Elle Johnson Stories | Kane County Reporter

Kiwanis Club of Elgin partners with Salvation Army to assist children in need

By Elle Johnson | Jul 23, 2020

The Kiwanis Club of Elgin partnered with the Salvation Army to purchase baby diapers and wipes to help children in need as a way to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Elgin church delays reopening after state's attorney pledges to enforce governor's orders

By Elle Johnson | Jun 28, 2020

After receiving a letter from the Kane County state's attorney's office warning it would enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker's executive orders, the Northwest Bible Baptist Church has decided not to reopen for services.

Illinois manufacturers step up to meet demands of COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | May 19, 2020

In Illinois, manufacturers are altering production to meet demands of the COVID-19 pandemic and to offering helping hands whenever they can.

Despite COVID-19 outbreak, two Aurora residential developments are set to finish on time

By Elle Johnson | May 18, 2020

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, developers for two high profile Aurora projects said they should finish as scheduled.

U46 School Board member receives restraining order to protect closed-session recordings

By Elle Johnson | May 9, 2020

A temporary restraining order has been issued against the U46 School Board in Elgin on behalf of board member Jeanette Ward.

Shuttered hospitals to reopen to help with COVID-19 surge

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

Two closed hospitals will be reopened to help combat the coronavirus in the state of Illinois which will add to the hospital bed capacity at the convention center and McCormick Place which have 3,500 hospital beds.

Kane County treasurer proposes property tax relief during COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Apr 3, 2020

Kane County's treasurer is introducing new legislation to the Kane County Board which would offer relief to property owners during the coronavirus pandemic.