Kane County Reporter

The city of Elgin has initiated the planning process for its Active Mobility Plan, which is a long-term effort focused on enhancing sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and accessible pathways within the community.

Kane County: Medicare dependency reached 3.4% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.4% of income in Kane County, providing an average of $2,197 per capita to residents.

Kane County collects $809,959 in County Motor Fuel Tax in March

In March, Kane County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Entertainment events this week in Kane County: May 4-10

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Kane County this week.

In 2023-24 school year, 75.6% of Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School students failed math portion of IAR

By Kane County Reporter | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.6% of Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met April 7

City of Geneva Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 7

City of Batavia Police Pension Board met May 1

City of Batavia Police Pension Board met Thursday, May 1

City of Batavia City Council met April 7

City of Batavia City Council met Monday, April 7

City of Aurora Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee met April 8

City of Aurora Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee met Tuesday, April 8

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met April 7

City of Aurora Infrastructure and Technology Committee met Monday, April 7

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7?

By Kane County Reporter | May 4, 2025

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7.

Kane County weekly recap of home sales during week ending April 26

There were 124 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending April 26, according to BlockShopper.com.

Did School District U-46 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.4% of School District U-46 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Just under $1.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Kane County

In March, Kane County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Kane County Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Kane County Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6?

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 6.

In 2023-24 school year, 82.5% of Aurora East Unit School District 131 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 82.5% of Aurora East Unit School District 131 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Kane County taxpayers give approximately $2 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in March

In March, Kane County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did Aurora East Unit School District 131 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.4% of the students in Aurora East Unit School District 131 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois House Republicans oppose tax hikes in fiscal year 2026 budget