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Taste of the Town: Muscle Maker Grill offers up healthier fare
In a sea of fast food options, Muscle Maker Grill aims to serve up healthier fare. Since January, Muscle Maker Grill has been serving high- ...
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NEW: April 16, 2014 - 4:53 pm
More snow? Unlikely but possible
Odds are Kane County saw the season’s last 1-inch snowfall Monday, but a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the region isn ...
Local
April 15, 2014 - 11:41 pm

Kaneland Connection: Kaneland junior launches Seize the Purple 5K
SUGAR GROVE – When Kaneland High School junior Samantha Havlin was looking to do a project through the DECA organization at the school, she ...
Columns
April 15, 2014 - 11:16 pm

St. Charles East boys volleyball falls in three again
ST. CHARLES – Habitually glancing at the scoreboard Tuesday confirmed what St. Charles East boys volleyball players already knew. South Elgi ...
St. Charles East
April 16, 2014 - 8:05 am

Schwab: Kaneland quartet shut out of lacrosse season
Anne Shaw said her son, Nick, tried baseball and soccer when he was younger, but those sports did not kindle his passion the way lacrosse ev ...
Prep Zone
April 15, 2014 - 11:01 pm
Salsa Verde in St. Charles celebrates opening
Carmen and Clemente Arechiga (center), along with their family, are joined by St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Charles offici ...
Business
April 15, 2014 - 11:19 pm

Why can FOIA requests cost so much?
Kathy Kapusta filed a Freedom of Information Act request of St. Charles District 303 in December that generated 2,457 pages, took 13 people ...
Local
April 16, 2014 - 11:35 am
Face Time with Jill Plank
Sugar Grove resident Jill Plank, 33, was at the Sugar Grove Easter Egg Hunt with her daughters Allison, Camryn and Kailey, and their dog, Le ...
Face Time
April 16, 2014 - 7:42 am

Equine therapy program in Maple Park gives hope to recovering vets
MAPLE PARK – The organizers of the Boots and Hooves said they knew they had something special when veterans started opening up on the mornin ...
Local
April 15, 2014 - 11:43 pm

Kane County Board candidates faced primary with family, supporters
BILL LENERT Bill Lenert was greeting supporters in the doorway of Orchards Restaurant at Orchard Valley Golf Course in Aurora when I arrived ...
Local Election
March 24, 2014 - 3:07 pm

Pet of the Week: Daisy
Adorable and kind four year old Daisy is desperately seeking a family to love and dote on her. This sweet little gal was found as a stray by ...
Photos
April 14, 2014 - 1:07 pm
Crime mugs for April 2014
The charges against the individuals listed are not a proof of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in wh ...
Photos
April 7, 2014 - 12:05 pm

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Why can FOIA requests cost so much?
Kathy Kapusta filed a Freedom of Information Act request of St. Charles District 303 in December that generated 2,457 pages, took 13 people 88 hours t ...
April 16, 2014 - 11:35 am
When aldermen ask for information
GENEVA – When a Geneva alderman asked for information at an open meeting, Mayor Kevin Burns admonished him for violating a standard the council member ...
April 16, 2014 - 11:38 am
Equine therapy program in Maple Park gives hope to recovering vets
MAPLE PARK – The organizers of the Boots and Hooves said they knew they had something special when veterans started opening up on the morning of the o ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:43 pm
Face Time with Jill Plank
Sugar Grove resident Jill Plank, 33, was at the Sugar Grove Easter Egg Hunt with her daughters Allison, Camryn and Kailey, and their dog, Lexi, when s ...
April 16, 2014 - 7:42 am
‘Civil Action’ lawyer turns to new effort on climate change
GENEVA – Nationally renowned lawyer Jan Schlictmann, whose personal injury case was the subject of a book and movie, “A Civil Action,” was the guest a ...
April 16, 2014 - 12:13 am
Tea Party pushes for change at rally
ST. CHARLES – Politicians, policymakers and grassroots organizers Tuesday gathered at the Arcada Theater to urge residents to get involved.
April 16, 2014 - 7:45 am
Psychological evaluation set for Batavia woman charged in fatal stabbing
BATAVIA – The attorney for a woman charged in the stabbing death of a Chicago man has raised doubts as to whether she is fit to stand trial.
April 15, 2014 - 11:34 pm
Bryant chosen as Delnor Hospital president
GENEVA – Maureen Bryant has been named president of Delnor Hospital in Geneva and executive vice president of Cadence Health.
April 15, 2014 - 11:33 pm
Valleybrook Community Church finds new home
MAPLE PARK – Valleybrook Community Church will celebrate the resurrection of Christ on Sunday in a bigger building.
April 15, 2014 - 11:28 pm
Coroner’s office to accept unwanted medications
GENEVA – The Kane County Coroner’s Office is the latest facility to accept unwanted prescription drugs for disposal, according to a news release.
April 15, 2014 - 11:22 pm

Sports shorts: Kaneland girls soccer rolls in league opener
MORRIS – Another complete effort propelled the Kaneland girls soccer team to a 3-0 victory at Morris in its Northern Illinois Big 12 East opener Tuesd ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:58 pm
Prep baseball insider: Marmion 'on the cusp'
Marmion coach Dave Rakow presided over one of the wilder wins of his career Thursday, shaking his head and grinning after the Cadets erased a 12-run, ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:12 pm
KCChronicle/Preps Athlete of the Week: Geneva baseball player Nick Derr
Nick Derr Geneva Sophomore Baseball Why he was selected: Derr belted three home runs in Saturday's ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:13 pm
North boys volleyball finds energy, wins in 3
ST. CHARLES – As the old saying goes, it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.The St. Charles No ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:05 pm
St. Charles East boys volleyball falls in three again
ST. CHARLES – Habitually glancing at the scoreboard Tuesday confirmed what St. Charles East boys volleyball players already knew.
April 16, 2014 - 8:05 am
Schwab: Kaneland quartet shut out of lacrosse season
Anne Shaw said her son, Nick, tried baseball and soccer when he was younger, but those sports did not kindle his passion the way lacrosse eventually d ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:01 pm
Prep Roundup: New conference closer to forming
Marengo’s school board voted unanimously Monday night to leave the Big Northern Conference and join the new Kishwaukee River Conference in 2016.Mareng ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:40 pm
Druley: Cougars catch their bearings
A 1,030-mile road trip from Geneva to Bowling Green (Ky.) to Dayton (Ohio) to Geneva figures to acquaint the Cougars with the midwest on their longest ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:36 pm
Softball insider: Bats awakening for Knights
The way Kaneland coach Brian Willis figured, it was only a matter of time before the Knights' offense erupted.
April 14, 2014 - 10:30 pm
St. Charles North water polo enjoying banner year
ST. CHARLES – Tread water. Lunge. Stay rinsed. Repeat. Monday’s St. Charles North boys water polo pr ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:35 pm

Salsa Verde in St. Charles celebrates opening
Carmen and Clemente Arechiga (center), along with their family, are joined by St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Charles officials to cut ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:19 pm
Franky's Red Hots cuts ribbon at St. Charles location
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Charles officials gather to cut the ribbon for Franky's Red Hots in St. Charles. Franky's is at 2526 E ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:34 pm
‘A lot of people to thank’: K. Hollis celebrating
BATAVIA – It’s hard for K. Hollis Jewelers owner Rob Hollis to forget the anniversary of the opening of the store, which he owns with his wife, Karen ...
April 11, 2014 - 11:38 pm
Coldwater Creek files for bankruptcy; stores to close
GENEVA – Coldwater Creek, a women’s clothing retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday and announced it would close all of its stores by this s ...
April 11, 2014 - 11:41 pm
Tailor, Needle & Thread cuts ribbon at St. Charles location
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Charles officials gather to cut the ribbon for Tailor, Needle & Thread at 2000 W Main St., in St. Char ...
April 11, 2014 - 11:41 pm
Family’s tailoring business expands to St. Charles
ST. CHARLES – A tailoring business with more than 35 years of experience has set up shop in St. Charles.
April 10, 2014 - 7:41 am
Drive kicks off to help mothers in shelters
A program aimed to help homeless and abused mothers is underway in Kane County. The Movers for Moms ...
April 10, 2014 - 8:17 am
Harner’s to be closed today for co-owner’s funeral
NORTH AURORA – Harner’s Bakery and Restaurant will close its locations in North Aurora and Aurora today so family, friends and co-workers can attend f ...
April 10, 2014 - 7:38 am
Elburn ministry’s resale shop Beautiful U opens
Bill and Liz Hough perform the celebratory ribbon-cutting Saturday at the grand opening of Beautiful U resale shop at 112 N. Main St., Elburn. The Hou ...
April 9, 2014 - 12:01 am
Waubonsee to host Spring Job Fair this Friday in SG
SUGAR GROVE – Job seekers are invited to Waubonsee Community College’s Spring Job and Internship Fair on Friday.
April 8, 2014 - 11:59 pm

Joan Knows: Use Arbor Day as excuse to play outdoors
First there was Florence, a real local character with a sarcastic viewpoint and no hesitation about expressing her opinions.
April 10, 2014 - 5:10 pm
Rotary Club inducts three new members
ST. CHARLES – The Rotary Club of St. Charles recently inducted three of its newest Rotary members: The Rev. David Peck of St. John Neumann Catholic Ch ...
April 10, 2014 - 5:06 pm
Geneva teacher one of 30 in nation to receive grant
GENEVA – Chris Pawlak, a teacher at Geneva High School, recently won a $2,500 grant through Farmers Insurance's "Thank a Million Teachers" program – a ...
April 10, 2014 - 5:04 pm
Waubonsee aims to send more students abroad
SUGAR GROVE – In coming years, Waubonsee Community College intends to send more students overseas as part of study-abroad programs.
April 3, 2014 - 6:33 pm
Flashlight Egg Hunt Party to illuminate Blackberry Farm
AURORA – Children in fifth through eighth grades will be able to light up the night on Thursday, April 17, during Blackberry Farm’s first Flashlight E ...
April 3, 2014 - 6:27 pm
Local students celebrate at Eagle Court of Honor event
Ryan Valesh and Mike Jacobson of St. Charles Troop 80 had their Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on March 16 at the Congregational United Church in St. C ...
April 3, 2014 - 6:27 pm
Wasco Nursery and Garden Center to open season with artist exhibition
ST. CHARLES – Wasco Nursery and Garden Center will open for its 2014 season April 1 with an artist exhibition called “A Gallery of Nature.”
March 27, 2014 - 5:22 pm
Joan Knows: Loss inspires look into relationships
The recent passing of dear Virginia Marck prompted me to think about relationships. It seems that f ...
April 9, 2014 - 2:04 pm
This week's top reader submitted pics: 5 photos
A look at some of the best photos submitted to the Kane County Chronicle on or before March 25. For consideration, email photos and cutline i ...
March 27, 2014 - 7:50 am
Marmion teacher named Waubonsee featured alumnus
SUGAR GROVE – Vince Bellafiore, 62, of Batavia, first began attending classes at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove in 1970.
March 20, 2014 - 6:39 pm

Letter: 'They did not make demands'
To the Editor:A Guest View by Sylvia Acosta in the April 1 edition of the Kane County Chronicle caug ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:02 pm
Letter: Get the facts
To the Editor:Thank you to all of you who voted for me March 18 to be a candidate for state represen ...
April 15, 2014 - 1:55 pm
Sound Off: Barking dogs and backyard chickens
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: Big, barking dogs This is in regard ...
April 14, 2014 - 7:40 am
Letter: Not the effect you hope for
To the Editor:I have a question for the businesses putting up red slash no gun signs. What is your i ...
April 15, 2014 - 1:56 pm
Letter: Buying elections
To the Editor:The conservative Roberts’ court has eviscerated what remained of the campaign finance ...
April 15, 2014 - 1:57 pm
Letter: Creating opportunities
To the Editor:We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Kaneland Performing Arts ...
April 15, 2014 - 1:58 pm
Letter: Saving lives
To the Editor:The Children’s Organ Transplant Association – or COTA – was founded in 1986 when resid ...
April 15, 2014 - 2:02 pm
Sound Off: Thanks to the road warriors
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: Thanks to the road warriors Thank yo ...
April 14, 2014 - 7:48 am
Letter: Don’t force out experience
To the Editor:The Republican candidate seeking the office of U.S. senator is the “Milk Man.”The Milk ...
April 4, 2014 - 10:10 pm
Letter: An alcohol-free weekend
To the Editor:April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and I would like to encourage everyone to participat ...
April 3, 2014 - 10:27 pm

Taste of the Town: Muscle Maker Grill offers up healthier fare
In a sea of fast food options, Muscle Maker Grill aims to serve up healthier fare. Since January, M ...
NEW: April 16, 2014 - 4:53 pm
Elgin Community College Theatre to present ‘Romeo and Juliet’
ELGIN – Elgin Community College Theatre’s spring production of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” will run through Sunday, May 4.
April 13, 2014 - 5:02 pm
Learning to Grow: Refresh houseplants in April
April seems to be the month that stirs gardeners from their long winter hiatus – blue skies, melting snow, seed packets, emerging buds and sunny days. ...
April 11, 2014 - 4:55 pm
Tales from the Motherhood: Pets catch case of spring fever
Seems my wannabe wild thing, Posey (our aging Maine Coon kitty), has caught spring fever. Which is awesome, because what I really relish doing at 9:30 ...
April 11, 2014 - 4:39 pm
There’s nothing cheap about Fox Valley Repertory’s ‘Dozen’
Fox Valley Repertory’s production of “Cheaper by the Dozen” is an invitation into the living room and lives ...
April 10, 2014 - 10:58 am
Mystery Diner: Isacco’s Kitchen specializes in Northern Italian cuisine
What sets Isacco’s Kitchen in St. Charles apart from other Italian restaurants in the area is the food. The family-owned restaurant serves recipes h ...
April 10, 2014 - 10:59 am
Chit Chat: Student's design chosen to grace Seigle’s delivery trucks
St. Charles resident Tyler Courtney remembers visiting the former Seigle’s lumber yard on Randall Road in St. Charles as a youngster.
April 9, 2014 - 6:06 pm
Theory: Using personality index to overcome life’s roadblocks
Look at you. I mean it. Go to your mirror and take a good long look. You are amazing. There is no one like you in the world. You are the product of ce ...
April 9, 2014 - 1:50 pm
Learning to Grow: Plants that enjoy April weather
For three seasons of the year, the tasks of a gardener are pretty easily outlined. But spring, and early spring in particular, can be a bit perplexing ...
April 9, 2014 - 1:51 pm
Tales from the Motherhood: Family revels in respite from routine
What a great week. But for the kids’ physicals and Holly’s pet-sitting gigs, their spring break from school has been completely unstructured.
April 9, 2014 - 1:52 pm

Face Time with Kathryn Jones
Chicago resident Kathryn Jones, 30, was shopping at a military history fest in St. Charles when she answered 10 questions for the Kane County Chronicl ...
Feb. 6, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Face Time with Sandra Howard
Chicago resident Sandra Howard, 59, was at a military history fest in St. Charles when she answered 13 questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brend ...
Feb. 5, 2014 - 10:31 pm
Face Time with Shelly Kakouris
Janesville, Wis., resident Shelly Kakouris, 47, was at the Military History Fest in St. Charles when she answered 12 questions for the Kane County Chr ...
Feb. 5, 2014 - 10:16 am
Face Time with Reynaldo Espinoza
Elgin resident Reynaldo Espinoza, 20, was at his writing class in the intensive English program at Elgin Community College when he answered eight ques ...
Feb. 3, 2014 - 10:16 pm

Why can FOIA requests cost so much?
Kathy Kapusta filed a Freedom of Information Act request of St. Charles District 303 in December that generated 2,457 pages, took 13 people 88 hours t ...
April 16, 2014 - 11:35 am
When aldermen ask for information
GENEVA – When a Geneva alderman asked for information at an open meeting, Mayor Kevin Burns admonished him for violating a standard the council member ...
April 16, 2014 - 11:38 am
Tea Party pushes for change at rally
ST. CHARLES – Politicians, policymakers and grassroots organizers Tuesday gathered at the Arcada Theater to urge residents to get involved.
April 16, 2014 - 7:45 am
Coroner’s office to accept unwanted medications
GENEVA – The Kane County Coroner’s Office is the latest facility to accept unwanted prescription drugs for disposal, according to a news release.
April 15, 2014 - 11:22 pm
Kaneland school board hears talk of grading standards, surveys
SUGAR GROVE – Research into standards-based grading continues at Kaneland School District 302, with officials taking a look at how students are assess ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:18 pm
Kane County to discuss puppy mill restrictions
GENEVA – Kane County soon might join other nearby communities in placing restrictions on puppy mills.
April 16, 2014 - 7:43 am
Committee backs pet facility over complaints
ST. CHARLES – Most aldermen on a city committee were in favor of a proposed east-side pet care facility over the concerns of property owners and resid ...
April 15, 2014 - 7:55 am
Groundbreaking set for sheriff's shooting range
GENEVA – The Kane County Sheriff's Office will celebrate the groundbreaking of its new qualifying range next month.
April 11, 2014 - 2:50 pm
Lawmaker apologizes to local state rep for perceived racial comment
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. John Anthony, R-Plainfield, accepted Thursday the apology of another representative who appeared to make a racial comment dir ...
April 11, 2014 - 12:29 pm
City talks future of First Street project
ST. CHARLES – The future of the First Street Redevelopment project was on the minds of several people Thursday.
April 10, 2014 - 10:54 pm

Elburn police reports
• The fire department reportedly found ashes on an entrance mat to the Elburn Community Center, 525 N. Main St., on Sunday, March 30, after a citizen ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:52 pm
Sugar Grove police reports
• Andrew D. Olsen, 24, of the 100 block of Elmwood Drive, Aurora, was charged Thursday, April 10, with speeding, driving with a suspended license and ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:52 pm
St. Charles police reports
• Wade Edward Carpenter, 23, of the 1800 block of Wessel Court, St. Charles, was charged Thursday, April 10, with assault and disorderly conduct.
April 15, 2014 - 11:51 pm
Kane County Sheriff’s Office police reports
• Police on Wednesday, April 9, received a report that someone had apparently trespassed on a property in the 7N300 block of Windsor Drive in St. Char ...
April 15, 2014 - 11:48 pm
Kane County Sheriff’s Office police reports
• A resident of the 42W500 block of Hidden Springs Drive, St. Charles, reported Thursday, April 3, she filed her taxes in early March, and on March 19 ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:46 pm
Geneva police reports
• John R. Calderaro, 39, of the 1100 block of Geneva Road, St. Charles, was charged Monday, April 7, with driving under the influence, driving with a ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:46 pm
Batavia police reports
• Antwan D. Hoskin, 25, of the 1000 block of Lorlyn Circle, Batavia, was charged Thursday, April 10, with two counts of domestic battery.
April 14, 2014 - 10:46 pm
Campton Hills police reports
• Christopher M. Conrades, 29, of the 42W400 block of Red Bud Court, Campton Township, was charged Saturday, April 5, with driving under the influence ...
April 14, 2014 - 10:46 pm
St. Charles police reports
• Spencer R. Kaminski, 30, of the 2600 block of Pecos Circle, Montgomery, was arrested Wednesday, April 2, on a Warrenville warrant.
April 9, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Kane County Sheriff’s Office police reports
• Stephen M. Gregory, 48, of the 40W000 block of Wellington Way, Geneva, was charged Wednesday, March 26, with two counts of domestic battery.
April 4, 2014 - 10:13 pm

Roundabout with Micah: Poetry comes to life through Wordplay
My name is Micah Andersen. I am a poet, a writer and a senior looking to make my mark on the world. I am an intern here at the Kane County Chronicle a ...
April 9, 2014 - 8:08 pm
Life at East: Gotta call my doctor
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This week I officially began my last quarter of high school. It’s hard to believe how fast this year – a ...
April 9, 2014 - 7:08 pm
Good Natured: The undeniable signs of spring
How good are you at reading signs? I think most of us would agree that red octagons mean stop, yellow diamonds mean caution, and orange signs signal t ...
March 28, 2014 - 2:37 pm
Editor’s Notebook: Get out and vote in the primary
Informed about the candidates? Knowledgeable about local referendum efforts? Know where your precinct is located?
March 16, 2014 - 9:06 am
Tales from the Motherhood: Signs of spring slowly loosen winter’s grip
Spring, is that you? Ever so slowly, it seems you’re emerging. I just know it, as my son seems to ...
March 28, 2014 - 2:37 pm
In Your Court: The cost of a first-time DUI
I hope everyone has a happy, safe and responsible St. Patrick’s Day. If you intend to drink, please set aside cash in your wallet or purse for cab far ...
March 14, 2014 - 11:41 pm
In Focus: Reading Across America
Last week, as part of Read Across America and a celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, I read a story to my 7-year-old nephew and his classmates at Mantu ...
March 13, 2014 - 10:27 pm
River Town Chronicles: Can you say ‘global climate change’?
Sometimes people say something so farfetched you just chuckle and shake your head. A Donald Trump, a Rush.
March 13, 2014 - 10:47 pm
Joan Knows: Taking a moment for a sentimental salute
Among the often repeated messages circulating this week: 100 years for Wrigley Field and 25 years for the World Wide Web.
March 13, 2014 - 4:26 pm
Mystery Diner: McNally’s breakfast pays homage to Emerald Isle
The time hovering around St. Patrick’s Day is when the Irish diaspora come together to honor their heritage. ...
April 9, 2014 - 12:57 pm