Kane County Reporter

Kane County Reporter

Monday, March 30, 2020

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Keicher praises quick passage -- and positive yield -- of Data Center Incentive Bill

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) was especially happy to hear a recent radio report saying an unidentified company is planning to open a knowledge-based business on the southern edge of DeKalb following the passage of the Data Center Incentive Bill.

By James Ledbetter | Mar 22, 2020

From Prairie State Wire

In light of COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Business Alliance calls on Gov. Pritzker and General Assembly to take graduated income tax proposal off the ballot

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Chicago, IL (March 19, 2020) – The Illinois Business Alliance is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to remove the graduated income tax amendment from the 2020 General Election ballot.

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Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 1 month ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

From Prairie State Wire

Nothing 'fair' about Pritzker's tax plan for pass-through businesses, IBA president says

By Tom Lawrence | 2 months ago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it a "fair tax," but critics say it is far from fair and that it would be a mistake to support it when it appears as a referendum question on ballots in November.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney admonishes Illinois' poor business reputation on Small Business Saturday

By Glenn Minnis | 4 months ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) recently marked Small Business Saturday by demanding that state government take its handcuffs off local industry.

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CITY OF AURORA: Real Estate Broker, Sheena Baker, Has Opened A New Office In Downtown Aurora!

By Press release submission | Nov 25, 2019

Award-winning Real Estate Broker, Sheena Baker, has opened a new office in downtown Aurora!

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months 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

By Josie Lyn Dionaldo | Nov 5, 2019

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

From Lake County Gazette

Barrington Hills board says No to marijuana sales

By Glenn Minnis | 5 months 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 | 6 months 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 | 6 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 | 9 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.