December, 2024 Stories | Kane County Reporter

Q2 Recap: 12 parolees from Kane County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

There were 12 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Kane County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

Did Batavia Unit School District 101 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 45.4% of the students in Batavia Unit School District 101 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many students are enrolled at Aurora East Unit School District 131 in 2022-23 school year?

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

Enrollment at Aurora East Unit School District 131 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Kane County taxpayers give $2.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in September

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

In September, Kane County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Kane County residents pay $308,094 in County Sales Tax in September

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

In September, Kane County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

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

Government events this week in Kane County: Dec. 1-7

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

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

City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet December 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 2, 2024

City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 3

South Elgin unveils new public safety center with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

Rep. Ugaste recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the Village of South Elgin's new Public Safety Center.

Illinois hunters report successful start to firearm deer season

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

Illinois hunters have reported a significant harvest during the initial weekend of the firearm deer season, with over 54,000 deer taken.

National Special Education Day highlights dedication to inclusive education

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

On National Special Education Day, the contributions of teachers, students, and families dedicated to special education are acknowledged.

Illinois House Republicans share winter home preparation tips

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

Living in Illinois requires homeowners to be ready for seasonal weather changes.

Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 5?

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 2, 2024

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 5.

45.5% of Geneva Community Unit School District 304 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Kane County Reporter | Dec 1, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 45.5% of the students in Geneva Community Unit School District 304 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.