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Memorial Day especially important for Carpentersville boyMay 22, 2013 12:00 AM
This Memorial Day will take on a deeper meaning for Christian Sanchez, a 13-year-old boy from Carpentersville whose great-uncle, Army First Lt. Ronald Wolter, was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Christian recently visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall on a class trip to Washington D.C., found his great uncle's name and, at his mother's and grandmother's request, made four etchings of his name.
Summer job outlook not promising Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
College students — you should have listened to your parents when they told you last month to start looking for the summer outside jobs with Dundee Township villages. Now, they are nearly gone. Only Carpentersville and East Dundee may have a handful of jobs open in their public works departments. West Dundee and the Dundee Township Park District have filled theirs for the season.
David Poweleit: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for David Poweleit, running for Dundee Township Park Board (6-year Terms)
John Meschewski: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for John Meschewski, running for Dundee Township Park Board (6-year Terms)
Erin O'Leary: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Erin O'Leary, running for Dundee Township Park Board (6-year Terms)
Dundee parks’ preschool events set Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Dundee Township Park District is hosting three more preschool open houses in February so that the community can learn more about the affordable preschool programs being offered. Both two- and three-day per week classes are available.
Lawsuit claims discrimination against people with epilepsy Sep 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Federal prosecutors are suing a Fox Valley-based group that provides activities for the disabled, claiming it discriminates against those with epilepsy.
Flexibility key to W. Dundee Heritage Fest success Sep 11, 2012 12:00 AM
After planning Heritage Fest for more than a decade, West Dundee officials have learned to improvise and work with what the times and weather throw at them. When rain washed out their community's three-day festival three years ago, they bought weather insurance. This year, when the Kane County Health Department officials imposed tighter rules on serving homemade chili in the annual chili cook-off, they decided to replace it with an ice cream eating contest.
West Side library branch grand opening a smash Aug 25, 2012 12:00 AM
The new west side branch of the Fox River Valley Public Library District welcomed more than 1,700 visitors, who were eager to check it out during its grand opening on Saturday. "It's very exciting, everyone has been waiting a long time to have services out this way," said Nancy Kendzior, the branch's manager.
Randall Oaks Rec Center readying for debutAug 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Twenty years ago, officials within the Dundee Township Park District started talking about building a new recreation center. And evidence of those talks has finally come to fruition. Next week, the 53,000 square foot Randall Oaks Recreation Center will open its doors to the public on Monday, a full month ahead of schedule, said Jim Miller, deputy director of the Dundee Township Park District.
Hundreds attend memorial for Dundee Township aquatic managerJun 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Timothy M. "Tim" Kopka will be remembered as a man who brought his fun-loving personality to his job. And that's a plus when you oversee the operation of public pools. Kopka, 45, died Sunday of an aortic aneurysm. He was the Dundee Township Park District's aquatics manager the past four years.
Suburban parks bill taxpayers for Chicago hotel staysMay 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Twenty-nine suburban park districts spent more than $200,000 combined to pay for hotels, meals, registration and other costs for a weekend conference in January in Chicago, an analysis of invoices showed. Arlington Heights parks spent the most -- $18,664 for 32 people -- while Oakbrook Terrace spent the most per person, at $921.
Kane forest preserve dishonest about gravel mining, report says May 4, 2012 12:00 AM
A new report created by the League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area says the Kane County Forest Preserve District was dishonest in its handling of potential gravel mining at the Brunner Forest Preserve. Even discussing the creation of a mining operation goes against the very mission of the district, the report states. Now the district has a trust problem that has the league calling for separation of the district from the county board. But District President John Hoscheit said gravel mining isnt going to happen; its a dead issue, and anyone still fixated on gravel mining probably has an alternate agenda, such as not liking the Longmeadow Parkway project.
Hear from candidates themselves at five village hall meetings Apr 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Dundee-Rutland branch of the Elgin Area League of Women Voters has invited the candidates in the April 9 election to participate in a series of candidate meetings. Five meetings will be held during the week of March 18 with candidates for office in three municipalities, Elgin Community College District 509, and Dundee and Rutland townships invited.
Hop on over to a Fox Valley egg hunt Mar 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Looking for a brunch with the Easter Bunny or a fast-paced egg hunt? Want to learn how to dye your eggs? Youll find plenty of Easter fun among the events happening over the next two weekends throughout the Fox Valley.
Calling all Dundee historians: Photos sought of East Dundee building Mar 23, 2012 12:00 AM
East Dundee officials still havent heard from anyone who might have an old photograph of the building at 302 Main Street. So Im putting the word out again.
Summer job options limited in Dundee township Mar 22, 2012 12:00 AM
For another year, the Dundee Township Park District is not an option for teens who are looking for their first summer jobs. For us, rehiring someone is good because we dont have to spend much time retraining them, said Helen Schumate, the park districts director of marketing.
Dundee Township Park District will have limited hiringMar 14, 2012 12:00 AM
The Dundee Township Park District and the villages of East and West Dundee will have limited jobs for seasonal workers. For us, rehiring someone is good because we dont have to spend much time retraining them, said Helen Schumate, the park districts director of marketing. But it may be a tough summer to find a job for many people.
Dundee seniors can get help preparing their taxes Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM
The group may not have the experience of its predecessors or the number of volunteers as in past years, but the volunteer income tax-preparing contingent for area senior citizens is open for business at the Dundee Township Public Library. Preparers took their seats earlier this month and plan to stay in them every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon until April 15.
L.A. Fitness to build gym in West Dundee Feb 2, 2012 12:00 AM
This time next year, West Dundee fitness buffs will have the option of pumping iron in a new, state-of-the-art gym. L.A. Fitness plans on building a gym in the space that was once home to Toys R Us near Spring Hill Mall, said Cathleen Tymoszenko, the village’s community development director.