June, 2023 Stories | Kane County Reporter

Kane County Public Service Committee met May 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 20, 2023

Kane County Public Service Committee met Thursday, May 18

City of Geneva Strategic Plan Advisory Committee met May 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 20, 2023

City of Geneva Strategic Plan Advisory Committee met Monday, May 17

Prairie State sales taxes: St. Charles residents paid 26th-largest sum in March

By Kane County Reporter | Jun 19, 2023

St. Charles residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in March.

Ugaste says Van Pelt should resign from Senate if 'she's not going to show up and do the job'

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste admonished Democratic state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt for her absences during General Assembly and called for her resignation if it continues.

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met May 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 19, 2023

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 16

City of Batavia City Council met May 15

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 19, 2023

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, May 15

Home sales during week ending June 17 in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Jun 18, 2023

There were 41 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending June 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois' Pritzker on new state law prohibiting libraries from banning books: 'Regimes ban books, not democracies'

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 18, 2023

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed off on legislation that prohibits libraries from banning books, making Illinois the first state in the nation to do so.

West Aurora School District 129's Craig presents Challenge Coins to district members for jobs well done in 2022-23

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 18, 2023

West Aurora School District 129 Superintendent Jeff Craig recently presented Challenge Coins to two esteemed members of the district as gestures of appreciation for the successful culmination of the school year.

Ugaste writes of 'unimaginable grief' after murder-suicide

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 17, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is expressing alarm and sending condolences following a murder-suicide shooting in Geneva.

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Kane County Reporter area weekly mass times

By Kane County Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the Kane County Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Home sales during week ending June 10 in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Jun 17, 2023

There were 123 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending June 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois' McLaughlin on Van Pelt's absence: 'If it's determined she has abandoned office she should be replaced'

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is demanding answers about the whereabouts of Democratic state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt.

Five inmates sentenced in Kane County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending June 17

By Kane County Reporter | Jun 16, 2023

There are five inmates sentenced to jail in Kane County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending June 17.

Kendall County Chairman Marter says he'd 'like to see' Van Pelt resign

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

Kendall County Chairman James Marter wants Illinois Sen. Patricia Van Pelt to resign, saying Van Pelt hasn't participated in her legislative duties, but is still picking up a state paycheck and benefits.

City of Batavia Bicycle Commission met April 10

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 16, 2023

City of Batavia Bicycle Commission met Monday, April 10

Kane County Agriculture Committee met May 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 16, 2023

Kane County Agriculture Committee met Thursday, May 18

HFA1 program intends to make a 'stable, safe home' attainable to more buyers

By Kane County Reporter Report | Jun 15, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has announced plans to invest $15 million into a new homebuyer program designed to increase home purchase accessibility for low-and moderate-income people and seniors.