Elburn News Archives

The following reports were obtained from the local police departments. The individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

BATAVIA – Jim Purcell, a Republican primary candidate for Illinois' 14th Congressional District, launched his campaign Web site, www.purcellforcongress.com, on Wednesday, according to a news release.

Completion of the comprehensive plan brings them one step closer to that goal. Now that the Kaneville comprehensive plan has been approved, the next step will be to negotiate boundary and land-use agreements with neighboring communities.

An Elburn man received two years probation and a suspended 100-day jail sentence after pleading guilty Monday to a reduced sex abuse charge stemming from a 2007 case involving a Cary 14-year-old. Sean A. Lewis, 20, admitted guilt to criminal sexual abuse under a plea deal in which he must also register as a sex offender for 10 years, pay a $1,000 ...

The St. Gall Church Property Committee would like to thank all the Boy Scouts and adult leaders from BSA Troop 7 in Elburn, who helped with a major lawn renovation project at St.

A man remains in custody after police raided his home on suspicion that he was making ecstasy.

Company is village's only option by Martha Quetsch ELBURN - A village survey indicated many residents are unhappy with their cable service from Mediacom.

A resident of the 900 block of Patriot Parkway in Elburn reported trespassers at his home at 11:12 p.m. on Oct.

Mutual Ground is seeking Event Sponsors and Teams to take part in its 2nd annual 3K/5K 'Walk for Hope' fundraiser on Oct.

Vincent J. Baldwin, 26, of the 100 block of South Main Street in Burlington, Ill., was arrested at 11:32 p.m. Oct.

ELBURN – Some land south of the village, near the Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve, could soon become home to a subdivision centered around a horse ranch, should a Naperville-based developer have her way.

Police say new security cameras at Elburn's Metra station should ward off mischief and give travelers some peace of mind.

Steve Smith previously served as intern at the Geneva agency by Martha Quetsch ELBURN - TriCity Family Services has appointed two new board members with strong ties to Elburn, including village Police Chief Steve Smith.

I note with horror that the folks in Sugar Grove are pondering a massive reduction in the building impact fees for their community .

Victor M. Sallee, 60, of the 100 block of Hero Street in Silvis, Ill., was arrested at 1:33 a.m. Oct.

Developer seeks other businesses for commercial corner by Martha Quetsch Elburn - Walgreens, which opened this month in Elburn, is the anchor store for the Prairie Valley North Commercial Center at the northeast corner of Routes 38 and 47, but so far, it's not anchoring anything.

ELBURN – Dr. David Foss had heard that supplies at Elburn Food Pantry were low because of the sluggish economy.

Saturday, Oct. 3, is the first ever Elburn Lions Stones and Bones Festival. The title gives nothing away about what it is, except the mystique of it.

ELBURN – Village police will now have the power to make arrests within the Blackberry Township Cemetery.

The term "small-town values" is used often - and the concept behind it is something that the Elburn Herald tries to focus on regularly.

The Elburn Police Department is hosting Community Emergency Response Team classes starting Thursday, Oct.

This past Friday, Sept. 25, my husband was outside on a gorgeous day here in Elburn stacking firewood.