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Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

Kane County City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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Government events this week in Kane County: Jan. 19-25

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

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 20, 2025

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Prairie State sales taxes: St. Charles residents paid 20th-largest sum in October 2024

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 19, 2025

St. Charles residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in October 2024.

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Closing arguments set for next week in Madigan corruption trial

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

The defense has concluded its case in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

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Tax filing in Illinois begins on January 27

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

Illinois taxpayers will be able to start filing their tax returns on Monday, January 27.

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Illinois residents cautioned about rising used car scams

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 17, 2025

There has been a recent increase in used car scams targeting residents of Illinois.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Illinois grapples with significant budget deficit as new assembly convenes

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

As the new General Assembly takes its seats, Illinois faces a significant budget deficit.

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Beacon portal launches to aid Illinois families with youth mental health

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 16, 2025

The Behavioral Health Care and Ongoing Navigation (BEACON) care portal is now accessible for families in Illinois who are looking for mental health care services for youth.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Rep. Ugaste invites constituents to coffee meeting in Campton Hills

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

Join Representative Ugaste for a Constituent Coffee event on Thursday, January 16, at Luau Coffee in Campton Hills.

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Dr. Martin Luther King's enduring impact on Illinois' fight for equality

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 15, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King's leadership played a pivotal role in making Illinois a key battleground in the fight for equality.

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Elgin residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2024

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

Elgin residents paid $3.9 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in October 2024.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Illinois state representative Charlie Meier diagnosed with prostate cancer

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

Late last year, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier received a diagnosis of prostate cancer following a routine blood test.

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FOIA Request Sent to Kane County Clerk Regarding Candidates for 2025 Consolidated Elections on January 14, 2025

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Kane County Clerk Regarding Candidates for 2025 Consolidated Elections on January 14, 2025.

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Bipartisan bill seeks changes in senior driver testing requirements

By Kane County Reporter | Jan 14, 2025

State Senator Don DeWitte, representing St. Charles, has joined forces with Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to propose new legislation aimed at eliminating the automatic driving test requirement...