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Kaneland snares sectional title May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Kaneland girls track coach Doug Ecker says his team's goal going into a sectional meet is to qualify as many athletes as possible to the state meet. But earning a sectional championship is nice too. The Knights won the Class 2A Burlington Central sectional title Friday night with 83 points. Hampshire was second with 74. Burlington Central took third with 69 points.
St. Charles East turns table on West Aurora May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The St. Charles East girls track team watched helplessly two weeks as West Aurora garnered its fourth consecutive Kane County championship by more than 30 points. But the Saints more than returned the favor Thursday night at the Blackhawks' Class 3A sectional, winning all four relays and qualifying nine individuals to deny West Aurora its third postseason crown in the last four years.
Kaneland bullying report falls short for some board members May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
An update on what a task force has been doing to address bullying in Kaneland schools got a mixed reception from the school board Wednesday. Two members criticized the task force for not having any students on it, and only one parent. And one of those board members also said he was "disappointed" in the work, because the actions recommended were not based on Kaneland-specific data about bullying.
Flower Power Planting Party – can you dig it?May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A love of nature is love worth sharing, which the Fox Valley Park District will do again this season with its Flower Power Planting Parties. From 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, groups of volunteer planting teams — perhaps you included — will take to the gardens in front of the Eola Community Center and Vaughan Athletic Center to roll up their sleeves and celebrate planting season.
Former W. Aurora student drops lawsuit over expulsion May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
A former West Aurora High School student, who sued the school district earlier this year arguing he was unfairly expelled after a teacher confiscated his phone in 2009, had decided not to fight the diistrict. An attorney for Alexander Contini voluntary dismissed the lawsuit, according to court records.
Lake Park looking for one last UEC titleMay 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake Parks boys track and field team intends to go out of the Upstate Eight Conference with a bang.
Tri-Cities police reports May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Stephen J. Gibson, 24, of Aurora, was arrested at about 2 p.m. Thursday on Griswold Street south of Walnut Avenue, Elgin, and charged with possession of between 30 and 500 grams of cannabis, manufacturing of between 30 and 500 grams of cannabis, and delivery of cannabis on school grounds, according to a police report.
Kaneland repeats as County champs May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
From Friday's initial field events to the final relay, Kaneland kept the pressure on the other squads at the annual Kane County boys track and field meet at Burlington Central to win its second straight title and third in school history. The Knights scored 117 points to outdistance second-place St. Charles North (101) on a chilly, windy night on Rocket Hill, buoyed by two victorious relay teams and strong performances from hurdler Dylan Nauert, thrower Nate Dyer and sprinter Brandon Cottier, among others. West Aurora placed third (82), followed by Geneva (61), Batavia (52.5), Burlington Central (50), Marmion (25.5) and South Elgin (19).
Push for points benefits WW South May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheaton Warrenville South senior middle-distance standout McKenna Kiple was commenting on her narrow win over Glenbard North junior star Simone Carr at 800 meters only moments after running the anchor leg of the Tigers' victorious 1,600-meter relay.
Sobek: To succeed in college, commit to a major May 1, 2013 12:00 AM
For most people, college is the time to answer the age-old question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?" Students are often exposed to new ideas and academic disciplines as they navigate their college curriculum. However, research has shown that students who declare a major field of study early have higher rates of degree completion.
FieldTurf making East Side Complex a popular place Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
There are a number of advantages in being a resident of St. Charles. Both of the city's high schools — St. Charles North (21st) and St. Charles East (39th) — were recently named to the "Top 50" annual list published by U.S. News & World Report that ranks each state's high schools. They were the only 2 Kane County high schools to make the list. Both high schools were also recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
Visitation for Elburn seventh-grader Thursday in Sugar Grove Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Funeral arrangements have been set for a seventh-grader from Kaneland Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove who was killed while rollerblading at the end of last week. Visitation for Caitlyn Phillips, 13, of Elburn, will take place from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Calvary West Church, 1600 Beta Drive, in Sugar Grove.
Celebrate Kane County educators at annual awards banquet Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The 38th annual Educator of the Year Awards Banquet will be Friday, May 3, at the Q Center, 1405 N. Fifth Ave. in St. Charles. This awards dinner provides an opportunity to honor outstanding members of the education profession in Kane County and promote the awareness of the quality education being provided in our schools. Special recognition is also given to those retiring from education this school year.
Rosary falls in semifinals of own tournament Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
In a spring that's been highlighted by cold, damp weather, Rosary's girls soccer invitational took place Saturday on the warmest playing date of the season. That's great for people looking to work on a sun tan, not so good for players enduring a long day of running, tackling and shooting. The Royals advanced to the semifinals before being eliminated in their own tournament, which was eventually won by Plainfield South, 1-0 victors over Willows in the title game. In a tournament where the format is that all matches consist of 20-minute halves, Rosary (10-3-3) raced through its pool play. The Royals defeated Joliet West 3-0, tied Plainfield South 0-0 and defeated Joliet Catholic 1-0. A number of the Royals were then excused to prepare for the Marmion Academy Salute to Youth Dinner Dance.
Marmion remains perfect Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
John Tsang enjoyed his afternoon at his old stomping grounds on Saturday in Aurora. The West Aurora product could only enjoy the latest string of victories for his Marmion tennis team as the squad remained perfect on the season in winning the eight-team bracketed Blackhawks' boys tennis invitational. Marmion (10-0) blanked West Aurora in the opening match before narrowly escaping St. Charles East in the semifinals with a 3-2 victory.
Kaneland runs away with title at Crystal Lake C. Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
With 3 first place finishes and 5 seconds, Kaneland cruised with 140 ½ points to the team title of the Crystal Lake Central boys track invitational Friday night. Host Crystal Lake Central was a distant second with 82 points. Harlem placed third with a score of 74 and Burlington Central was fourth with 68 points.
West Aurora wins 4th straight Kane County title Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Emma Spagnola was back in her normal routine. The West Aurora returning all-state performer in three events captured her specialty disciplines in one-sided fashions to lead the Blackhawks to their fourth consecutive Kane County Girls Track and Field Invitational Friday night in Geneva. West Aurora, which also received wins from sprinter Anita Saffa, thrower Maya Marion and its 400-meter relay team, scored 131 points to outdistance St. Charles East (100.5). Kaneland was third, followed by Hampshire, Geneva, Batavia, St. Charles North, Rosary, Burlington Central, Aurora Central Catholic, Dundee-Crown, Streamwood, South Elgin, Elgin, Larkin and East Aurora.
Joliet man shot in Aurora’s second slaying this year Apr 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Aurora police are investigating the shooting death of a 26-year-old Joliet man believed to be the city's second murder victim this year. Quiane D. Smith, of the 400 block of Madeline Street, was found with a gunshot wound to the head about 9 p.m. Tuesday in a yard near Spruce Street and Elmwood Drive, Aurora police said Wednesday.
Kaneland trio taking off Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Kaneland has qualified a pole vaulter to the state finals 30 straight years. This year a playoff series may be required simply to decide who gets a chance at No. 31.
More evidence obtained in slaying of West Aurora studentApr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Search warrants recently included in court records in the Jan. 31 murder of Abigail "Aby" Villalpando show that authorities have recovered more evidence against the three men charged in her death. Some of the items include garbage bags with burned holes in them, a hammer and bloody clothing, according to search warrants in Kane County court records.