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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

News from January 2017

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How Rauner’s wish list has fared in the General Assembly

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 27, 2017

For the past two years, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message has been consistent: Illinois needs major reform to avoid complete financial devastation.

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Mark A. Falcone donates $83.05 to Commonwealth Edison Co.-Affiliate of Exelon Corp. PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2017

Mark A. Falcone, (762 Fox Run Drive, Geneva), donated $83.05 to Chicago's Commonwealth Edison Co.-Affiliate of Exelon Corp. PAC on Jan. 7, 2016.

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T.C. and G.Q. Guzman donates $1,000 to Citizens for Davis

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2017

T.C. and G.Q. Guzman, (9 Southgate Court, St. Charles), donated $1,000 to Chicago's Citizens for Davis on Nov. 12, 2016.

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Kane County Forest Preserve District appoints new president

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 25, 2017

Kane County Forest Preserve District appoints new president at is recent meeting.

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Kane County Finance and Budget Committee meets to vote on several budget amendments

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 25, 2017

Kane County Finance and Budget Committee met this morning to vote on several budget amendments.

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Geneva Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees reviews COLA increases

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 25, 2017

Geneva Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees reviews COLA increases at its meeting this morning.

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Campton Hills Community Relations Committee schedules Winter Wonders for Feb. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 25, 2017

Campton Hills Community Relations Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.

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BGA: Chicago's plastic-bag tax faked 'green' crusade to rake in green

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 24, 2017

The Better Government Association (BGA) recently suggested that the Chicago City Council’s new 7 cents-a-bag tax authorization is one more in a series of cloaked legislative efforts, wherein the stated purpose may obscure another motive.

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Critics point out hypocrisy in Madigan attack on Rauner regarding wealth and power

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 24, 2017

There's a certain hypocrisy to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) accusing Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner of holding the budget process hostage for his wealthy friends and big business in general, a radio talk show's co-hosts said recently.

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Embattled auditor general told to step aside

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 23, 2017

The Chicago Tribune has called for embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to step aside until he resolves nagging campaign finance questions that his critics say major media outlets have largely ignored for months.

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Brian A. Murphy donates $200 to Illinois State Medical Society PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 20, 2017

Brian A. Murphy, (1900 Ogden Ave., Aurora), donated $200 to Chicago's Illinois State Medical Society PAC on Jan. 11, 2016.

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Heather Wright donates $50 to Farmers Employee & Agent PAC

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 20, 2017

Heather Wright, (700 N. Larrabee, No. 307, Chicago), donated $50 to Aurora's Farmers Employee & Agent PAC on Jan. 13, 2016.

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Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

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Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

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Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

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Price donates $5 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2017

REALTORS Political Action Committee has received $553,424.51 in contributions in 2016 from 655 donors.

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Simmons donates $21.22 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2017

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

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Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearing on amendment regarding recreational vehicles on residential property

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 19, 2017

Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearing on amendment regarding recreational vehicles on residential property at its meeting yesterday.

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Geneva Historic Preservation Commission meets to decide on exterior renovation of 15 S. River Lane

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

Geneva Historic Preservation Commission met earlier this week to decide on exterior renovation of 15 S. River Lane.

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Kane County Administration Committee approves janitorial services contract

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 19, 2017

Kane County Administration Committee approves janitorial services contract at its recent meeting.