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News from May 2024

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Illinois seeks public help to return unclaimed Purple Heart medals

By Kane County Reporter | May 24, 2024

The State of Illinois is currently holding 12 Purple Heart medals through its unclaimed property program. The Treasurer’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in returning these medals to their rightful owners.

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Kane County Public Service Committee met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

Kane County Public Service Committee met Thursday, May 23

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Kane County County Development Committee met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

Kane County County Development Committee met Tuesday, May 21

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Kane County Agriculture Committee met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

Kane County Agriculture Committee met Thursday, May 23

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City of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, May 21

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City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 20

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City of Geneva City Council met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Geneva City Council met Monday, May 20

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City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 20

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City of Batavia City Council met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, May 20

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City of Aurora Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Aurora Rules, Administration and Procedure Committee met Tuesday, May 21

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City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2024

City of Aurora Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 21

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Judge issues temporary block on Illinois' new mid-cycle election law

By Kane County Reporter | May 23, 2024

A judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law passed earlier this month. The law, which was passed hastily, favored Democrats in the upcoming November elections.

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AAA forecasts significant travel for Memorial Day weekend in Illinois

By Kane County Reporter | May 23, 2024

AAA predicts nearly 2.1 million Illinois residents will be traveling at least 50 miles this Memorial Day weekend. If you’ll be out on the roadways or heading to the airports for the holiday, remember to be patient and give yourself plenty of time to safely arrive at your destination.

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Illinois budget talks stall as Republicans are excluded from negotiations

By Kane County Reporter | May 23, 2024

Budget talks in the Illinois General Assembly have stalled once again, with Democrats likely to miss their self-imposed budget deadline. The process has excluded Republicans, leading to frustration and calls for bipartisan cooperation.

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City of Geneva Strategic Plan Advisory Committee met May 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 22, 2024

City of Geneva Strategic Plan Advisory Committee met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Kane County in week ending May 18

By Kane County Reporter | May 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate Republicans contest CTU's demand for additional $1 billion funding

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2024

On May 15, hundreds of members from the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) took a taxpayer-funded day off to travel to the Capitol and demand an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). This move has been criticized by Senate Republicans who argue that it is hypocritical for union members to take a day off from teaching, thereby forcing the district to spend taxpayer dollars on substitute teachers while also paying salaries of the CTU members who traveled to Springfield.

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Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte host successful mobile DMV event in Elburn

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2024

The offices of Representative Ugaste and Senator DeWitte successfully hosted a Mobile Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) event last Friday in Elburn. The event saw a robust turnout of residents seeking assistance with REAL IDs and other driver services.

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Prairie State taxes: Montgomery residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for February

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2024

Montgomery residents paid $792,222 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.