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Illinois approves record-high budget amid revenue surge

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

Democrat lawmakers in Illinois have approved a record-high budget despite the state collecting $54 billion in tax revenue last year.

East Main Street lane closure for repairs begins July 14

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

Public Services is set to commence curb and sidewalk repairs on East Main Street starting Monday, July 14.

Free concert event featuring Disco Circus scheduled in Montgomery

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

The Village of Montgomery is set to host the first Concert in the Park of 2025 at Montgomery Park on Thursday, July 17.

Kane County announces road improvements in Village of Gilberts

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

The Kane County Division of Transportation is undertaking significant road improvement projects in the Village of Gilberts.

Elgin extends active mobility plan survey deadline to August 1

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

The city of Elgin has extended the deadline for its Active Mobility Plan survey to Friday, August 1.

City Council Committee of the Whole to meet Tuesday evening

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 11, 2025

The City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on Tuesday.

Jessica Bridges sworn in as new city clerk of St. Charles

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

Jessica Bridges has officially assumed the role of City Clerk for St. Charles, Illinois, following a swearing-in ceremony at the City Council meeting on July 7, 2025.

Pace Bus Route 530 resumes normal service after bridge construction

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

For users of Pace Bus Route 530, construction on the Washington Street Bridge in Naperville has been completed.

Batavia police report on Fourth of July enforcement activities

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

During the Fourth of July enforcement initiative, Batavia police officers conducted a series of traffic stops and issued numerous citations.

City of Geneva launches upgraded online request portal for residents

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

Geneva residents now have an upgraded way to report non-emergency service concerns with the City’s new SeeClickFix online portal.

Public invited to Geneva's 2030 strategic plan update

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

The City of Geneva is inviting the public to participate in a community update on its 2030 Strategic Plan.

City of Geneva releases summer newsletter with updates and events

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

Geneva residents can now access the latest updates through the City's Summer Newsletter, distributed to subscribers on July 9.

Central Community Unit School District invites alumni stories and new hires

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 9, 2025

Central Community Unit School District is engaging its community by inviting former students to share their stories for possible feature in "In The Loop."

Geneva City Council approves variation request for Sixth Street property

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

The City of Geneva has updated its Development Projects Map following the City Council's approval of a variation request for 21 N. Sixth St. The decision was made during a meeting held on July 7

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry across Kane County Reporter publication area

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.