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We believe that local government works best when voters have ready access to public data about the use of their tax dollars: how much money is being spent; where it is being spent; how it is being spent. The Kane County Reporter exists to provide this reporting to the people of Kane County. We continually review public data in Kane County and Illinois and turn this data into stories of importance to tax payers in Kane County.
Enrollment at School District U-46 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at School District U-46 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
In Central Community Unit School District 301, 61.8% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year. Read more…
In Central Community Unit School District 301, 61.8% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.
In St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, 73.2% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year. Read more…
In St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, 73.2% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.
In Batavia Unit School District 101, 4,069 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
In Batavia Unit School District 101, 4,069 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
These teams from the Kane County Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m. Read more…
These teams from the Kane County Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.
In Kaneland Community Unit School District 302, 77.9% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year. Read more…
In Kaneland Community Unit School District 302, 77.9% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.
In Geneva Community Unit School District 304, 4,245 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
In Geneva Community Unit School District 304, 4,245 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
New to the City of Elgin in 2023 is Hispanic Heritage Month: Canta con Orgullo (Sing with Pride) on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Festival Park (132 S. Grove Elgin, IL 60120). This event brings together community partners including the Gail Borden Public Library, The Elgin History Museum and the Friends of the Masons, all known for their fantastic Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. Read more…
New to the City of Elgin in 2023 is Hispanic Heritage Month: Canta con Orgullo (Sing with Pride) on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 at Festival Park (132 S. Grove Elgin, IL 60120). This event brings together community partners including the Gail Borden Public Library, The Elgin History Museum and the...
Changes came to Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles offices on Sept. 1. Senator Dave Syverson warned his constituents of these changes in an Aug. 29 Facebook post, as well as his feelings about these changes. Read more…
Changes came to Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles offices on Sept. 1. Senator Dave Syverson warned his constituents of these changes in an Aug. 29 Facebook post, as well as his feelings about these changes.
On Sept. 1, Rep. Jeff Keicher joined Senator Don DeWitte, Sen. Dave Syverson, and Rep. Dan Ugaste to host a roundtable in Burlington. This event brought the legislators and local first responders together to discuss what the end of cash bail just might mean in their communities. Read more…
On Sept. 1, Rep. Jeff Keicher joined Senator Don DeWitte, Sen. Dave Syverson, and Rep. Dan Ugaste to host a roundtable in Burlington. This event brought the legislators and local first responders together to discuss what the end of cash bail just might mean in their communities.
These teams from the Kane County Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m. Read more…
In an Aug. 25 Facebook post, Rep. Martin McLaughlin reacted to the guilty verdict in the Tim Mapes case. Mapes was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice on Aug. 24. Read more…
In an Aug. 25 Facebook post, Rep. Martin McLaughlin reacted to the guilty verdict in the Tim Mapes case. Mapes was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice on Aug. 24.
These teams from the Kane County Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6:30 p.m. Read more…
These teams from the Kane County Reporter coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6:30 p.m.
Enrollment at Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Central Community Unit School District 301 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Central Community Unit School District 301 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Geneva Community Unit School District 304 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Geneva Community Unit School District 304 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Batavia Unit School District 101 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Batavia Unit School District 101 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Aurora West Unit School District 129 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Aurora West Unit School District 129 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Enrollment at Aurora East Unit School District 131 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Read more…
Enrollment at Aurora East Unit School District 131 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Your input through this survey is important to the City - Thank you! Survey is open through September 1st, 2023 Read more…
Your input through this survey is important to the City - Thank you! Survey is open through September 1st, 2023
Fiestas Patrias returns to Aurora on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th! Become a sponsor today! View details by clicking here. More information is coming soon! Read more…
Fiestas Patrias returns to Aurora on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th! Become a sponsor today! View details by clicking here. More information is coming soon!
Illinois Sen. Dan McConchie, R-26th, announced a new Guinness World Record holder existed within his district. Read more…
Illinois Sen. Dan McConchie, R-26th, announced a new Guinness World Record holder existed within his district.
The Access to Affordable Insulin Act caps the cost of insulin to no more than $35 per month. In an Aug. 11 Facebook post, Rep. Martin McLaughlin discussed why he signed on to the bill. Read more…
The Access to Affordable Insulin Act caps the cost of insulin to no more than $35 per month. In an Aug. 11 Facebook post, Rep. Martin McLaughlin discussed why he signed on to the bill.
Jim Marter, a candidate for the 14th Congressional District, has strongly condemned Gov. J.B. Pritzker for passing a sweeping gun ban in the state. Marter expressed his concerns by invoking the constitution’s words. Read more…
Jim Marter, a candidate for the 14th Congressional District, has strongly condemned Gov. J.B. Pritzker for passing a sweeping gun ban in the state. Marter expressed his concerns by invoking the constitution’s words.
On Aug. 8, Sen. Dave Syverson presented the Boone County Fair board with a resolution honoring the fair's 60 year anniversary. On Aug. 9, he shared that information in a Facebook post. Read more…
On Aug. 8, Sen. Dave Syverson presented the Boone County Fair board with a resolution honoring the fair's 60 year anniversary. On Aug. 9, he shared that information in a Facebook post.
The Illinois State Fair is back on Aug. 10, and promises a ton of fun for attendees, with concerts, carnival rides, and animals galore. Rep. Jeff Keicher shared information on the start of the fair in an Aug. 8 Facebook post. on Aug 8th. Read more…
The Illinois State Fair is back on Aug. 10, and promises a ton of fun for attendees, with concerts, carnival rides, and animals galore. Rep. Jeff Keicher shared information on the start of the fair in an Aug. 8 Facebook post. on Aug 8th.
Last week, Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin took to social media to share his points of view on the governments efficiency regarding businesses. Read more…
Last week, Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin took to social media to share his points of view on the governments efficiency regarding businesses.
The Retailers Occupation Tax is changing, after passage of House Bill 1579, which Sen. Don DeWitte championed in the Senate. The Department of Revenue will have more say over whether or not delinquent taxpayers are allowed to register new businesses, starting Jan. 1, 2024. Read more…
The Retailers Occupation Tax is changing, after passage of House Bill 1579, which Sen. Don DeWitte championed in the Senate. The Department of Revenue will have more say over whether or not delinquent taxpayers are allowed to register new businesses, starting Jan. 1, 2024.
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