Plano named a Purple Heart City for its dedication to America’s veterans
The city of Plano was officially proclaimed a Purple Heart City at the Monday night meeting of the City Council. As part of his proclamation, Mayor Bob Hausler said "the...
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DNA testing kits, TV help make genealogy a hot hobby
The era of DNA testing kits and massive amounts of information on the internet and TV has made genealogy a popular hobby, but local fans say it has been an...
Plano property owner overcharged $60,000 on water bills
The landlord for the Dunkin' Donuts property on Burroughs Avenue in Plano is going to have a lot of dough coming back from the city. A water utility bill refund...
Pair of Plano aldermen not happy with expansion of video gambling
With a vote of 5 to 2, Plano aldermen approved the addition of a liquor license for beer and wine for Betty's Place, which will be a new video gambling...
Massage seen as way to relieve stress for horses
Dolores Matel moved her hands slowly down her client's spine, feeling for tension, knots and other indicators. Periodically she would find a spot knotted with tension and would focus on...
Plano OKs agreement to spur development in subdivision
With a unanimous vote, Plano aldermen approved a measure to help spur development in the Lakewood Club subdivision. The amendment to the annexation agreement between Plano and the developers of...
Plano looks to boost construction in unfinished subdivision
Plano is considering amending an annexation agreement to help kick-start construction in an unfinished subdivision. The city held a public hearing recently to consider an amendment to an annexation agreement...
Kendall County towns cracking down on fireworks
As the Fourth of July draws near, many Kendall County communities are gearing up to crack down on illegal fireworks. "We seem to have more and more issues with illegal...
Terrorist or patriot? Cemetery monument tells story of Benjamin Lett
About five miles southwest of Sandwich along a quiet country road sits the small family cemetery of the Lett family where, surrounded by an old stand of pine trees, about...
Foli Park in Plano may close for construction; work includes trail and pier
A contract has been approved for work on improvements at Foli Park in Plano. The $269,557.28 contract for the Foli Park project was awarded to GLI (George's Landscaping Inc.) of...