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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."
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.
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.
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.
Man who lost Kane County election by 13 votes wants recount Dec 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Bob Getz, who barely lost a Kane County Board race earlier this month, filed paperwork seeking a discovery recount Friday, but it won't stop Douglas Scheflow from being sworn into office on Monday. "The election results are official and certified, so the recount will have no impact on the swearing in, or election of Mr. Scheflow," said Stan Bond, Kane County's chief deputy clerk.
Losing Kane board candidate planning a recount Nov 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Although he ended up getting five more votes from absentee ballots, Bob Getz, who was running for a Kane County Board seat in the 22nd District, still lost the election, according to Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham. But Getz sees no reason to stop the momentum now and once the results are posted online next Tuesday, he intends to ask the county for an exploratory recount. "You can't just say, I give up,'" Getz said. "When it's going in your favor, why quit?"
Kane Dist. 22 candidate may seek recount Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Bob Getz, the Democratic candidate for the Kane County Board's 22nd District seat, may contest the results of the election, which, according to unofficial results, he lost by 19 votes. "It could go either way, but I'm not going to root for him," Getz said of his opponent. "I'm rooting for me."
Fox Valley voters return incumbents, Republicans to officeNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Kane County voters in the Fox Valley kept incumbents on the county board and when there were open seats, voters went with the Republican candidate.
Hot races to watch in the Fox ValleyNov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
While the very top of the election ticket is undoubtedly getting the most attention, there are still plenty of local races to talk about. They range from a contentious and high-profile statehouse race to Kane and McHenry County Board contests where several incumbents are at risk of getting bounced out of office.
Top races in Kane CountyNov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
There are plenty of hot races in Kane County to keep an eye on Tuesday. We take a look at a few, along with state legislative races.
Kane County Board candidates talk benefits Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates for the Kane County Board in Districts 19, 20 and 23 are split on whether they will take insurance and pension benefits offered to board members. Kevin Smith, running for District 23, and Kurt Kojzarek in District 19 are the only two who plan to accept the county's health insurance. Incumbents Cristina Castro and Maggie Auger in districts 20 and 23, respectively, plan to continue paying into the pension system.
Kane County Dist. 21 candidates talk budget cuts, meeting attendance Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
HYPERLINK "http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120918/submitted/309189825/"Becky Gillam and HYPERLINK "http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120918/submitted/309189826/"Darren Parochelli, who are competing to represent District 21 on the Kane County Board, couldn’t be more different. Gillam, a Republican, has raised $2,700 for her campaign and is enjoying endorsements from West Dundee Village President Larry Keller and her brother-in-law Tim Haley, who now holds the seat she’s seeking. Conversely, Parochelli, a Democrat, is running a grass-roots campaign and has received $650 from a pair of Democratic groups, hasn’t sought endorsements and doesn’t have a website. “I’m old school,” Parochelli joked. “I go from door to to door. That’s my website.”
Kane candidates spar over raises, campaigning Oct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate for Kane County's 16th District seat, Mike Kenyon and Jennifer Barconi, spent much of a recent Daily Herald editorial board endorsement interview sparring over whether raises are necessary for county employees, whether the board should have laid off health department employees and the necessity of a new court computer system.
Kane board candidates clash over pension, benefits Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM
If re-elected to the Kane County Board, incumbent Mike Kenyon would continue to participate in the county health and pension plans, while challenger Jennifer Barconi says she would accept neither taxpayer-funded benefit. The are vying for the 16th District seat, which serves portions of South Elgin, Elgin and Bartlett.
North Aurora man, Aurora woman seek Kane Dist. 2 seatOct 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Republican Sal Abbate of North Aurora says he has the temperament and the job skills to be a good District 2 representative on the Kane County Board. Theresa Barreiro of Aurora has longtime personal and political history in the area, previous work for the county, and the contacts to serve the people well, she believes.
Kane Co. chairman candidates vague on Settler’s Hill redevelopmentOct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
It’s one of the largest economic development opportunities Kane County officials have been involved in for several years, but neither candidate for county board chairman has detailed any definitive vision for what they would like to see at the 700-acre Fabyan Parkway campus. Republican Chris Lauzen and Democrat Sue Klinkhamer met in another debate Thursday evening in Batavia.
Kane Dist. 17 candidates talk board transparency Oct 11, 2012 12:00 AM
The candidates seeking a seat on the Kane County Board in District 17 have different views on ways to encourage transparency on the county board. While challenger Jeffrey Meyer says the county should hold its meetings at night to encourage more public participation, incumbent Deborah Allan would rather reach a broader audience by televising the committee meetings.