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City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met Monday, Oct. 13

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City of Aurora Finance Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Aurora Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 16

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Elgin police introduce interactive kiosk to engage public in solving cold cases

By I. C. Cunningham | Oct 17, 2025

A new interactive kiosk has been installed in the lobby of the Elgin Police Department to help address unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in the city.

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Aurora mayor addresses ICE presence and urges peaceful protest

By J. V. Anderson | Oct 16, 2025

The City of Aurora experienced several reported sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on October 9, prompting concern among residents, particularly within the Hispanic community.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Kane County: Friday, Oct. 17 - Sunday, Oct. 19

By N. M. Lyles | Oct 16, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kane County this weekend.

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St. Charles Fire Department schedules water main flushing for October 22

By J. V. Anderson | Oct 16, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department plans to flush water mains at 3755 Illinois Avenue on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

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Montgomery residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By C. H. Nugent | Oct 16, 2025

Montgomery residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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St. Charles Fire Department to conduct hydrant flow testing on October 22

By N. A. Naylor | Oct 16, 2025

The St. Charles Fire Department will carry out hydrant flow testing at 3755 Illinois Ave. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

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St. Charles seeks proposals for final First Street Redevelopment Project parcel

By N. A. Naylor | Oct 16, 2025

The City of St. Charles has announced it is seeking proposals from developers for the last available lot in the downtown First Street Redevelopment Project.

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Local government meetings today in Kane County

By K. F. Palmer | Oct 16, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Central Community Unit School District 301 shares jobs and highlights staff in recent posts

By J. V. Anderson | Oct 16, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 announced job opportunities and highlighted English teacher Brooke Thornton in tweets posted on October 15-16, 2025.

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Prairie State Taxes: Batavia residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for August

By C. H. Nugent | Oct 16, 2025

Batavia residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Elgin seeks public input on proposed ban of single-use plastic checkout bags

By K. J. Neal | Oct 15, 2025

The city of Elgin is considering a new ordinance aimed at reducing single-use items, specifically plastic checkout bags, in the community.

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Central Community Unit School District 301 updates families on school schedule and events

By J. V. Anderson | Oct 15, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 used its Twitter account from October 13-15, 2025, to inform families about school closures, extracurricular events, and opportunities for engagement.

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Kane County hosts Local Government Meeting today

By K. F. Palmer | Oct 15, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 7 pm.

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Village of Hampshire schedules fall 2025 fire hydrant flushing program

By N. A. Naylor | Oct 15, 2025

The Village of Hampshire has announced that its Public Works department will begin a fire hydrant flushing program in the fall of 2025.

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Elgin residents paid 14th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By C. H. Nugent | Oct 15, 2025

Elgin residents paid approximately $4.4 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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GOP Chair McNaul says Batavia council silent as anti-ICE activist protests Laken Riley law: ‘A hollow slap in the face’

By Kane County Reporter reports | Oct 14, 2025

Rose McNaul, chairman of the Batavia Township Republican Central Committee, said she was “appalled” by the Oct. 6 Batavia City Council meeting, where she says divisive anti-ICE rhetoric went unchallenged.

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DHS arrests suspect after rock attack on federal officers in Aurora

By M. J. Mueller | Oct 14, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on X that it arrested an individual in Aurora, Illinois, following an attack on federal officers.

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Montgomery opens nominations for annual Halloween display contest

By V. M. Drummond | Oct 14, 2025

The Montgomery Beautification Committee has opened registration for its annual Halloween Display Contest, inviting residents to nominate homes and businesses with notable Halloween decorations.