June, 2016 Stories | Kane County Reporter

Batavia City Council updated on proposed senior-living development

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Batavia City Council was updated on plans for a senior-living housing development.

Barrington Hills Zoning Board discusses horse-boarding ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Barrington Hills Zoning Board of Appeals discussed the wording of the village's zoning ordinance on commercial horse-boarding operations.

Aurora Finance Committee considers buying new firefighting equipment

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Finance Committee considered a resolution to authorize the purchase of new equipment for the Aurora Fire Department.

Algonquin Committee of Whole considers advancing Turkey Trot permit request

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Algonquin Committee of the Whole considered a Lions Club request for a public-event permit to hold a 5K Run/Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.

Aurora Government Operations Committee considers liquor-license applications

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Aurora Government Operations Committee considered new liquor-license applications.

Barrington Hills trustees consider property-disposal ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Barrington Hills Board of Trustees considered an ordinance to authorize the disposal of village property.

Nine Kane townships looking for a few good precinct workers

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Nine Kane County townships are in need of citizens to anchor Republican precinct committees — Big Rock, Blackberry, Burlington, Hampshire, Kanesville, Plato, Rutland, Sugar Grove and Virgil Townships — with up to several vacancies in each jurisdiction.

Report: St. Charles District 303 gets $291.11 per student in federal aid

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

St. Charles Community Unified School District 303 received $291.11 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $3,826,654.09, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

Report: Geneva District 304 gets $215.11 per student in federal aid

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

Geneva Community Unified School District 304 received $215.11 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $1,266,812.23, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

29.9 percent of Streamwood High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 29.9 percent of Streamwood High School's (SHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

Geneva Committee of Whole reviews parking-survey results

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Geneva Committee of the Whole reviewed the results of a recent parking survey.

30.6 percent of West Aurora High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 30.6 percent of West Aurora High School's (WAHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

19.4 percent of East High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 19.4 percent of East High School's (EHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

Batavia Fire and Police Board to consider whether to appoint temporary fire lieutenant

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 27, 2016

The Batavia Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss whether to appoint a temporary full-time fire lieutenant at its next meeting, 5 p.m. Thursday at the Batavia Police Department, 100 N. Island Ave.

Batavia Historic Preservation Commission updated on inspections

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Batavia Historic Preservation Commission received several updates on historical inspections of area properties.

Charles North High grad's speed powers Northwestern's arsenal

By Darren Yuvan | Jun 27, 2016

Sabrina Rabin always has been fast. In addition to earning numerous accolades in softball at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois, she also lettered in indoor track and holds the school record in both the 50- and 55-meter events. She's now brought that blinding speed to the Northwestern University (NU) softball team.