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News from January 2017

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Kane County Judicial/Public Safety Committee approves using funds from FY16 vehicle budget for FY17 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

Kane County Judicial/Public Safety Committee approves using funds from FY16 vehicle budget for FY17 budget at a recent meeting.

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Kane County Agriculture Committee hears Farm Bureau update

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 19, 2017

Kane County Agriculture Committee hears Farm Bureau update at its meeting this morning.

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Barrington Hills Board of Trustees adopts zoning code

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The Barrington Hills Board of Trustees met Dec. 7 to adopt a zoning code.

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Aurora library directors review circulation policy

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The Aurora Public Library Board of Directors met Dec. 9 to review the circulation policy.

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Batavia police commissioners appoint officers

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The city of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Dec. 6 to appoint police officers.

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West Dundee fire insurance board reviews purchase requests

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

The West Dundee Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Dec. 2 to review purchase requests.

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Hampshire Finance Committee discusses Randy Ross project

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

The village of Hampshire Finance Committee met June 7 to discuss the Randy Ross project.

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Thomas W. Leeming donates $36 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Thomas W. Leeming, (2609 Sunnyside Drive, Aurora), donated $36 to Chicago's Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, PAC on Jan. 7, 2016.

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Marc Abramson donates $50 to Farmers Employee & Agent PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2017

Marc Abramson, (540 Sheridan Road, No. 1, Evanston), donated $50 to Aurora's Farmers Employee & Agent PAC on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

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Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

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Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

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Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

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Batavia Plan Commission continues hearing and design review for One Washington Place

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 12, 2017

Batavia Plan Commission continues hearing and design review for One Washington Place at its recent meeting.

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Aurora City Council acts on mayoral appointments

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 12, 2017

Aurora City Council acts on mayoral appointments at its meeting earlier this week.

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Aurora Planning and Development Committee to review status of zoning ordinance rewrite

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 12, 2017

Aurora Planning and Development Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12.

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Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Donovan donates $94.92 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 12, 2017

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

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Mitchell donates $78.26 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 12, 2017

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.