Kane County Reporter

Kane County Reporter

Sunday, October 13, 2019

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From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.

Business

CITY OF AURORA: Mayor Irvin Receives National Small Business Advocate Award

Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin has been named the national recipient of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 2019 Small Business Advocate Award.

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

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CITY OF ELGIN: Certification Workshop on September 10

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

Would you like to do business with the City of Elgin or the State of Illinois?

Business

Coffee & Conversation Town Hall

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

State Representative Allen Skillicorn will be hosting a Coffee & Conversation Town Hall on Monday, September 16 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Panera Bread, 101 S Western Ave, Carpentersville, IL.

Business

BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Verita presented by Gaetano's Batavia

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2019

On Thursday August 1st, at 4:00, Veritá (formerly Gaetano’s Batavia) will be celebrating 5 years in Batavia.

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BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mill Creek Early Childhood Program Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2019

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce and our entire community were thrilled to celebrate Mill Creek Early Childhood Program with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 27, 2019!

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Sen. Dewitte celebrates Minerallac's 125th anniversary at ribbon-cutting event

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 12, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) made sure he was recently among those on hand at Minerallac Traditional in Kane County to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the family-owned electrical supply business.

From Illinois Valley Times

State Rep. Keicher tours ADS plant in Mendota

By Erianne Leatherman | 3 months ago

Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-DeKalb) recently toured the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) facility in Mendota, learning more about why ADS selected Mendota for its plant operations.

Business

BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Margaret Perreault of Batavia The New President And Chief Executive Officer

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2019

Today, Margaret Perreault of Batavia was named the new president and chief executive officer of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce by its board of directors.

Business

BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center Ribbon Cutting/Grand Re-Opening Ceremony

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2019

The Batavia Chamber was so thrilled to help host a fabulous Ribbon Cutting/Grand Re-Opening ceremony for Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center!

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Oberweis opposes gambling expansion bill

By Kyla Asbury | 4 months ago

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on June 2 that supports a vertical capital bill and expands the state's gambling access.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney says he will not accept a pay raise as part of Pritzker's new state budget

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Republican state Rep. David McSweeney (Barrington Hills) leaves no doubt about where he stands on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new $40 billion state spending plan and all the other legislation that accompanies it.

From Lake County Gazette

State Rep. McSweeney says Pritzker's graduated tax plan will hurt middle class, kill Illinois jobs

By Kyla Asbury | 5 months ago

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is convinced that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax plan will kill jobs for Illinois.

Business

BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Seeking Its Next President & CEO

By Press release submission | May 27, 2019

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is seeking its next President & CEO!

Business

3 Kane County nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Three nursing homes in Kane County received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

From McHenry Times

Ugaste: State's poor standing is serious business

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months ago

Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) thinks lawmakers in Springfield need to get honest about how far the state’s star has fallen in the eyes of the nation's business community – and why.

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Rep. Ugaste speaks up for small business

By Glenn Minnis | May 13, 2019

Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste (Geneva) spent part of Small Business Week (May 5-11) trying to think of more ways he can even the scales to help those who carry the state's heaviest economic burden.

Business

BATAVIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Monthly Net-Working It!

By Press release submission | May 7, 2019

Please join us for a fun evening of connecting, socializing and supporting the Batavia Rotary Club!

Business

Batavia Rehab and Health Care Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Batavia Rehab and Health Care Center, a 63-bed intermediate care facility in Batavia, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.