Kane County
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Service, workforce cuts possible after voters spurn Kane’s $51 million sales tax requestApr 04, 2025 8:56 am - Kane County Board members are reacting to voters overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed county sales tax increase, with some saying that spending cuts may be necessary.
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‘Spelling Bee’ musical stirs middle school memoriesApr 04, 2025 4:00 am - Sometimes a theatrical production can stir specific memories, and that was the case last week when enjoying “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Copley Theatre in Aurora.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2025Apr 03, 2025 10:09 am - The winners of February’s Daily Herald amateur photo contest have a good eye for winter landscapes ... and people having fun. Kelley Dorner of Grayslake took first place with her photo of an ice formation that resembled a salt shaker.
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Ballot measures across Kane, DuPage counties have mixed successApr 02, 2025 5:24 pm - Kane County voters rejected a request to institute a 0.75% increase to the county sales tax, according to unofficial results. But voters weren’t opposed to all of the referendums on the ballot.
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Kane State’s Attorney Mosser honored for advancing justice, inspiring womenApr 02, 2025 12:50 pm - Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser accepted the Quad County Urban League’s Women of Power Award for leadership in criminal justice and forging new roles and inspiration for women, girls and future generations, according to a press release.
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No need to justify sales tax increaseMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - After reading a few letters supporting the sales tax increase in Kane County, I have to comment that it’s a ridiculous notion. Every government agency that receives taxes...
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Vote to protect public safetyMar 28, 2025 4:00 am - There’s still time for voters to support the sheriff, state’s attorney, coroner, public defender, court services, juvenile justice center, county jail and many other depa...
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Kane County announces Election Day complaint hotlineMar 25, 2025 7:06 am - Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser will have a hotline April 1 to handle complaints about the consolidated election.
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CASA Kane County to host annual Hands Around the Courthouse on April 10Mar 24, 2025 11:03 am - CASA Kane County will host its annual Hands Around the Courthouse next month during National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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County needs funds from referendumMar 24, 2025 4:00 am - We urge you to support the Kane County referendum to approve a 0.75% sales tax for public safety. This tax does not apply to daily necessities like food or prescription m...