Kane County Reporter

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.4% of Batavia Unit School District 101 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Aurora Township Republicans chairman: 'Businesses are expanding and hiring more workers'

Devin Corbett, Chairman of the Aurora Township Republicans, said that with 177,000 jobs added in April alone, President Trump's pro-growth economic policies are boosting economic confidence across the country.

Geneva ranks 90th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during March

Geneva residents paid $949,186 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Q4 2024 Recap: 12 parolees from Kane County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were 12 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Kane County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Kane County: May 11-17

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

Illinois moves closer to ending discriminatory driving tests for seniors

Legislation aimed at ending discriminatory driving laws in Illinois has advanced, moving closer to becoming law.

Wood Street Bridge closes for inspection over BNSF Railroad

The Wood Street Bridge, which spans the BNSF Railroad, will be closed for a routine inspection starting tomorrow.

Third Street pavement patching begins with closures starting May 13

Geneva Construction is set to begin work on the 2025 Street Program, which involves resurfacing 19 residential roadways in the community.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Elgin residents paid 13th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

Elgin residents paid just over $3.3 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per municipality in March.

Entertainment events this week in Kane County: May 11-17

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Kane County this week.

Geneva Community Unit School District 304: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.4% of Geneva Community Unit School District 304 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kane County in week ending May 3?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q4 2024 Recap: 10 parolees from Kane County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were 10 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Kane County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

In 2023-24 school year, 56.2% of Central Community Unit School District 301 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.2% of Central Community Unit School District 301 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kane County Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Kane County Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Weekly recap of Kane County home sales during week ending May 3

There were 111 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending May 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?