August, 2025 Stories | Kane County Reporter

Senator Don DeWitte plans Senior Expo for area residents on September 4

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) will host a Senior Expo in Carpentersville on Thursday, September 4.

Central Community Unit School District 301 shares sports updates and job openings

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 posted updates about athletic events and available jobs on August 27-28, highlighting competitions involving boys soccer, girls golf, boys golf, girls volleyball, and eighth-grade teams while encouraging...

St. Charles maintains Tree City USA status through ongoing community efforts

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

St. Charles has maintained its status as a Tree City USA since 1998, following concerns about the local tree canopy raised by former City Alderman Peter Grathoff.

September: 10 inmates sentenced in Kane County to be released from prison

By N. A. Naylor | Aug 27, 2025

There are 10 inmates sentenced in Kane County set to be released from prison in September.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By L. G. Langley | Aug 27, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Government-backed nonprofit Association for Individual Development profiled

By K. F. Palmer | Aug 27, 2025

Association for Individual Development, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $250,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Week ending Sept. 6: 2 inmates sentenced in Kane County to be released

By J. E. Polk | Aug 27, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Kane County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kane County in week ending Aug. 23

By L. G. Langley | Aug 27, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By K. F. Palmer | Aug 27, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

Campton Hills to hold public hearing on possible annexation and housing development

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 27, 2025

A public hearing is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Lord of Life Church, located at Route 38 and LaFox Road.

Aurora Emergency Management Agency seeks damage reports after mid-August storms

By C. H. Nugent | Aug 26, 2025

The City of Aurora's Emergency Management Agency is asking residents and businesses to report any damage from the severe storms that occurred between August 16 and August 18.

Illinois lawmakers address energy costs; new programs target seniors' needs

By Kane County Reporter | Aug 26, 2025

Many Illinois residents have experienced a significant rise in their electric bills this summer, with costs reportedly doubling for some.

Inside Ecker Center For Behavioral Health Inc—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By K. F. Palmer | Aug 26, 2025

Ecker Center For Behavioral Health Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,300,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).