Knights' 13th-best program in State after Detweiller Park run Peoria, Ill.—The Kaneland High School boys cross country team set a number of personal and team records at the State Finals in Peoria on Saturday.

At the Kaneland School Board meeting on Sept. 24, Kaneland parent and Elburn resident Leigh Ann Reusche read a letter on behalf of Knights Against Bullying ...

All the bills have been paid, the seed money for the 2012 event is banked, and the committee is pleased to share the proceeds with local organizations.

Kaneland—The Kaneland boys basketball program will offer its fourth annual spaghetti dinner for the Kaneland community on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

ST. CHARLES—The study of the Book of Genesis will be given by Bible Study Fellowship International on Wednesday mornings, 9:10 to 11 a.m. from now until May 2013 at Riverside Community Church, St. Charles.

Fred “Phred” Hendershot Jr. , 89, of Elburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012.

Prayers for Donna Markus will take place on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Healy Chapel, 370 Division Drive in Sugar Grove.

KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Health Department is announcing that Dole Fresh Vegetables will voluntarily recall a limited number of cases of Dole American Blend salad in 12-ounce bags, coded A275208A or B, with Use-by date of Oct....

A quick look at the local elections affecting the Kaneland area.

CHICAGO—November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and BluePearl Veterinary Partners encourages pet owners to become more aware of the signs and symptoms of diabetes.

KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Health Department is sending a reminder that fees for rabies registration for pets that are not spayed or neutered will increase on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Maple Park High School’s Class of 1952 celebrated its 60-year reunion on Oct. 13 at Sorrento’s in Maple Park.

A group of FitMama supporters, Erin Schaefer (center), village officials and Elburn Chamber of Commerce members joined to welcome FitMama to the Village of Elburn on Oct. 19.

KANELAND—Kaneland School Board members on Monday voted 5-1 to approve the 2013 tentative tax levy. Board member Tony Valente voted against the tentative levy.

KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Post Office on Thursday, Nov. 1, at noon will host a meeting at its location, 2S101 Harter Road in Kaneville, to finalize a decision to shorten the post office’s hours from seven window hours a...

Long-term public official faces challenge from newcomer Incumbent Kay Hatcher will face a challenge for her seat representing the 50th District in the Illinois House from Andrew Bernard, who wants to bring a fresh perspective to the office.

Challengers vie for KC Circuit Clerk Office Both Ed Nendick and Thomas Hartwell seek to bring greater efficiency standards to the office of Kane County Circuit Clerk.

County incumbent faces challenge What was once known as the 26th District on the Kane County Board is now folded into the 18th District. Incumbent Drew Frasz faces a challenge from Kerri Branson.

Challengers Pierog, Oberweis seek State Senate seat A pair of challengers will face off to win the seat representing the 25th District in the Illinois State Senate.

Both incumbent, challenger focus on the economy In the race for the representative from the 14th District of the U.S. House of Representatives, one-term incumbent Randy Hultgren faces challenger Dennis Anderson.

SUGAR GROVE—On Oct. 22 and 23, Waubonsee Community College students had the chance to learn about representative democracy from a former U.S. representative as part of a special “Congress to Campus” visit.

ELBURN--A Zumba fundraiser to benefit the Elburn Countryside Food Pantry will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Elburn Community Center, 525 N. Main St., Elburn.

KANE COUNTY—Kane County Sheriff’s Deputies on Tuesday afternoon were dispatched to the 46W400 block of Beith Road near Maple Park on a report of a suspicious vehicle.

Photos from MP, SG and Elburn

School Board discusses bullying prevention plan recommendations KANELAND—A month after a mass group of Kaneland parents attended a School Board meeting and forum to voice concerns with bullying issues in the district ...

ELBURN—Elburn mom Angela Sobel said her 3-year-old daughter Evelyn loves her ballet and tap class at the Elburn Community Center.

Sixth-year coach gets Coach of the Week award after Morris win Kaneland—In the midst of playoff preparations for a first-round rematch with Belvidere on Oct. 23, KHS coach Tom Fedderly checked his voicemail messages.

KANELAND—Saturday night seemed familiar. No. 1 Kaneland and No. 16 Belvidere once again brought in 9-0 and 5-4 records, respectively, to their second consecutive Class 5A first-round meeting.

Lady Knights dethrone Sycamore, defeated by R-B on Tuesday Kaneland—Volleyball came to its end for Kaneland High School on Tuesday night in Woodstock, Ill., but not before the postseason run had its share of highlights.

Knight's furthest road ever blocked by East Moline U. after 2 OT Kaneland—Kaneland High School soccer was in definite unchartered territory this postseason.

Loaded Sectional tests successful Lady Knight cross country team Kaneland—It seems like old times for the Lady Knight cross county squad, which is just fine.

Boys running crew clinches 16th trip to State in 26 years Kaneland—Chilly weather and northern Illinois powerhouses did their collective best to stop Kaneland boys cross country.