James Fuller
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Stimulus package may pay off big in Kane Co. projectJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - The always touchy subject of affordable housing may turn out to be the greatest gift the federal stimulus package can offer Kane County's economy. Mercy Housing Lakefron...
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Kane Co. Board keeps sheriff's officers - and budget deficit - in placeJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - The Kane County Board voted Tuesday to maintain the current number of sheriff's deputies, but the question of where the county will make cuts to avoid a deficit for the ...
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Charting St. Charles' economic futureJul 13, 2009 11:00 pm - St. Charles has been a city without economic direction for quite some time, but officials are now on the verge of trying to find a new guide to steer them through the re...
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Kane County unions standing firm as budget deficit still loomsJul 09, 2009 11:00 pm - Two of Kane County's largest unions are gearing up to make their stands against employee layoffs or pay cuts as the county board prepares to meet with its labor attorney...
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Kane County to use riverboat money to stave off health department layoffsJul 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Kane County will use gambling money to at least temporarily avoid layoffs that would cripple the county health department. County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay sugg...
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Developer needed for site near Charlestowne MallJul 07, 2009 11:00 pm - The first picture of clarity on what will eventually become of the 30 acres south of Foxfield Drive, adjacent to Charlestowne Mall and once targeted for a Super Wal-Mart...
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St. Charles OKs 9 buyouts in hopes of saving on payroll costsJul 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Add St. Charles to the list of municipalities and government agencies to reap the benefits of offering an employee buyout package to cut costs and reduce budget woes. St...
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So what happens if Kane County spends more money than it has?Jul 04, 2009 11:00 pm - It's not a good sign when Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay finds herself worrying about who state law says is ultimately responsible when a government body ...
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Kane Co. sheriff's union concerned about impact of staff cutsJul 03, 2009 11:00 pm - A rare public outcry of concern by Kane County Sheriff's deputies about their ability to protect the safety of residents is clashing with the suggestion that the sheriff...
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Kane Co. layoffs will create hole in service, budgetJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The largest layoff in the history of the Kane County Health Department is set to occur next week. When the job loss hits, the impact will also blow a new hole in the co...