Kane County Reporter

Roll Call: Moeller votes for abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Anna Moeller (D-43) on May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

Roll Call: Villa votes for abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Karina Villa (D-49) on May 28 voted for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.

From Prairie State Wire

Springfield considering gas tax hike even though Illinois already pays among the most in U.S.

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Even without the increases in the Illinois gas tax now being proposed by state lawmakers, Illinois has the 10th highest state gas taxes in the nation, according to July 2018 numbers from the Washington-based Tax Foundation.

From Prairie State Wire

NCAA tournament lacks Illinois teams, not Illinois players

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois has 13 Division I college basketball teams eligible for the NCAA tournament.

Property tax roundup: Lily Lake, Wayne and Gilberts have highest tax burdens in Kane County

By LGIS News Service | Mar 19, 2019

Sharon Lynn Barron and her husband, Kenneth L. Barron Jr., purchased 1334 Fox Glen Drive in Wayne for $875,000 in 1999, according to the Kane County Recorder.

From McHenry Times

“Skillicorn is the right fighter for the 14th” -- former Senator Rauschenberger

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

REP. ALLEN SKILLICORN: 'I appreciate Senator Rauschenberger’s confidence in my ability to deliver reforms for the people of Illinois.'

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Analysis: Average St. Charles CUSD 303 teacher compensation is $87,666

By LGIS News Service | Dec 11, 2018

The average teacher at St. Charles CUSD 303 received $87,666 in total compensation in the 2015-2016 school year for working nine months, according to an analysis of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) records by the Kane County Reporter.

Analysis: Average Batavia Public School District 101 teacher compensation is $98,639

By LGIS News Service | Dec 10, 2018

The average teacher at Batavia Public School District 101 received $98,639 in total compensation during the 2015-2016 school year for working nine months, according to an analysis of Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) records by the Kane County Reporter.

As Kane County taxpayers splurge on high schools, student performance falters

By LGIS News Service | Dec 6, 2018

Kane County taxpayers are spending twice as much on high schools as they did 20 years ago, but ACT scores across the county have actually fallen over the same period, a Kane County Reporter analysis has found.

Analysis: Average Geneva School District 304 teacher comp is $125K

By LGIS News Service | Dec 5, 2018

The average teacher at Geneva Unit District 304 received $124,673 in total compensation in 2017 for working nine months, according to an analysis of Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) records by the Kane County Reporter.

Virgil to select village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Virgil residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Big Rock to select village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Big Rock residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Lily Lake to select village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Lily Lake residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Pingree Grove residents to select new village president in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 25, 2018

Pingree Grove residents will decide who will serve as village president n the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Campton Hills to elect village president, 3 trustees in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 23, 2018

Campton Hills residents will decide who will serve as village president in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Elgin to elect mayor, 5 council members in consolidated elections

By LGIS News Service | Nov 21, 2018

Elgin residents will decide who will serve as mayor in the coming months as the next cycle of local elections unfolds.

Analysis: Geneva CUSD 304 enrollment grows, but spending grows faster

By LGIS News Service | Nov 13, 2018

Geneva School District 304 has seen its enrollment rise by 48 percent over the past 20 years.

Lewis, Lenert among winners in Kane County Board races

By LGIS News Service | Nov 8, 2018

The results of the Kane County Board races have been released.