Kane County Reporter

Kane County Reporter

Friday, November 15, 2019

Business News

From Prairie State Wire

GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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CITY OF BATAVIA: Batavia Small Business Forum at City Hall

Come participate in the Batavia Small Business Forum hosted by the City of Batavia to encourage Small Business growth and success.

By Josie Lyn Dionaldo | Nov 5, 2019

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From Lake County Gazette

Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

The Barrington Hills Village Board of Trustees has unanimously rejected a proposal that would allow recreational marijuana businesses to set up shop in town.

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CITY OF BATAVIA: Batavia Green Business Ole

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2019

The Batavia Environmental Commission and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to Award local businesses each year that are taking steps to become more sustainable!

From DuPage Policy Journal

Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 1 month ago

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months 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.

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

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2019

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

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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?

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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.

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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 | 4 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.

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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.

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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 | 5 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 | 5 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 | 6 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.

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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!

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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.