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Central Community Unit School District 301 students suspended 325 times just in 2023-24 school year

By N. J. Graves | Jul 12, 2025

There were 325 incidents of students being suspended just in Central Community Unit School District 301 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Elgin residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By C. H. Nugent | Jul 12, 2025

Elgin residents paid approximately $4.2 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per municipality in May.

145 lawyers with active licenses in cities within Kane County as of June

By L. G. Langley | Jul 12, 2025

Cities within Kane County recorded 145 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June.

Illinois approves record-high budget amid revenue surge

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

Democrat lawmakers in Illinois have approved a record-high budget despite the state collecting $54 billion in tax revenue last year.

East Main Street lane closure for repairs begins July 14

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

Public Services is set to commence curb and sidewalk repairs on East Main Street starting Monday, July 14.

Cities located in Kane County saw FDA inspections of 3 companies in Q2

By L. G. Langley | Jul 12, 2025

There were three companies in cities associated with Kane County that received three FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Free concert event featuring Disco Circus scheduled in Montgomery

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

The Village of Montgomery is set to host the first Concert in the Park of 2025 at Montgomery Park on Thursday, July 17.

Kane County announces road improvements in Village of Gilberts

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

The Kane County Division of Transportation is undertaking significant road improvement projects in the Village of Gilberts.

Elgin extends active mobility plan survey deadline to August 1

By Kane County Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

The city of Elgin has extended the deadline for its Active Mobility Plan survey to Friday, August 1.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: St. Charles residents paid 21st-largest sum per muncipality in May

By C. H. Nugent | Jul 11, 2025

St. Charles residents paid approximately $2.9 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per municipality in May.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Kane County in week ending July 5

By L. G. Langley | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kane County in week ending July 5

By L. G. Langley | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.