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Just over $21.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Kane County

In 2024, Kane County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

By Kane County Reporter | May 21, 2025

North Aurora police arrest suspect after gunshot incident; no injuries reported

On May 21, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the North Aurora Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at a business located in the 100 block of Grant Street.

By Kane County Reporter | May 21, 2025

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Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | May 21, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Algonquin receives $1.2M ITEP grant for Sandbloom Road bike path

By Kane County Reporter | May 21, 2025

State Senator Don DeWitte announced that the City of Algonquin has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) totaling $1,207,520.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

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

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St. Charles receives top award for financial reporting for 39th year

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

The City of St. Charles has once again been recognized for its financial reporting practices by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

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Mayor appoints interim city clerk after elected candidate declines

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

Susan Hanson, who won the City Clerk position in the April 1, 2025 election, has decided not to assume office due to relocating outside of St. Charles.

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Debate over House Democrats' priorities amid new bill proposal

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

House Democrats are under scrutiny for their legislative priorities, with critics arguing that they are not focusing on meaningful reforms.

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Central Community Unit School District 301 shares updates on sports and senior activities

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 highlights recent sports events and senior activities in tweets dated May 19-20.

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Montgomery hosts historic downtown walking tour on June 7

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

The Village of Montgomery is set to offer a historic walking tour of its downtown area on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

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Batavia announces road closures for infrastructure improvements

By Kane County Reporter | May 20, 2025

The City of Batavia has announced road closures for McKee Street and Van Nortwick Avenue due to an infrastructure improvement project linked to the Pulte Ashton Ridge Development.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

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

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Government events this week in Kane County: May 18-24

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

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

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Movie in the park returns with Monsters Inc. screening

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

Join the community for an evening of entertainment at this year's Movie in the Park, featuring Disney/Pixar’s "Monsters Inc." The event is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at Chesterfield Park located at 606 Graham Road.

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Montgomery reveals winners of Arbor Day poster contest

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

The Village of Montgomery Beautification Committee announced the winners of its 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest during a Village Board Meeting on May 12, 2025.

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DeWitte named Legislator of the Year by IMEA

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

Senator Don DeWitte was honored as "Legislator of the Year" by the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) at their annual dinner.

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Fire damages apartment deck in St. Charles; no injuries reported

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to a building fire at 1360 Brook St. on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Route 31 underpass closed for two days for train bridge repairs

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

The Route 31 underpass will be temporarily closed for maintenance work by Union Pacific.

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Senator DeWitte announces summer traveling office hours across six locations

By Kane County Reporter | May 19, 2025

State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is set to bring his legislative office's resources closer to the residents of the 33rd District through a series of traveling office hours this summer.