc., a Wheaton-based firm, to assist the village with an update of its comprehensive plan.

Frances Jerman of Aurora (right) reviews information at Waubonsee Community College's annual Spring Job/Internship Fair on Friday.

KANELAND—The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival will continue its tradition of showcasing the artwork of Kaneland students, as well as celebrating the professional visual and performing arts, on Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Kaneland John Stewart Clothing and Toy Sale was held Friday and Saturday. Here, Owen Herra makes sure he checks out all the toys.

SPRINGFIELD—Kane County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Brian Hamer, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Members of Elburn Boy Scout Troop 7, working on their Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge, participated in a mock "search and rescue" exercise held at Elburn Forest Preserve the morning of April 14.

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.

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday voted 5-0 to approve an agreement to lease 14 acres of agricultural land for one year.

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Board members on Tuesday voted 6-0 to approve withdrawal from the Natural Illinois Municipal Natural Gas Franchise Consortium.

The 8th annual Dewey Dash was held on Sunday.

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

Elburn—The Kane County Office of Emergency Management Agency and the Elburn Fire Department will conduct Helicopter Landing Zone Safety training within the village of Elburn on Wednesday, April 25.

ELBURN—Although the Community Congregational Church closed its parking lot on Sunday as promised, Elburn village trustee Jerry Schmidt asked the question anyway during Monday's Elburn Village Board meeting.

ELBURN—Village officials and Shodeen Construction representatives continue to work through the details of the annexation agreement for the Elburn Station development, with a special Village Board meeting set for Monday, May 14, to vote on the agreement....

Kaneland soccer enjoying unbeaten stretch KANELAND—In spite of injuries, Kaneland soccer is remaining a tough team to battle.

KANELAND—Anytime and anywhere, Kaneland boys track serves to be a threat against area competition.

KANELAND—Windy conditions abounded, and whomever emerged from Saturday’s Jenni’s ABC Meet in Maple Park would have to do so by force.

More action for State champs includes two setbacks KANELAND—If only the Kaneland Knights could put up double-figure run totals in every contest. While they enjoyed wins over conference rivals, the Knights could have used them in two losses...