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Kane County Reporter

Friday, May 23, 2025

News from 2025

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Geneva's Route 31 to see lane closures for water service project

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

A section of Route 31 in Geneva will experience traffic restrictions on April 16 and 17 due to a residential water service replacement project.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19?

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, April 19.

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Kane County home prices rose in March 2025 compared to March 2024

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In March, the median sale price of a home in Kane County rose by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

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Did St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.1% of the students in St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Homeschool mother McNamara: ‘Any parent would be wise to learn how to teach’

By Kane County Reporter reports | Apr 15, 2025

Katie McNamara, a mother of four and homeschooling parent based in Elgin, is adding her voice to the growing chorus of parents opposed to House Bill 2827—the Homeschool Act—a controversial measure that would significantly increase state oversight of homeschooling.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: St. Charles residents paid 22nd-largest sum per muncipality in February

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

St. Charles residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Kane County City Council Meeting starting at 3 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Aurora hosts adoption event for first responders during appreciation week

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Aurora Animal Care and Control is marking National Animal Control Appreciation Week with a special adoption event.

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Montgomery marks Child Abuse Prevention Month with local agency support

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

At the recent Village Board Meeting on April 14th, the Village of Montgomery aligned with national efforts to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Aurora set to host El Dia De Los Niños with family-friendly activities

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board is set to host El Dia De Los Niños on Saturday, April 19.

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Geneva hosts bike rodeo for families focused on fun and safety

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Families are invited to participate in Geneva's upcoming Bike Rodeo, a free event aimed at fun, education, and safety.

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North Aurora Police Department invites applications for lateral hire program

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

The North Aurora Police Department is currently seeking applicants for its Lateral Hire Program.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18?

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 18.

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Aurora Township Republicans chairman: 'President Trump is helping create more equitable opportunities'

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Devin Corbett, chairman of the Aurora Township Republicans, said that President Trump is holding universities like Northwestern accountable by emphasizing student success based on merit and character.

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Aurora responsible for 5th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during February

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Aurora residents paid approximately $5.2 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per municipality in February.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Kane County?

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

There were 269 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Kane County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kane County Reporter.

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Aurora responsible for 6th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Aurora residents paid $6.6 million in sales taxes, the sixth highest total paid per municipality in January.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Kane County: April 13-19

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

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

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Illinois tax agency extends call center hours before deadline

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue has extended its call center hours to accommodate residents in need of assistance before the tax filing deadline tomorrow.