Kane County Reporter

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60542 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60542 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

St. Charles City Council approves marijuana tax despite opposition

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

A divided St. Charles City Council has approved taxing recreational marijuana sales in the city even as the question of whether dispensaries will be allowed in the area remains an open one for local aldermen.

From Lake County Gazette

'We need to cut taxes, not raise them,' Rep. McSweeney says of Pritzker's progressive plan

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) remains as staunchly opposed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax plan as he’s ever been.

Geneva is still in discussions about allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

Geneva is still in discussions about permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

Batavia leans against allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

Batavia leans against permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

Sugar Grove leans against allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

Sugar Grove leans against permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

From McHenry Times

Most in Springfield want to tackle pension crisis, Ugaste says, but 'some lawmakers' block the way

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

First-term Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is convinced that he knows why the state’s problems always lead back to its long-troubled pension system.

North Aurora leans in favor of allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

North Aurora leans in favor of permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

Illinois General Assembly: HR524 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Keith R. Wheeler

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

The following action was taken on Sept. 20 in the House on House bill HR524 ("memorial-kenneth l. pickerill"): "Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Keith R. Wheeler."

Elgin leans in favor of allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

Elgin leans in favor of permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

East Dundee favors allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

East Dundee favors permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

Pingree favors allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

Pingree favors permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

South Elgin favors allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

South Elgin favors permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

Elburn favors allowing recreational marijuana sales

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

Elburn favors permitting marijuana sales within its borders next year, when Illinois becomes the 11th state to legalize adult use of recreational cannabis, according to a tally published by the Daily Herald.

Lynn Schertz donates $1,000 to Allen Skillicorn's election campaign

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 25, 2019

Lynn Schertz donated $1,000 to Republican Allen Skillicorn's election campaign committee, Taxpayers for Skillicorn, on Sept. 25, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Hair Professionals Academy of Cosmetology enrolls 364 undergrads

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 25, 2019

At Hair Professionals Academy of Cosmetology, 54 percent of undergraduate students are nontraditional students - age 25 or older - and 99 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

71 percent of applicants to Judson University were admitted for fall 2018

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 25, 2019

At Judson University, 71 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 59 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60511 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 60511 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.