Kane County Reporter

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Axios names 'Casten Mean Tweets' ad from Roskam campaign as Ad of the Week

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent digital ad from U.S. Rep Peter Roskam (R-IL) has earned the Ad of the Week designation from Axios, an international news website.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher slams Illinois' anti-business environment for loss of two manufacturers

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), who is seeking re-election, recently highlighted the positive impact business deregulation has on economic growth. He also noted the harsh realities of Illinois businesses leaving for greener pastures in other states.

Denise and Brian Nelson buy 701 Tahoe Trail, Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The home at 701 Tahoe Trail, Elgin was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Elizabeth C. Berg and William F. Wampach (estate) for $336,000. The buyers were Denise and Brian Nelson.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. 133173 and 133173 (trust) unload 2531 Edgewater Drive, Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Susan A. Warren (trust) purchased a home at 2531 Edgewater Drive, Elgin from Chicago Title Land Trust Co. 133173 and 133173 (trust) for $360,000.

Greenman Elementary School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The truancy rate at Greenman Elementary School fell to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Barbara A. Zook sells 2221 Garden Road, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Jeffrey S Zook purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2221 Garden Road, Aurora from Barbara A. Zook for $215,000.

Lawrence E. and Joselyn Taylor unload 1804 Faxon Drive, Montgomery

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Lawrence E. and Joselyn Taylor sold their home at 1804 Faxon Drive, Montgomery to Saul Martinez Lopez and Lorena Martinez for $170,000.

Pingree LLC unloads 3605 Harmony Circle, Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The home at 3605 Harmony Circle, Elgin was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Pingree LLC for $62,000. The buyer was Overstreet Builders Inc..

Community USD 300 Montoya paid in $38K to teachers pension fund, could collect $1.8 million in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

Retired Community USD 300 employee Patricia Montoya saved $37,736 toward her pension over 17 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

McCleery Elementary School reports 10% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The truancy rate at McCleery Elementary School fell to 10 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Steven A. and Christine N. Pernice acquires 1656 Gleneagle Drive, Carpentersville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Maria P. Smith purchased a three bedroom home at 1656 Gleneagle Drive, Carpentersville from Steven A. and Christine N. Pernice for $246,000.

Jason E. and Saraah E. Coyne unload 2590 Wyckwood Court, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The four bedroom home at 2590 Wyckwood Court, Aurora was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Jason E. and Saraah E. Coyne for $250,000. The buyer was David Luna II.

Daniel J. and Jennifer D. Fowler sell 91 Atkinson Drive, Sugar Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Daniel J. and Jennifer D. Fowler sold their home at 91 Atkinson Drive, Sugar Grove to Adam E. Giera and Andrea Consolatti for $300,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 5.3 points higher at Haines Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

At Haines Middle School, a 5.3-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Pingree LLC acquires 3620 Wetlands Drive, Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The home at 3620 Wetlands Drive, Elgin was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Pingree LLC for $62,000. The buyer was Overstreet Builders Inc..

Kimberly Brooks unloads 260 Beckwith Ave., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Kimberly Brooks sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 260 Beckwith Ave., Aurora to Adam J. and Anna R. Campos for $117,000.

90.1 percent of Wild Rose teachers stay put; average earns $64,803 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

More than 90.1 percent of teachers stay at Wild Rose Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Wells Fargo Bank sells 6531 Pine Hollow Road, Carpentersville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Wells Fargo Bank sold their four bedroom home at 6531 Pine Hollow Road, Carpentersville to Nhan Nguyen and Tuyet-Huong Dao for $245,000.

Steven R Barnes unloads 375 S. Gilbert St., S. Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Ivan Botello purchased a home at 375 S. Gilbert St., S. Elgin from Steven R Barnes for $172,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 6.7 points lower at C. F. Simmons Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

At C. F. Simmons Middle School, a 6.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.