Kane County Reporter

Kane County's districts student body comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Kane County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Kane County home valuation prices rose in October 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Kane County rose by $17,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15%.

From McHenry Times

Evans: ‘Last week the Illinois legislature has sadly declined to renew the Invest in Kids Act program’

By McHenry Times | 1 year ago

Republican candidate Jerry Evans for the 11th Congressional District criticizes the Illinois legislature’s recent decision not to renew the Invest in Kids Act program, expressing concern over the impact on nearly 10,000 children from lower-income backgrounds.

Geneva ranks 76th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

Geneva residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Kane County Jobs Committee met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 14, 2023

Kane County Jobs Committee met Friday, Sept. 15

City of Geneva Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met October 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 14, 2023

City of Geneva Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met 8 a.m. Tuesday, October 17.

City of Batavia City Council met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 14, 2023

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

Rep. Ugaste Hosts Holiday Gift Card Drive for U.S. Troops

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is organizing a Holiday Gift Card Drive for U.S. troops this November. The gift cards, from retailers such as Amazon, Sam's Club, Costco, and Dollar Tree, will be collected at his district office in St. Charles. The initiative, called Operation Support Our Troops - America's Holiday Stockings, aims to bring some holiday cheer to the brave men and women who serve our nation."Our troops sacrifice so much for our nation, including being away from family during important holidays," said Rep. Ugaste. "A gift card can provide an...

Senate Republicans Push for Extension of Invest in Kids Act; Democrats Refuse to Call the Bill

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

Senate Republicans have been pushing for an extension of the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program, but Democrats have refused to call the bill during the fall Veto Session. As a result, thousands of low-income Illinois families will be left scrambling when the program ends on December 31.The Invest in Kids program, which has been in effect since 2017, has provided more than 38,000 scholarships to low-income K-12 students, allowing them to attend a school of their choice. However, without an extension of the program, these students will have to return to...

The Spirit of Giving This Thanksgiving

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

The Thanksgiving season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving back to those in need. Unfortunately, for the 1.2 million people in Illinois who face hunger, this time of year can be particularly challenging. Shockingly, over 300,000 of those affected are children. According to Feeding America, 1 in 11 people in Illinois face hunger, and 1 in 9 children go to bed hungry each night.In light of these sobering statistics, it is crucial that we come together as a community and extend a helping hand to those in need. There are several organizations in Illinois that...

Kane County Human Services Committee met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 13, 2023

Kane County Human Services Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 13

Kane County Jobs Committee met Oct. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 13, 2023

Kane County Jobs Committee met Friday, Oct. 13

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Kane County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Kane County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

Grant Community High School standout Melissa Ketter’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, November 11

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

On Saturday, November 11, Lakes Community High School standout Jessica Oman competed in NCAA D3 game

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

Marian Catholic High School standout Sam Barrett’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, November 11

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The Aurora Spartans won 60-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Hanover Panthers on Saturday, November 11.

Payton Reid, former Highland High School standout, played on Saturday, November 11 in NCAA D3 game

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The Aurora Spartans won 60-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Hanover Panthers on Saturday, November 11.

On Saturday, November 11, Whitnall High School standout Gabrielle Wolff competed in NCAA D3 game

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

On Saturday, November 11, Aurora Central Catholic High School standout Lilianna Velazquez competed in NJCAA game

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The game took place in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

On Saturday, November 11, former Clear Lake High School standout Shayne LaRock’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Kane County Reporter | Nov 12, 2023

The Elgin Spartans lost 31-114 in their NJCAA game against the Wabash Valley Warriors on Saturday, November 11.