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The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: St. Charles residents paid 21st-largest sum in February

St. Charles residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per municipality in February.

Rep. Ugaste discusses RISE Working Group's bills and Illinois economy

Reps. Dan Ugaste and Blaine Wilhour convened a press conference in Springfield today, where Rep. Ugaste offered his insights on the Reigniting Illinois’ Strong Economy (RISE) Working Group’s bills and the overall condition of the Illinois economy. He stated, "Our economy should be growing at a far better rate, and it can." The representative further highlighted that House Republicans have proposed solutions to aid the state and its citizens, yet these proposals are allegedly disregarded by Democrats due to political considerations.

What happened to the median home valuation price in Kane County in March 2024 compared to March 2023?

In March, the median sale price of a home in Kane County rose by $10,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 10.8%.

Illinois State Senator Don DeWitte: '$30 Million Grant Opportunity for Community Revitalization'

Senator Don DeWitte announced a "$30 Million Grant Opportunity for Community Revitalization." He clarified that the funding is designated for the "Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital and Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery Program."

Senator DeWitte organizes collection drive for local food pantries

State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is spearheading a collection drive to restock supplies of household cleaning products and toiletries at the St. Charles (Tri-City) Salvation Army and Food for Greater Elgin Food Pantries. The initiative, which runs through May 24, will accept donations at his legislative offices in West Dundee and St. Charles.

1 gas station in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 11

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senator DeWitte's initiatives: Nurses week celebration, mobile DMV event, FAFSA help

Senator Don DeWitte of the 33rd Senate District made special deliveries at Sherman Hospital during National Nurses Appreciation Week, showing gratitude to the healthcare professionals who tirelessly work long hours to maintain public health. "We were able to see the night shift nurses as they were leaving, and the day shift nurses as they were arriving," he said.

Q1 Recap: 15 parolees from Kane County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Kane County Reporter | May 12, 2024

There were 15 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Kane County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kane County in week ending May 11

By Kane County Reporter | May 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Kane County Reporter | May 12, 2024

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

Home sales in Kane County in week ending May 4

There were 108 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Q1 Recap: 8 parolees from Kane County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

There were eight offenders convicted of homicide living in Kane County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

Kane County County Education: 2,333 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.7% of students enrolled in Kane County County school districts identified as multiracial.

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