Kane County News
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workNet DuPage's commitment to the unemployed during COVID-19 remains strongOct 29, 2020 2:59 PM - Over a million dollars in federal grants currently available; county residents are invited to take advantage of free job training opportunities, including remote classes. workNet DuPage is currently accepting applicants.
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Metro West Council of Government members begin to receive CARES Act fundingOct 28, 2020 9:49 PM - Since May, 18 municipalities in Kane County that are represented by Metro West Council of Government have been working in tandem with the Kane County Cares Act Allocation Committee on a funding program to receive a share of $92 million the county received from the federal CARES Act.
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Coats 'n Votes: Practice compassion while exercising citizenship
Oct 28, 2020 7:47 PM - Citizens from the six precincts who vote at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren in Elgin on Tuesday, Nov. 3, will be able to do an act of community service when they cast their vote. The church's Soup Kettle Outreach Team will place barrels outside the entrance to the church to collect warm clothing for the patrons of the church's Saturday night Soup Kettle. -
Elgin police chief testifies in support of expanded use of body cameras
Oct 28, 2020 7:37 PM - Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley testified before an Illinois Senate committee hearing this week in favor of all police departments using body cameras. Said said the cameras can protect officers and the public, but they are only part of establishing trust. -
State asks for Appellate Court to reverse decision by judge regarding indoor dining ban
Oct 28, 2020 7:28 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health are asking the Illinois Second District Appellate Court to reverse a decision by Kane County Judge Kevin Busch granting a temporary restraining order to prevent the enforcement of an indoor dining ban at FoxFire restaurant in Geneva.
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Join Roving Naturalists with MCCD in November
Oct 28, 2020 6:24 PM - Visit with one of the McHenry County Conservation District's "Roving Naturalists" at a new conservation area each week in November. -
U-46 plans to start hybrid for early grades Nov. 10
Oct 28, 2020 5:46 PM - Elgin Area School District U-46 now plans to start hybrid in-person instruction for students in prekindergarten through second grade on Nov. 10, if local health authorities support the move based on how COVID-19 cases are trending. -
Hoffman Estates homicide victim died from gunshot wound to the face
Oct 28, 2020 3:44 PM - A male whom Hoffman Estates police found dead with a gunshot wound to his face Tuesday morning was the victim of a homicide, the Cook County medical examiner's office determined Wednesday. -
Geneva offers repayment plan for overdue utility billsOct 28, 2020 2:46 PM - Geneva residential and commercial customers who have unpaid city utility bills will have an opportunity to bring their account balances current as part of a new repayment plan.
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Popeyes franchise coming to Algonquin Road in Schaumburg
Oct 28, 2020 2:34 PM - A former Wendy's at the northeast corner of Algonquin and Meacham roads in Schaumburg is expected to house a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise with a drive-through by sometime in the first few months of 2021.
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