Elburn deals with economic downturn
The community of Elburn showed confidence on some fronts and restraint on others in 2008, reflecting optimism as well as uncertainty about the economy.
View ArticleCandidate petitions due soon
Several Elburn Village Board seats will be up for election on April 7, including those held by the village president and three trustees.
View ArticleRomke competes with Anderson for Village President
Also: Seven candidates to run for three trustee positions.
View ArticleLetter: Let’s work together to make Elburn the best it can be
I have served on the board of trustees for Elburn for almost two years. During this time, I have seen the explosion of growth and the slowing market that we are now experiencing. During this time, many...
View ArticleLetter: An introduction
I have heard that many people in Elburn don't know who I am. I would like to clear up that misconception. I have been a resident since 1997.
View ArticleLetter: Planning, preparation keys to successful village
Planning and preparation are the keys to careful management of the continued pressures of growth on Elburn. In the late-90s, Elburn was still a sleepy little farm town, but ever since the millennium,...
View ArticleLetter: Looking forward
During the last 15 years, Elburn has experienced tremendous growth. One of the consequences of that growth has been the virtual division of the village into three distinct areas, each with their own...
View ArticleAnderson, Romke vie for village president seat
Elburn voters will elect the first new Village President in more than 12 years on April 7.
View ArticleApril 7 Elburn election results
The following unofficial results are courtesy of Kane county: Village President, Village Board and Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District.
View ArticleElburn voters pick Anderson
Elburn voters elected the first new village president in more than 12 years on Tuesday, Dave Anderson. Anderson defeated his opponent, Village Trustee Patricia Romke, 666 to 167.
View ArticleAnderson reinstates board committees
After former Illinois Supreme Court Justice John Nickels swore in Village President Dave Anderson on Monday, Anderson said he wants to establish a committee structure for the board.
View ArticleClub may post temporary signs
The board will permit Hughes Creek Golf Club to display a six-foot banner during its May through September season, and the Elburn Lions Club to post trailer-mounted signs for five events during the year.
View ArticleMajority of board says no to video gambling
ELBURN—A majority of trustees want to ban video gambling in Elburn.
View ArticleCommittee wants senior tax rebates restored
ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board eliminated municipal utility tax rebates for seniors, less than two months ago. Since then, some residents have asked that the program be reinstated, village officials...
View ArticleVillage officials: Higher water, sewer charges needed
ELBURN—Senior resident Joanne Gordon is concerned about the impact that a proposed $20 water and sewer fee would have on her household budget and those of others.
View ArticleCommittee recommends higher water-sewer charges
ELBURN—Elburn Village Board members in recent weeks have debated the best way to raise water and sewer revenue, with ideas ranging from charging a customer fee to hiking usage rates.
View ArticleOfficials ponder employee-related budget cuts
ELBURN—Elburn officials are looking at employee-related expenses to see where cuts possibly can be made to reduce an expected $760,000 shortfall in the village's next fiscal-year budget, which they...
View ArticleBusinesses ask for expanded liquor-sales hours
ELBURN—Two Elburn business operators want the village to expand the number of hours they can sell alcohol under the current municipal liquor code.
View ArticleHealthy Coffee Bus proposed for Metra station
Elburn—Commuters may soon be able to purchase coffee at the Metra station again, but it won't be an ordinary cup of Joe.
View ArticleLetter: Grabarek, the right choice for Elburn village trustee
Please vote for experience and wisdom on Tuesday, April 5. Bill Grabarek has been the voice of both during his tenure as trustee.
View ArticleVillage Board to vote on video gaming March 4
ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board is working out the details of the video gaming ordinance that would allow video gambling machines in places that serve liquor within the village of Elburn. Trustee Ken...
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