Kane County Reporter

Legislators in Springfield are working through the final four weeks of their session, with a scheduled adjournment date of May 31.

Elgin begins planning for active mobility improvements with community input

The city of Elgin has initiated the planning process for its Active Mobility Plan, which is a long-term effort focused on enhancing sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and accessible pathways within the community.

Kane County: Medicare dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.4% of income in Kane County, providing an average of $2,197 per capita to residents.

Entertainment events this week in Kane County: May 4-10

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Kane County this week.

In 2023-24 school year, 75.6% of Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School students failed math portion of IAR

By Kane County Reporter | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.6% of Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met April 7

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 7

City of Batavia Police Pension Board met May 1

City of Batavia Police Pension Board met Thursday, May 1

City of Batavia City Council met April 7

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, April 7

City of Aurora Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee met April 8

City of Aurora Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee met Tuesday, April 8

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met April 7

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met Monday, April 7

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7?

By Kane County Reporter | May 4, 2025

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7.

Kane County weekly recap of home sales during week ending April 26

There were 124 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending April 26, according to BlockShopper.com.

Did School District U-46 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.4% of School District U-46 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kane County Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Kane County Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

In 2023-24 school year, 82.5% of Aurora East Unit School District 131 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 82.5% of Aurora East Unit School District 131 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Aurora East Unit School District 131 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.4% of the students in Aurora East Unit School District 131 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois House Republicans oppose tax hikes in fiscal year 2026 budget

May 2, 2025 Illinois House Republicans expressed firm opposition to any proposed tax increases in the state's budget for the fiscal year 2026.

Lunchtime lineup and events in Central Community Unit School District 301

Central Community Unit School District 301 provided updates on a softball game against Crystal Lake South and a track event at East Aurora, shared on May 1 and May 2, 2025, respectively.

New Batavia city officials set to take oath at council meeting