Sugar Grove

Kaneland School District 302 has sued Sugar Grove, asking a judge to dissolve The Grove tax increment financing district redevelopment project, Kane County court records show.

Former Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis will return to Kane County Sunday to fundraise for his run for Congress in Florida – but local GOP chief would rather see local political money used in Illinois.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The man ran into traffic and was struck by a 2012 Ford Pickup truck pulling a trailer, according to Sugar Grove police.

The Kaneland Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Firefighters responded at 2:19 p.m. to the 7800 block of Galena Road. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was seen coming from a shed, piles of wood and a wooden fence, according to the release.

Newly elected Board Member and Sugar Grove resident Scott Stalcup was sworn in at the April 28 School Board meeting.

Kane County Audubon, the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, hosts field trips, bird walks and nature hikes with events planned in Batavia, Sugar Grove and beyond this June.

Incumbents are returning to the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Unofficial vote totals show a new president and three new trustees will join the Sugar Grove Village Board.

Voters rejected Kane County's ballot request Tuesday for a $0.75% sales tax increase, with 50,959 voting against to the 16,757 votes in favor, according to unofficial results.

Voters were yes and no on various referendum questions Tuesday night.

While the votes are being tabulated, here are five things we’re most looking forward to learning tonight,

Kane County voters headed to the polls for the 2025 Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Sue Stillwell: I would like to restore a sense of a healthy community and peace. Sugar Grove has been very divided the past few years.

When discussing economic development and community growth in the Village, our decisions must benefit everyone. It's important that our actions today strengthen the foundation for all who call Sugar Grove home

Anthony Speciale: I am eager to continue my work on the Town Center Committee to create spaces where residents and visitors from neighboring communities can dine, relax, live, work, and enjoy our amenities

The Seattle-based coffee powerhouse plans to open its first stand-alone location in Sugar Grove this fall at 421 N Sugar Grove Parkway.

Sugar Grove Park District employees cleared snow from the ice rink on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 behind the Sugar Grove Township Community Building. The rink, which is possible through a partnership between the Sugar Grove Park District, Sugar Grove Township Sugar Grove Fire Protection District and Village of Sugar Grove, is frozen and ready for skaters.

The Sugar Grove Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Kane County experienced the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Sugar Grove police continue to investigate the death of Elaine Zielke, 69, who died Oct. 13 after being hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian, the family's attorney said.

The Boot Scootin' for Autism 5K, held at Rich Harvest Farms, brought together community members to support Giant Steps' programs for individuals with autism.

Over $7,000 and counting was raised for Conley Outreach Community Services during the 2024 Run to Remember 5K & Fun Run.

The Sugar Grove Park District hosted the inaugural Run to Remember 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 in Sugar Grove.

This Saturday, Rich Harvest Farms will play host for "Boot Scootin' for Autism" to raise money for Sugar Grove's Canopy.

Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.

Several Halloween attractions are coming up in Kane County, such as a Witches' Retreat, fall painting event and much more.

Opponents to The Grove development have proposed a referendum to block it.

Run to Remember 5K & Fun Run will be Oct. 19, but registration is going on now until Sept. 27.

The Village of Sugar Grove is planning a Special Board meeting Sept. 10 to discuss The Grove's TIF request.

A meeting regarding the Crown Development at the Special Plan Commission Meeting took place on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 in Sugar Grove.

The Kaneland High School Marching Knights practiced during a session of band camp on Friday, August 2, 2024 in Maple Park.

The annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil was held July 25-28, 2024 and featured music, a parade and the star of the weekend, corn on the cob.

Crown Community Development has laid out proposal for The Grove, a 760-acre, master-planned mixed-use project.

This year, in addition to the highly anticipated traditions of fireworks, bingo and other entertainment, the 2024 Sugar Grove Corn Boil will feature an expanded carnival

The annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a summertime tradition for over 50 years, runs from Thursday, July 25- Sunday, July 28 at Volunteer Park.

Several tornadoes were confirmed during Monday’s storm, including in Sugar Grove and Elburn, leaving dozens without power and damage reported in several areas of Kane County.

Several trees were damaged throughout Sugar Grove and Elburn following a storm the evening of Monday, July 15, 2024.

The inaugural cruise night will be held Friday, July 12 on the Sugar Grove campus.

Several hundred people Tuesday made it very clear they oppose using property taxes to help pay some of the costs of transforming 861 acres of farmland near Sugar Grove into warehouses, offices, stores and housing.

The updated guide and website showcase Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.

Communities across Kane County will offer outdoor live music this summer.

The Kaneland School District 302 administration recently named James Horne as the new director of educational services for sixth through 12th grade.

The Kiwanis of Sugar Grove Township worked with the Sugar Grove Park District on getting the new swing installed at Chelsea Park.

The Sugar Grove TIF Joint Review board voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend creating the 861-acre district, so the motion failed. Six members voted “present.”

Crown has a proposed redeveloped project area -The Grove - that would be situated on nearly 800 acres near the Interstate 88 and IL Route 47 interchange.

Kaneland High School graduates were celebrated during the school’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on Sunday, May 19, 2024.