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Kane County will give Jeffers control of health departmentFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The interim executive director of the Kane County Public Health Department is set to drop the "interim" from her title when the full county board meets next week. Barb Jeffers took over when the former director, Paul Kuehnert, resigned. Her handling of a fatal dog mauling in Big Rock went a long way in winning the job.
Lauzen tells 10 on Kane board, sign up if you want to talk with panel Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Despite saying last month that it was a one-time deal, Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen officially adopted a new policy that bans non-committee members from commenting or asking questions during his Executive Committee, a power move some believe is "ridiculous." "Quit your bellyaching," Lauzen says.
Kane County against cutting transit board benefitsJan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
A Kane County Board committee rejected support for legislation that would strip compensation, pension and insurance benefits for RTA and other transit board appointees. RTA board members serve part-time. But so do Kane County Board members who receive the same kinds of benefits. "Some people can come to us and say, You're not a full-time employee, either,' " one board member said.
Potential Kane Co. hire sparks calls of cronyism Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The potential hiring of a running mate has Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen facing the same accusations of cronyism he campaigned against. The county animal control dpeartment is in the final stages of creating a new billing manager position that may go to unsuccessful county board candidate Robert Sauceda. He and Lauzen ran with a pledge of "draining the swamp of cronyism."
Kane nears end of troubled CFO search Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Stopping just short of calling it sabotage, Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen said he's keeping his list of candidates for finance director closer to the vest following a restart of the process caused by "some people" persuading Lauzen's first choice to drop out of the running.
Break for country clubs means higher taxes for everyone elseJan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
A recent appellate court decision will mean a huge tax break for local country clubs unless state lawmakers act to change the law. Kane County Supervisor of Assessment Mark Armstrong received support to push to change the law. Kane County's country clubs are in line to shave up to 93 percent off their property taxes, which other taxpayers will take on. "The court effectively created a country club tax exemption," Armstrong said.
Chairman kills push for county board deputy Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Citing a desire to snuff out partisan bickering and divisiveness that recently popped up, Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen withdrew his plan to create a deputy chairman Thursday.
Health officials strongly urge people to get flu shot Jan 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Flu activity in Kane County's emergency rooms is even higher than expected for this time of year. County health officials are urging residents to get flu shots, and County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen is setting the example. A look at how bad the flu is in Kane County and Illinois right now. “The flu is a serious illness, but it also is a preventable illness,” Lauzen said.
Kane Chairman Lauzen sees 50% success rate in first initiatives Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen is having a hard time ushering through his first initiatives. Lauzen unsuccessfully tried to change the structure of the county board to add a deputy chairman. Some of the old guard painted Lauzen as trying to bring partisanship to a traditionally non-partisan board. "We really want to remain nonpartisan. We're splitting ourselves up, and I don't like it,” Barb Wojnicki said.
Mill Creek expansion gets final approval Jan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A project that will bring 268 new rental units to Mill Creek passed without opposition by the Kane County Board Tuesday. The plan was initially shouted down by existing Mill Creek residents several months ago. But some changes eased their concerns.
Kane County spikes developmentally disabled tax referendumJan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Kane County committee Thursday killed an April referendum that could've created a new tax to fund services for local developmentally disabled residents. In a close vote, opponents said an advisory committee on such needs must complete its work and a solution must include funding for mental health and substance abuse services.
Kane County may raise taxes to help developmentally disabled Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The average Kane County resident may see a $55 hike in their property tax bill if county board members agree to a referendum that would create a new tax to benefit the developmentally disabled. Local social organizations renewed a lobbying effort they began a couple of months ago to create the new tax Thursday, and the idea made it past its first committee hurdle. The county has less than three weeks to decide if it will float the new tax on April ballots.
Fox Valley's top stories from 2012Dec 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Money issues continued to dominate the headlines in 2012 and showed themselves in different forms. There was a teacher strike in Community Unit District 300, the threat of teacher strikes elsewhere, new taxes in Elgin, investment in Huntley in the form of a new hospital and interchange and Wal-Mart's looming withdrawal from East Dundee.
Kane County wants revote on electric aggregation Dec 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Unincorporated Kane County voters turned the lights out in March on a plan to give county officials the power to negotiate local electricity prices with companies other than ComEd. But county officials are hoping to recharge the idea with another referendum in April.
Kane County looks to save $2.7 million in debt paymentsDec 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Kane County is poised to save about $2.7 million in a bond refinancing deal. Instead of spending the savings, or dialing down the tax levy, county officials appear headed to bank the savings over time. The money would be used to address some potential long-term problems, like pension debt.
Losing Kane candidate concedes District 22 race Dec 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Bob Getz, who was hoping a discovery recount would have paved the way for a court challenge, has finally conceded the Kane County Board District 22 race to Douglas Scheflow, the Republican who beat him by 13 votes. His decision came Monday, days after the recount didn't go his way. "I've been advised it will cost me approximately $10,000 to proceed to the next step,"Getz wrote to Scheflow in his letter of concession.
Lauzen pushes changes to Kane County government structureDec 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen announced committee appointments as well as a new structure Tuesday. Lauzen introduced the concept of committee co-chairs (one Democrat, one Republican) for a handful of committees. He's also pushing the board to give him the power to name a "deputy chairperson."
Bevy of issues await new Kane County Board Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
The new Kane County Board won't just have to suffer through a learning curve and adjust to new leadership. There are also several big issues, some with big price tags, looming for the new board.
Could bad blood derail new Kane board?Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
New Kane County leaders will be sworn in Monday, and they'll have plenty of issues to deal with, not the least of which will be some of the relationships and rivalries among themselves.
Lauzen sets tone as Kane County Board chairman Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
New Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen was known for having a penchant for theatrics during his days as a state senator. On Monday Lauzen greeted the new county board with a sports montage video meant to inspire the new officials to greatness. Lauzen pledged to reverse the low morale and "atmosphere of fear" he believes currently exists in the county.