Big Rock News

The following area students have been named to the Dean's list of their college or university.

The following students have been named to the regular honor roll for the second semester of the 2007-08 school year at Hinckley-Big Rock High School.

Better than Chris Wallace w/Biden and Graham: Berkowitz w/Sen. Cullerton on Taxes, School Choice and Impeachment Jeff Berkowitz: Jack Roeser --from Champion News , and was from the Family Tax Payer Network.

Way Better than Krashesky's NewsViews w/ Rauschenberger and Durkin: Berkowitz w/ Sen.

Fundraiser to aid Special Olympics The Family and Friends Support Group of the Athletes of Kendall County Special Olympics will hold their fourth annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 19 at the Yorkville ...

By CHRISTINE S. MOYER and Matt Hanley STAFF WRITERS Local legislators are holding their breath as they wait to see if the governor will slash millions of new dollars allocated for education in the state budget ...

BR reflects on the places they'll go after graduation Story Photos Haley Claxton of Hinckley-Big Rock High School dabs away tears during an emotional picture slide show presentation by classmate and ...

SUGAR GROVE Police nabbing a speeder also charged the driver with driving a stolen car, officials said.

Revolutionary grave dedication on tap The public is welcome to attend the 240th anniversary of Revolutionary War soldier Israel Warner's birth and grave dedication at 3 p.m. May 31, at Big Woods Cemetery, Eola ...

SkillsUSA Attendees Students from Indian Valley Vocational Center in Sandwich took top honors during the Illinois Association of SkillsUSA annual Leadership and Skills Conference in Springfield. via The Times

Members of the Armed Forces from the Fox Valley area have reached the following milestones in their military careers. via Beacon News

Christopher J. Oleson, 22, of Plano, was charged with drunken driving and possession of marijuana at 3:44 a.m Saturday after a traffic stop near Griswold Springs Road and Johanna Drive, Sandwich police said. via Beacon News

Better than Obama w/Russert: Cox w/Berkowitz on Obama, McCain, Clinton and the Combine-- Cable and Streaming Jeff Berkowitz: ...in you view, he'll do just as badly in appointment of Supreme Court Justices, ... via Public Affairs

“We say, 'This happened to your peers.'”

It was the late-night house parties, not so much the prom, that a 17-year-old Oswego East senior was looking forward to when she arrived at the school's formal dance on April 19. via Suburban Chicago News

Tax bills are being mailed this week in Kane County, and it appears taxes could be lower than last year throughout the county. via Geneva Sun

Mendota's Abi Rosales, left, and a Hinckley-Big Rock player battle for control of the ball in soccer action on April 14. via Mendota Reporter

Better than Charlie Rose or Dan Abrams: Deputy Republican Leader Radogno w/Berkowitz on Obama-Ayers, leadership and the Budget; Cable and Streaming Senator Christine Radogno: So, there is definitely a theme ... via Public Affairs

School supplies needed at pantry In preparation for the fall school term, the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce will collect school supplies for the Kendall County Food Pantry during April. via Suburban Chicago News

Better than Kansas v. Memphis State: Rep.Lang w/Berkowitz on Obama-Rezko, King Blagojevich and Tax Swaps; Cable and Streaming Jeff Berkowitz : ...this house was listed at 1.95 million dollars, [Obama] got it ... via Public Affairs

The following is a listing of library events to be held in April. Most libraries require registration. via Beacon News