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Batavia offers discounted trees to enhance urban forest

By Kane County Reporter | May 16, 2025

Residents of Batavia have the opportunity to contribute to the city's urban forest through a new initiative funded by the City's Non-Reusable Bag Fee.

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Springfield prepares for budget talks amid session's end

By Kane County Reporter | May 16, 2025

As the Spring Session in Springfield nears its conclusion, legislators are focused on passing a budget.

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Geneva city administrator Stephanie Dawkins announces retirement after nine years

By Kane County Reporter | May 16, 2025

After nearly three decades in public service, City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins is set to retire from her role with the City of Geneva on August 15.

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On Thursday, May 15, former Burlington Central High School standout Tyler Haines collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Kane County Reporter | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number two seed.

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Former St. Charles North High School standout Andrew Good played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Kane County Reporter | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number three seed.

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Jackson Kottmeyer, former Kaneland High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 15 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Kane County Reporter | May 16, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number three seed.

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Test expectations: How many Geneva Community Unit School District 304 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.3% of Geneva Community Unit School District 304 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Kane County: Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kane County this weekend.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kane County in week ending May 10?

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: St. Charles residents paid 23rd-largest sum per muncipality in March

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

St. Charles residents paid just under $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Karina Villa introduces SB2644 in Illinois Senate on April 8—here’s what you need to know

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Bill SB2644 on April 8, with Karina Villa as the lead sponsor.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Central Community Unit School District shares updates on recent sports events

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 highlighted various sports activities taking place in mid-May.

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Illinois faces $536M budget shortfall; tax hikes opposed

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

Years of unchecked spending growth under Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats has led to a significant budget shortfall.

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Volunteers needed for Fox River cleanup event

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

The Fox River cleanup event is calling for volunteers to participate in an effort to clean up the river.

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Rose Roach, former Kaneland High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number five seed.

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Sophia Olman, former St. Charles North High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

They open the tournament against Texas Longhorns.

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Maura Hirschauer introduces HB1610 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

House Bill HB1610, backed by Maura Hirschauer, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Test expectations: How many St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Kane County Reporter | May 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.6% of St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 10

By Kane County Reporter | May 14, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.