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Elgin leaders respond to concerns over federal immigration enforcement

By L. A. Shell | Oct 1, 2025

The Mayor and City Council of Elgin have expressed concern over recent federal immigration enforcement tactics, stating that these actions are causing anxiety among residents, workers, and visitors.

Local government meetings today in Kane County

By K. F. Palmer | Oct 1, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

St. Charles releases October edition of City News

By N. A. Naylor | Oct 1, 2025

The City of St. Charles has released the October edition of its monthly newsletter, City News.

St. Charles officials warn about ember-related fire risks as fall begins

By V. M. Drummond | Oct 1, 2025

As autumn arrives in St. Charles, local families often gather around outdoor fire pits and fireplaces or engage in seasonal yard cleanup.

City of St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2025

City of St. Charles Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 1

City of Geneva Natural Resources Committee met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 1, 2025

City of Geneva Natural Resources Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.2% of Kane County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By D. K. Ellis | Sep 30, 2025

In Kane County school districts, 3,422 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

St. Charles announces fall hydrant flushing schedule beginning October 6

By N. A. Naylor | Sep 30, 2025

The City of St. Charles will begin its fall hydrant flushing program on October 6, continuing through October 31.

Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2025

Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Sept. 30

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met September 30

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 30, 2025

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 30

City of St. Charles Government Operations Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2025

City of St. Charles Government Operations Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

This October's government events in Kane County

By C. H. Nugent | Sep 30, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kane County this month.

City of Geneva City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2025

City of Geneva City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Aurora Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2025

City of Aurora Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Entertainment events this October in Kane County

By N. M. Lyles | Sep 29, 2025

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

Geneva sets detour for Division Street water main replacement

By J. V. Anderson | Sep 29, 2025

The City of Geneva is set to begin replacing the water main on Division Street this fall, with work planned between Route 25 and East Side Drive.

Government events this week in Kane County: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By K. F. Palmer | Sep 29, 2025

During this week, Kane County will host these events.

Senator Don DeWitte criticizes increased state spending under governor amid community outreach efforts

By N. A. Naylor | Sep 29, 2025

State Senator Don DeWitte has raised concerns about the rapid growth of Illinois state government spending under Governor JB Pritzker, noting a nearly 40 percent increase over seven years.