Elburn
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Elburn considers new approach to train whistle issueMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Not long ago, Elburn officials seemed to be close to silencing the train horns that sound many times a day in the village. But that plan hit some roadblocks. They are co...
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Despite increase of appeals, assessor confident system workedMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - The books are closed on the review of the 2007 Kane County property-tax assessment. And owners of nearly 1,600 properties complained about increases and mistakes, an amo...
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Little help for charter schoolMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Officials in Community Unit District 300 said this week they are working to resolve issues at the Cambridge Lakes Charter School but that the law limits how much they ca...
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Briefs: Seven earn tenure at ECCMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Seven full-time instructors at Elgin Community College were given tenure at Tuesday's meeting of the college's board of trustees. They are: Janet Flynn, Michelle Brynels...
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Pinnick, Waubonsie Valley claim UEC titleMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - The legend of Shakeia Pinnick continues to grow. The Waubonsie Valley junior, who last summer established a new age-group national record in the 400-meter hurdles, reach...
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U-46 schools to begin random searches, support programMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Weapons prevention and positive behavior reinforcement work hand-in-hand, the Elgin Area School District U-46 community heard Thursday night. District safety coordinator...
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ECC baseball looks loaded againMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College baseball team has established a recent history of excellence. The Spartans are the only team in the National Junior College Athletic Associat...
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New growth towns face challenges that come with more peopleMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Fairview School was closed last year after more than three decades of serving the Darien area. The more than 400 students now attend a grade-level center. Fairview's shu...
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Saints' Niemiec chooses BradleyMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Chris Niemiec picked the right moment to showcase his talents in Peoria last fall. The two-time boys golf state qualifier won top individual honors at the 27-team invita...
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An active public servant, no matter where he livedMar 13, 2008 11:00 pm - James A. Murphy's life focused on his family and community. Following the footsteps of his family, Mr. Murphy entered politics early in life and by his early 30s, had a...