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Kane County Reporter

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News from August 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 10

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Elgin residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

Elgin residents paid $3.6 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Illinois passes law allowing counties to lease high-speed fiber-optic networks

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

Pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) that enables counties to lease out their high-speed fiber optic cables has been signed into law.

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Lawmakers participate in diaper drive benefiting Kane and Kendall counties

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles), State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), and their offices are participating in a Diaper Drive to benefit not-for-profit groups in southern Kane and Kendall counties. This Diaper Drive has been organized by the Fox Valley United Way.

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Kane County students and their ELA performance in 2022-23

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

Of the 37,771 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 67.7% failed the ELA portion of the test.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

Kane County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Brown: ‘My family personally lost 2 members in the last two months to fentanyl’

By Kane County Times reports | Aug 13, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Heather Brown is making a strong case for revising the state’s drug trafficking laws following the recent loss of two family members to fentanyl.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Kane County: Aug. 11-17

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kane County this week.

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Illinois state parks named among top hidden gems in US

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

Three Illinois state parks have been recognized in HomeToGo’s top 50 destinations and hidden gems list.

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Governor signs 270 bills impacting various sectors in Illinois

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

The Governor signed 270 bills into law on Friday. Here’s a look at how these new laws will affect you.

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Proposed law could halve prison sentences for severe crimes

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

A proposed bill in Illinois could significantly reduce prison sentences, potentially allowing individuals convicted of severe crimes to be released after serving only half their terms. House Bill 5219, sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez and co-sponsored by Kevin John Olickal and Lilian Jimenez, would apply retroactively, affecting those already incarcerated. Currently, certain crimes require inmates to serve between 50% and 85% of their sentences.

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DeWitte highlights legislative concerns amid rising crime rates

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

When constituents attended a recent DMV event hosted by Senator Don DeWitte, they received an unexpected benefit. Representatives from the Illinois Tollway were present to assist attendees in upgrading their plastic IPASS transponders to new sticker technology. Nearly all individuals who registered for DMV services also took advantage of this opportunity.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Kane County in week ending Aug. 3

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Kane County Reporter area weekly mass times

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

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

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Home sales in Kane County in week ending Aug. 3

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

There were 22 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met August 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 10, 2024

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Monday, August 5.

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First yield forecast for corn and soybeans in Illinois set for Monday

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

This Monday brings the first yield forecast for corn and soybeans around Illinois.

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Job cuts rise as wage growth stalls in Illinois

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

Job cuts are increasing in Illinois while wage growth is diminishing, according to recent reports. The economic landscape in the state has been marked by a growing number of layoffs and stagnant wages, raising concerns among residents and policymakers.