Time is running out to see the last Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival (KCFAF) event of the year, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”

The Elburn Chamber is sponsoring this year’s Town-Wide Garage Sale during Elburn Days.

MAPLE PARK—Join Grace United Methodist Church, 506 Willow St. in Maple Park, for this year's Sky! Vacation Bible School (VBS), where you can “Fly with Jesus.”

ST. CHARLES—Two Guys and Free Spaghetti will provide a homemade spaghetti and meatballs dinner with beverage, salad, garlic bread and homemade dessert to anyone who attends the event at on Sunday, July 29, 5 to 7 p.m.

Bob and Kay Beall of Sugar Grove will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next month.

Chris and Jen Cornell of Hinckley announce the birth of their daughter, Logan Lynn, who was born May 24, 2012, at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 inches long. The...

Hazel Dawn Swanberg, 109, passed away peacefully at Oak Crest, the DeKalb area retirement center on July 10, 2012.

KANEVILLE—Hidden in the middle of farm fields is an idyllic outdoor setting in western Kane County for wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.

YORKVILLE—Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest water park, is now a wedding venue, as the park hosted its first marriage ceremony last month.

MAPLE PARK—The windows of the Moon Dance Diner, once so lively and inviting, are currently covered with brown wrapping paper.

Attend the Senior Spelling Bee SUGAR GROVE—Can you spell “palindrome?” How about “minuscule?” If these are a cinch and you're 50 years of age or older, you can show off your spelling skills at the third annual Senior...

Approximately 40 participants, including veterans and non-veterans, competed in the PVA's trapshoot at the St. Charles Sportsmen's Club in Elburn on June 9.

ELBURN—Elburn resident Maria Kuhn and her partner Dr. Christina Krause launched their award-winning Integrated Health Advocacy Program (IHAP) over a decade ago.

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.

Kids say the Pledge of Allegiance before the start of the annual Elburn 4th of July bike parade last Wednesday.

MP Police Department continues fundraising for Special Olympics with meat raffle Saturday MAPLE PARK—To say that the Maple Park Police Department’s Special Olympics fundraising this year has been a success might be an understatement.

New engineering firm proposes fee changes, ShoDeen raises concern ELBURN—A representative from a developer of a proposed plan that would double Elburn’s population raised concerns Monday after village officials heard a presentation that recommended the village raise water...

ELBURN—Elburn resident Steve LeMaire on June 29 pleaded guilty to theft in an agreement that sentenced him to restitution and community service.

Wrestlers’ week at camp fueled by helping community KANELAND—How do 28 Kaneland middle school and high school wrestlers spend four days in the Wisconsin Dells area?

IHSA Summer Regional begins Monday, July 16 BATAVIA—It’s the season for local baseball players to embody the “Boys of Summer” tag.

Northern Illinois Thunder 16U girls won first place at the Wisconsin Sparkler USSSA State Tournament in Columbus, Wisc., over the July 1 weekend.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Kane County Xplosion finished 12th out of 96 teams at the Buckeye Showdown, College Exposure Tournament.

KANELAND—The Kaneland Travel Baseball Program, which will start in the summer of 2013, has released its tryout dates and information for the 11U, 12U, and 13U travel baseball teams that will compete in the KCBL next year,...

KANELAND—Knights Wrestling Club, an IKW-affiliated youth wrestling program, is running a summer camp this year for ages 4-18.

MAPLE PARK—Come and join Grace United Methodist Church, 506 Willow St. in Maple Park, for this year's Sky! Vacation Bible School (VBS), where you can “Fly with Jesus.”

Elaine (Hartman) Christian, 88, of Aurora, passed away July 7, 2012, at Jennings Terrace in Aurora. She was born April 13, 1924, in Waterman, Ill., the daughter of Alvin and Lillian (Johnson) Hartman.

Martin McNamara, 79, of St. Charles, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2012.

Maxine Harding, 81, of Lily Lake, passed away on July 4, 2012, at her home. A gentle and loving heart faded into celestial glory to be together once more with her husband Bill and will be missed...

The Illinois Poison Center is a non-profit health service that provides the people of Illinois with comprehensive and trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a free, confidential 24-hour hotline staffed by specially trained...

While small, Elburn has always been a community with its own distinct identity, filled with people that supported each other.

IEMA seeks input on state’s Homeland Security strategy, will hold Sugar Grove town hall meeting

SUGAR GROVE—When it comes to her job description, Sugar Grove resident Linda Haas has the perfect line on tap.