Kane County Reporter

Kane County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Street program by Schroeder Asphalt begins in North Hampton, Stillwater, East & South Hampton

Schroeder Asphalt Services has been selected to carry out the 2025 MFT Streets Program.

Montgomery honors outstanding volunteers at annual recognition event

At the Village Board Meeting on June 23, the Village of Montgomery recognized seven individuals and one nonprofit group for their volunteer contributions.

Elgin offers free trees through planting program

Elgin residents are being encouraged to participate in the Tree Bank Planting Program, which aims to enhance the city's urban landscape.

Governor signs record-breaking budget amid opposition

On June 16, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the largest government spending plan in Illinois history, totaling over $55 billion.

Aurora addresses White Eagle subdivision water main issue

The City of Aurora is addressing a water main issue in the White Eagle subdivision.

Illinois Republicans urge veto of SB 328; criticize new state budget

Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, which they argue benefits trial lawyers at the expense of jobs and economic growth.

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across Kane County Reporter publication area in 2024

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located across Kane County Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Government events this week in Kane County: June 22-28

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

Rep. Ugaste and Sen. DeWitte to host shred event and food drive

State Representative Dan Ugaste and State Senator Don DeWitte are organizing a community event on Saturday, June 28.

Independence Day traffic campaign targets impaired and distracted driving

Extra patrols will be on the roads during the Independence Day period to monitor impaired drivers, distracted driving, and seat belt violations.

Batavia opens cooling center at city hall

The city has announced the opening of a Cooling Center located at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.

City Council committee to discuss EV charging station and other city projects

The City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on Tuesday.

Aurora opens applications for new public transition committees

The City of Aurora has announced the opening of applications for its newly established Public Transition Committees.

Aurora's mayor outlines new approach to city flag-raising policy

Over the past week, Mayor John Laesch of Aurora has been at the center of a controversy regarding the city's new flag-raising policy.

Entertainment events this week in Kane County: June 22-28

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

Kane County Education: 4,273 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

In Kane County schools, 4,273 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Kane County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 14

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators host document shredding event with food drive in St. Charles