Quantcast

Kane County Reporter

Thursday, July 17, 2025

News from January 2017

Medium meetingroom01

Geneva Committee of the Whole considers zoning amendment

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

The city of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Nov. 28 to consider a zoning amendment.

Medium shutterstock 435159994

Batavia committee members discuss tax levy

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

The city of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Nov. 29 to discuss the tax levy.

Medium shutterstock 178464512

Elgin Heritage Commission hears staff comments

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

The Elgin Heritage Commission met Nov. 22 to hear staff comments.

Medium shutterstock 334075901

Batavia City Council reviews compliance report

By Louie Torres | Jan 12, 2017

The Batavia City Council met Nov. 21 to review the compliance report.

Medium microphone2 1000x667

Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 9, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.

Medium frogs034

Tribune: Illinois residents aren't frogs, won't remain in Madigan's boiling pot

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 9, 2017

Invoking an old wives’ tale referring to ambivalent, “average" amphibians, the Chicago Tribune recently created an analogy between disinterested Illinois taxpayers and a hypothetical pot of frog stew to illustrate the state’s simmering fiscal status.

Medium moving 1000x667

Analyst: Key to stopping loss of residents, jobs may lie in workers' comp reform

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 9, 2017

A U.S. Census Bureau report released this week reveals that between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost 114,144 residents -- a net loss of 37,508 when arrivals are factored in -- a record high for the state.

Medium campaign01

Brotzman donates $62.23 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2017

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

Medium campaigncash32

Block donates $99 to Abate Pac A. Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 8, 2017

Abate Pac A. Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education has received $24,677.40 in contributions in 2016 from 33 donors.

Medium shutterstock 154077749

East Aurora SD board tests school air quality

By Louie Torres | Jan 8, 2017

The East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education met Nov. 21 to test the air quality in schools.

Medium shutterstock 135556811

Aurora library directors review hour reduction plan

By Louie Torres | Jan 8, 2017

The Aurora Public Library Board of Directors met May 25 to review hour reduction plan.

Medium shutterstock 210286771

Aurora Public Library directors review staff reports

By Louie Torres | Jan 8, 2017

The Aurora Public Library Board of Directors met Oct. 26 to review staff reports.

Medium shutterstock 276660917

East Aurora SD board reviews facility improvement program

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 8, 2017

The East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education met Oct. 5 to review the facility improvement program.

Medium shutterstock 1056226

Algonquin committee considers purchasing replacement valves

By Louie Torres | Jan 8, 2017

The village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Nov. 22 to consider purchasing replacement pump valves.

Medium budget 02

The price of local government in 2016: Aurora Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Aurora Township budget was $7.08 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

Medium budget 03

The price of local government in 2016: Batavia Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Batavia Township budget was $2.23 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

Medium budget 06

The price of local government in 2016: Big Rock Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Big Rock Township budget was $1.09 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

Medium budget 03

The price of local government in 2016: Blackberry Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Blackberry Township budget was $2.22 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

Medium budget04

The price of local government in 2016: Burlington Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Burlington Township budget was $1.04 million for its 2016 fiscal year.

Medium budget06

The price of local government in 2016: Campton Township

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

The Campton Township budget was $6.32 million for its 2016 fiscal year.