Kane County Reporter

Keicher reports benefit seekers are 'being hung up on' by IDES employees who are supposed to help

By Benjamin Kibbey | May 13, 2021

Even as the economy recovers, many Illinois residents who have filed for unemployment benefits have expressed frustration with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), and lawmakers are still seeking a virtual appointment solution.

Keicher wants 'action now' to 'create lasting' change in Illinois

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 21, 2021

Illinois House of Representatives Republicans are concerned that the ruling Democratic Party has done little to address the need for ethics reforms following the resignation of longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

With IHSA, Pritzker at loggerheads, Elgin HS coach says he 'wasn’t surprised that the IHSA went the way they did'

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 13, 2020

After Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued his latest edict that re-classified basketball and other high school sports as high-risk rather than medium-risk activities, the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) Board of Directors responded with a vote to continue as planned with the coming sports seasons.

St. Charles City Council wrestles with spending cuts in response to COVID-19 economic crisis

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 22, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is being cited as the City of St. Charles discusses cutting over $2 million from its planned spending.

Cardiologists turn to remote monitoring to avoid patient exposure during COVID-19 crisis

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 14, 2020

Cardiologists are joining the many professions making use of remote technology, as they work to track vital health information from patients in Kane County during the COVID-19 pandemic.