September, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois increases bobcat hunting permits for upcoming season

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 25, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced an increase in the number of bobcat hunting permits for the upcoming season. The department has decided to double the amount of permits available.

Prairie State sales taxes: St. Charles residents paid 19th-largest sum in June

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

St. Charles residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per municipality in June.

Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

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

Rep. Ugaste to host blood drive in Geneva on October 2

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will host a blood drive on Wednesday, October 2, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Persinger Rec Center, located at 3507 Kaneville Rd., Geneva. The event will take place in Rooms 201-202.

Illinois House Republicans criticize impact of progressive policies

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

The policies implemented under the “progressive” banner have driven families and businesses out of the state, left children struggling in failing schools, and fueled an alarming rise in crime. Read more from the Caucus Blog:

Election offices face threats with suspicious packages

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 24, 2024

Election offices across the United States are reportedly being targeted with suspicious packages, raising concerns about the safety of those involved in the electoral process.

Government events this week in Kane County: Sept. 22-28

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

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

City of Geneva Community Mental Health Board will meet September. 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Geneva Community Mental Health Board will meet at Tuesday, September. 24

Senator DeWitte attends ECC groundbreaking; highlights upcoming events

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Don DeWitte recently participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Elgin Community College’s (ECC) new 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center. "It was a distinct privilege to attend and speak at the official groundbreaking," DeWitte stated. The project, which took six years to materialize, received bipartisan support. "This collaboration is proof that when Republicans and Democrats work together, we achieve tremendous results," he added.

Rep. Ugaste attends POW/MIA recognition day ceremony in Geneva

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Rep. Ugaste attended a ceremony commemorating National POW/MIA Recognition Day last Friday at the Kane County Veterans Memorial in Geneva. The event aimed to honor service members who are still missing and unaccounted for from past conflicts and wars.

House Republicans in Illinois renew calls for property tax reform

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

Illinois House Republicans are renewing their calls for property tax reform, citing the impact of high property taxes on families and job creators. Representative Ugaste emphasized the need to make Illinois more affordable by reducing what he described as an unfair burden on residents.

Illinois marks one year since abolishing cash bail amid rising public safety concerns

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2024

One year after Illinois abolished cash bail, public safety concerns are mounting. The Pretrial Fairness Act, part of the SAFE-T Act signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker in January 2021, eliminated cash bail starting September 18, 2023. Critics argue this has compromised community safety and overburdened local courts.

State Senator Don DeWitte: 'IDOT has announced the next phase of public input for the Move Illinois Long-Range Transportation Plan'

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

State Senator Don DeWitte shared information about the state's long-range transportation plan, stating, "This program aims to advance the state’s mobility landscape by outlining goals, objectives, and strategies for the next 20 to 30 years," in a Sept. 19 Facebook post.