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Blackberry Creek students sending donations to Moore, Okla. May 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Blackberry Creek Elementary School students Payton Micka, 8, and Kaily Davison, 10, knew they wanted to help when they heard about the destruction wrought by the EF5 tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City area last week. Their efforts have materialized into boxes of school supplies and clothing for the victims.
Tri-Cities police reports May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Four vehicles in the 36W200 block of Indian Mounds Road near St. Charles were burglarized between 2 and 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and a 2003 Mercedes was stolen, according to a sheriff's report
Elburn woman, 49, killed in early-morning crash Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A 49-year-old Elburn woman was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Blackberry Township. Marilyn Gould, of the 2S200 block of Green Road, was killed after her 2001 Chevy Traverse SUV left the east side of Green Road south of Main Street, crossed back over Green and came to rest near a tree. She was not wearing a seat belt, police said.
Blackberry Township seeks more taxes for roadwork Feb 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Blackberry Township is asking taxpayers to almost double the amount they pay its road district, in an April referendum. "People really truly have to realize that if they live on a road that they thinks is deteriorating now," they'll have to wait a long time for fix without the tax increase, highway commissioner Rodney Feece said.
Tim Norris: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Tim Norris, running for Blackberry Township Board (4-year Terms)
Uwe Rotter: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Uwe Rotter, running for Blackberry Township Assessor (4-year Term)
Harley Veldhuizen: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Harley Veldhuizen, running for Blackberry Township Board (4-year Terms)
Lisa Hodge: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Lisa Hodge, running for Blackberry Township Clerk (4-year Term)
James Michels: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for James Michels, running for Blackberry Township Board (4-year Terms)
Fred Dornback: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Fred Dornback, running for Blackberry Township Supervisor (4-year Term)
Jim Feece: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jim Feece, running for Blackberry Township Board (4-year Terms)
Rodney Feece: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Rodney Feece, running for Blackberry Township Highway Commissioner (4-year Term)
Dennis Ryan: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Dennis Ryan, running for Blackberry Township Supervisor (4-year Term)
No help in tax dispute Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
An Elburn letter to the editor: The tax "hearing" process in Kane County is a joke. It's no wonder more people do not consider moving out to the Village of Elburn in Blackberry Township. The real estate taxes are too high.
Officials in 31 suburban townships get automatic raisesAug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
While most American workers have spent the past four years getting by with stagnating wages, or making even less than in years before, a segment of government employees is doing just fine. Elected officials in 31 suburban townships combined to make $661,387 more this year than they did in 2009. In many cases, they gave themselves the raises -- and they're getting ready to do it again.
Enough is enough, Geneva schools May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
A Geneva letter to the editor: A 10-percent increase in my property tax bill has made me question whether I can afford to live in Geneva any longer. It has also made me question the responsibility and accountability of the school board and the district who continue to carry their own agenda.
Richmond says fiscal restraint his calling card Feb 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Meet Dave Richmond, Blackberry Township supervisor. Lawyer. Former construction contractor. Lube Pro franchisee.
No injuries in house fire near Elburn Dec 23, 2011 12:00 AM
A total of 17 fire departments worked to extinguish a fire at a single family home near Elburn Friday evening. The blaze broke out about 5 p.m. at a home on the 2S200 block of Willow Creek Drive, in a subdivision located south of the intersection of Route 47 and Main Street in Blackberry Township.
Plano man gets 3 years for crash that killed St. Charles man Nov 15, 2011 12:00 AM
Lower speed limit on Green Road Nov 6, 2011 12:00 AM
Letter to the Editor: The speed limit on Green Road in Blackberry Township is 50 mph. It should be 45 mph, but the Kane County Department of Transportation does not listen to residents on this. Instead it insists its studies determine what should be the speed limit.