Kane County Reporter

Kane County Reporter

Sunday, November 17, 2019

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From McHenry Times

Rep. Skillicorn, a voice for DCFS reform, to host discussion on foster care

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Residents of the 66th District are encouraged to take part in a panel discussion entitled “Inspiring Foster Care and Adoption,” taking place on Saturday morning in Elgin and being co-hosted by Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake).

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Rep. Skillicorn to host forum on adoption and foster care

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) will be hosting a panel discussion entitled “Inspiring Foster Care and Adoption” on the campus of Judson University in Elgin on Saturday.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

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CITY OF ELGIN: On Street Leaf Collection Suspended Due to Snow

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

The on street leaf collection program is suspended until further notice.

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CITY OF AURORA: Veterans Day Ceremony Moved Indoors, Parade Canceled

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Due to the impending inclement weather, the Aurora Veterans Day Parade scheduled for Monday, November 11 has been canceled, and the ceremony portion of the annual event has been moved indoors.

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CITY OF BATAVIA: 2019 Brush Collection Schedule

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

The final brush collection for the 2019 season will begin on Monday, December 2, at 7 a.m.

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CITY OF ST. CHARLES: Secure Your Mailbox Before The First Snowfall

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

Avoid damage to your mailbox.

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CITY OF GENEVA: City Seeking Applications For Fire & Police Commission

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

The City of Geneva is looking for a dedicated resident to fill a vacancy on the Fire & Police Commission.

From Rockford Sun

Rep. Keicher backs five GOP-led ethics reform bills amid state corruption scandals

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is determined to bring about ethics reform in state government following a spate of corruption charges against Democratic lawmakers.

From Lake County Gazette

McSweeney urges lawmakers to back his bill for tougher penalties on corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Outgoing veteran Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is poised to leave Springfield with a bang.

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Rep. Ugaste speaks out in support of more stringent ethics laws in state government

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 11, 2019

Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) believes nothing screams for change in Springfield more than the recent flood of Democratic state lawmakers being criminally charged in connection with a number of ongoing federal corruption probes.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Ugaste rejects bill to amend Supreme Court ruling on unions, based on 'undue' financial burden

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

In the mind of state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva), a senate bill that would make it more difficult for workers to arbitrarily walk away from public unions sets up as another financial burden for a cash-strapped state that's already reached its fiscal breaking point.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis lands Lake County GOP endorsement in run for U.S. Rep. Underwood's seat

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has scored the endorsement of the Lake County Republicans for his run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

From Will County Gazette

Candidate Gradel calls out opponent Underwood for 'pandering to the most radical' Democrats

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel is blasting U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood’s (D-Naperville) vote to pursue impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as a pure “power grab.”

From Rockford Sun

Syverson opposes two bills on senate floor

By Kyla Asbury | 9 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) spoke out against two bills on the Senate floor this week.

From McHenry Times

Three new bills approved on House floor

By Kyla Asbury | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) shared his thoughts on three bills on the House floor this week, opposing two of them and supporting one.

From McHenry Times

Rep. Skillicorn stands up for taxpayers in opposing Pritzker's airport funding plan

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is one of a growing number of state lawmakers blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s decision to increase funding for a $205 million airport project that exists only in theory at this point.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney introduces bill that would keep corrupt politicians behind bars longer

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is convinced there is only one way to clean up corruption in Springfield.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis speaks out against potential opponent Underwood's 'harmful' impeachment agenda

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is blasting Democratic leaders over what he sees as their unfair handling of their ongoing impeachment probe of President Donald Trump.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives earns Lake County GOP endorsement for 6th Congressional District run

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives has landed the endorsement of the Lake County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) in her run against U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives criticizes Rep. Casten’s attempts 'to nullify an election result he didn’t like'

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is blasting U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) for the way he has joined his Democratic colleagues in moving forward with impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.