Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste expresses support for injured officer and fallen police canine

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

Our continued prayers go out to Alton Police Department Officer Allen Averbeck, his family, friends, and colleagues on the force as he continues his recovery after being shot by a suspect in an exchange of gunfire on Thursday morning.

DeWitte, Ugaste present grant checks to local businesses

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

State Senator Don DeWitte and Representative Dan Ugaste visited Bison Gear and Engineering Corp. in St. Charles and Continental Envelope in Geneva on August 23, 2024. During their visits, they met with staff at both locations, toured the facilities, and presented grant checks funded by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP).

Du Quoin State Fair announces theme days for 2024

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The Du Quoin State Fair begins tonight with the annual ribbon cutting and Twilight Parade. The fair has announced its theme days for 2024, starting with Family Night on Friday, August 23.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Kane County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Commemorating another year: Minnie Powell, American violinist marks birthday milestone (August 22)

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

Minnie "Maud" Powell was born on August 22, 1867, in Peru, Illinois.

1 gas station in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kane County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

Kane County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Big Boy Locomotive No. 4014 to tour Illinois and Midwest this fall

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

Union Pacific’s Big Boy Locomotive No. 4014 is set to travel across Illinois in the near future. The historic locomotive will be touring the Midwest this fall, providing an opportunity for enthusiasts and the general public to witness this iconic piece of railway history.

Chicago Metro reports highest unemployment rate in U.S., says BLS

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 22, 2024

The new Bureau of Labor Statistics report notes the Chicago Metropolitan Area’s 6.2% unemployment as the highest in the country.

11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘It’s heartbreaking to see protesters openly supporting violence’

By Kane County Reporter reports | Aug 22, 2024

11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans is condemning displays of antisemitism and violence by protesters near the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago.

From Will County Gazette

Illinois’ 14th Congressional District candidate Marter: ‘(Underwood) has over and over refused to condemn anti-Semitism in her own party and around the globe’

By Will County Gazette reports | 4 months ago

Illinois’ 14th Congressional District Jim Marter has voiced strong criticism of Democratic leaders and their handling of pro-Hamas protests during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago.

Kane County Jobs Committee met Aug. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Kane County Jobs Committee met Friday, Aug. 16

Kane County Finance and Budget Committee met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Kane County Finance and Budget Committee met Monday, Aug. 19

Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met Aug. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Kane County Energy and Environmental Committee met Friday, Aug. 16

Kane County County Development Committee met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

Kane County County Development Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20

City of Geneva Joint Committee of the Whole/Strategic Plan Advisory Committee met July 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Geneva Joint Committee of the Whole/Strategic Plan Advisory Committee met Monday, July 22

City of Geneva City Council met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Geneva City Council met Monday, Aug. 19

City of Batavia City Council met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, Aug. 19

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met July 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2024

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met Monday, July 22