Kane County Reporter

Blue Dolphin Properties LLC acquires 1686 Sheffield Drive, Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 1686 Sheffield Drive, Elgin was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Blue Dolphin Properties LLC for $260,000. The buyer was Vesta P Patterson.

Richard G. and Jeanine L. Borst unload 6 Palomino Drive N628, Campton Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 6 Palomino Drive N628, Campton Hills was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Richard G. and Jeanine L. Borst for $335,000. The buyers were John G. Garcia and Julie S Domrcki.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 34.5 points lower at Lily Lake Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Lily Lake Grade School, a 34.5-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Riu Petroleum Inc. acquires 2430 Randall Road, Carpentersville for $1.6M

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The property at 2430 Randall Road, Carpentersville was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Riu Petroleum Inc. for $1,600,000. The buyer was Randall Road LLC.

Peter Shapero and Andrea M Ostuni acquires 201 King William St., E. Dundee

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The eight bedroom, two bathroom home at 201 King William St., E. Dundee was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Peter Shapero and Andrea M Ostuni for $227,500. The buyer was David J. Badame.

Christine and Scott Warren buy 817 Arrowhead Lane, St. Charles

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Christine and Scott Warren purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 817 Arrowhead Lane, St. Charles from William Lapkoff for $309,000.

Guillermo Villafuerte Gonzalez and Laura Villafuerte Nieves acquire 1111 S. Spencer St., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1111 S. Spencer St., Aurora was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Classic Investments LLC for $139,900. The buyers were Guillermo Villafuerte Gonzalez and Laura Villafuerte Nieves.

90.5 percent of Grace McWayne teachers stay put; average earns $78,220.71 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 90.5 percent of teachers stay at Grace McWayne Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Nicholas P. and Henry Thompson acquires 162 Jewett St., Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 162 Jewett St., Elgin was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Nicholas P. and Henry Thompson for $173,000. The buyer was Anibar Villa.

ST. CHARLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Alfred Bersted Foundation Awards Renz Center

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Renz Addiction Counseling Center was awarded $20,000 from the Alfred Bersted Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, in support of general operating to help provide substance use and compulsive problem gambling treatment and prevention education services.

ST. CHARLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Messenger Library and Water Street Studios Partner to Provide Free STEAM Art Classes to North Aurora

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Starting in September 2019, Messenger Public Library will host Ripple Effect, a free STEAM (STEM + Art) course that will be eligible to all North Aurora and Aurora students, ages 8-12.

CITY OF ST. CHARLES: Dangerous Cold is in Forecast; Please Take the Proper Precautions

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Tips from the St. Charles Fire Department The forecast for our region indicates that we may experience an extended duration of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills.

CITY OF GENEVA: Wine, Cheese & Trees Fundraiser Aims To Bring More Trees To Geneva

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

The City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District Foundation are teaming together to sponsor this year’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser to help plant more trees in the community.

CITY OF BATAVIA: Kane County Electronics Recycling Drop Off Schedule This Week

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Kane County is closing electronics recycling drop-off locations for two days this week due to the extreme weather.

CITY OF BATAVIA: Street Parking Ban During Snow Removal Periods

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Parking on Batavia streets is banned from the period beginning Saturday, January 26th, through Wednesday, January 30th resuming on Thursday, January 31st.

CITY OF ELGIN: Important Information Regarding Extreme Temperatures and Resources for the Community

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Extremely cold temperatures are anticipated over the next week and the City of Elgin wishes to remind the community of various precautions to take and resources available.

CITY OF ELGIN: Elgin Cultural Arts Commission accepting applications for public art installations

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

The City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC) announces its’ third annual Call for Public Art.

CITY OF AURORA: Winter Weather Advisory - January 27

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

Aurora is under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. on monday, january 28

CITY OF AURORA: APD Officer Skyy Calice Named 2019 African-American Leader of the Year

By Press release submission | Jan 28, 2019

The City of Aurora's African-American Heritage Advisory Board (AAHAB) will host its 15th Annual Heritage Dinner on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.