Kane County Reporter

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Committee of the Whole considered advancing property-demolition requests.

Batavia Public Library Board receives LINC report

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Public Library Board of Trustees heard a report on Library Integrated Network Consortium (LINC) activities.

Aurora Planning Committee considers size-variance request for shed

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Planning and Development Committee considered a size-variance request for a shed.

Aurora Committee of Whole considers plan to create special sign district

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Committee of the Whole considered an ordinance to create a special sign district for Orchard Valley Golf Course.

Aurora Special Compensation Committee discusses possible changes to mayoral, alderman pay

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Special Compensation Committee discussed possible changes to mayoral and alderman compensation and possible options.

Elgin City Council approves three-year labor pact with police union

At a recent meeting, the Elgin City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Policemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Unit No. 54, for 2017-2019.

Batavia District 101 Board hears full-day kindergarten presentation

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Public School District 101 Board heard a presentation on a proposed pay-for-service, full-day kindergarten model.

Geneva City Council discusses city real estate transactions

At a recent meeting, the Geneva City Council held a closed session to discuss real estate transactions involving the city.

Batavia Committee of Whole to hear Washington-Wilson TIF plan presentation

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation on the Washington-Wilson Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Plan.

Smodilla: Mautino 'not above the law,' should answer questions

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 23, 2016

Embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino failed to provide answers to state legislators' questions for the fourth time earlier this month.

Aurora's rebuilt Sheffer Road Bridge reopens two weeks early

By JoAnna Brown | Aug 23, 2016

Aurora residents now can use the Sheffer Road Bridge, which opened last weekend, two weeks earlier than planned after a reconstruction.

Rauner: Mapping ballot measure may suffer term limits' fate in high court

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

No one knows which way the state's Supreme Court will rule on the pending Independent Map Amendment ballot measure, but the litigation could face the same fate as previous rulings about term limits, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told reporters.

Second week of Olympics adds to Illinois medal count

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

It was another successful week for athletes from Illinois at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, as our participants hit the medal stand in six different events.

Luis F. and Libertad Deleon Purchase 0, S. Elgin

On Aug. 19, 2016, Luis F. and Libertad Deleon purchased a home at 0, S. Elgin from K Hovnanian at Prairie Pointe LLC for $323,789.

Rudolph J. Stynoski, Rudloph J. and Penny J. Stynoski (trust) Purchase 0, Hampshire

On Aug. 19, 2016, Rudolph J. Stynoski, Rudloph J. and Penny J. Stynoski (trust) purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 0, Hampshire from Donald R. and Eileen T. Stites for $337,500.

Alejandro and Michelle Vallejo Purchase 174 Marsch Ave., Montgomery

On Aug. 19, 2016, Alejandro and Michelle Vallejo purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 174 Marsch Ave., Montgomery from Eric Nicholas Wade and Margie Jane Govern (trust) for $132,700.

Alfredo Jarillo Purchases 774 E. Wilson St., Batavia

On Aug. 19, 2016, Alfredo Jarillo purchased a three bedroom home at 774 E. Wilson St., Batavia from Lori Ward Rogers and Vincent Thomas St. for $142,000.

Model 180 LLC Purchases 908 Second Ave., Aurora

On Aug. 19, 2016, Model 180 LLC purchased a four bedroom, one bathroom home at 908 Second Ave., Aurora from Golden Eagle Community Bank for $73,500.

James G. Watson and Tiffany R James-Watson Purchase 6700 Pine Lane, Carpentersville

On Aug. 19, 2016, James G. Watson and Tiffany R James-Watson purchased a four bedroom home at 6700 Pine Lane, Carpentersville from Elaine Lau for $315,000.

Nadeem Khan and Ahshan Nasar Purchase 1861 Haverford Drive, Algonquin