Kane County Reporter

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Government Operations Committee approved a permit that allows St. Nicholas Church to hold a music festival Saturday.

Aurora Finance Committee OKs plan to seek state grant for ATC upgrade project

At a recent meeting, the Aurora City Council's Finance Committee approved a resolution that authorizes the city to apply for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement grant to help finance the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facility Enhancement Project.

Aurora Infrastructure Committee OKs plan to accept bid for sewer project

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Building Grounds and Infrastructure Committee approved a resolution to accept a contract bid from H. Linden & Sons Sewer & Water Inc. for the Rosewood and North Avenue Sanitary Service Replacement Project.

Aurora City Council OKs plan to install outdoor siren on Heggs Road

At a recent meeting, the Aurora City Council approved a resolution to install an outdoor warning siren at 3025 Heggs Road.

68.9 percent of West Aurora High School's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 68.9 percent of West Aurora High School's (WAHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

70.1 percent of Hampshire High School's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 70.1 percent of Hampshire High School's (HHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

22.9 percent of Larkin High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 22.9 percent of Larkin High School's (LHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

83.5 percent of Batavia Senior High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 83.5 percent of Batavia Senior High School's (BSHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

Carpentersville OKs collective bargaining pact with MAP Local 378

At a recent meeting, the Carpentersville Village Board approved a collective bargaining agreement between the village and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) Local 378.

Batavia Board of Police Commissioners interviews officer candidates

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners interviewed police officer candidates.

Batavia Public School District 101 Board OKs K-12 PE, art curricula

At a recent meeting, Batavia Public School District 101 Board was expected to approve the 2016-17 K-12 PE and art curricula, as well as the new Parent/Student Handbooks.

Carpentersville Village Board considers building-rental pact with CUSD 300

At a meeting this week, the Carpentersville Village Board considered a resolution to approve building-rental agreements with Community Unit School Distric (CUSD) 300.

Smodilla tells District 22 to 'buckle up' for her state Senate campaign

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Volunteer, activist, advocate, entrepreneur, longtime resident and Republican Tracy Smodilla is throwing her candidate hat in the ring to run for the 22nd District state Senate seat to put the state and district “back on track.”

Khouri vows to target barriers that hinder small businesses

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Tonia Khouri, Republican candidate for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat, recently mapped out her priorities, which are based on the principle that jobs equal opportunity for Illinois stakeholders.

Aurora Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board shopping for camera, boat

At a meeting this week, the Aurora Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Administrative Board will discuss vendor proposals to sell the Aurora Fire Department a thermal imaging camera and an inflatable rescue boat.

Batavia City Council considers fireworks, marathon road-closure permits

At a meeting this week, the Batavia City Council was expected to approve permits for Fourth of July fireworks and road closures for the 2016 Half Marathon.

Batavia Committee of Whole discussed changing street's name

At a meeting this week, the Batavia Committee of the Whole discussed changing South Drive to Hawks Drive.

Aurora Tree Board discusses results of spring planting program