Kevin Schmit
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Algonquin property tax rate won't riseNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - For a fifth straight year, the Village of Algonquin won't be raising its share of property taxes levied on residents. While the final levy for 2020 is scheduled to be an...
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St. Charles Library joins others in closing due to rising number of COVID-19 casesNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - Citing the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the St. Charles Public Library announced it will be closing to the public starting Wednesday. The library, located temporaril...
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St. Charles schools going all remote starting next weekNov 16, 2020 12:00 am - Because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases in Kane County, St. Charles Unit District 303 announced Monday night that all its students will learn remotely starting next...
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St. Charles North graduate grateful for lifesaving CPR skillsNov 14, 2020 12:00 am - Mary Kate Phillips knew a life depended on her, but she never panicked. Instead, her training kicked in as 8-year-old Brooke Baumann — unable to breathe — lay outside on...
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Geneva company shocks employees with bonus: $2,500 for every year of serviceNov 13, 2020 12:00 am - Joe Slawek talks often about the difference between gratitude and being indebted. He demonstrated that difference in a shocking way on Thursday. The CEO and founder of f...
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Algonquin murder suspect to remain in Colorado for nowNov 12, 2020 12:00 am - The woman suspected in the murder of an Algonquin couple will remain in Colorado for now to allow her attorneys more time to consult with their client. Arin M. Fox, 40, ...
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St. Charles creates utility bill program to help residentsNov 11, 2020 12:00 am - St. Charles residents who are behind in their utility payments due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic now have a new option for paying their bills. T...
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Algonquin murder suspect awaits extradition from ColoradoNov 10, 2020 12:00 am - As Arin M. Fox awaits a court appearance in Colorado, McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally said Tuesday it might take time to extradite her to Illinois to f...
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St. Charles picks outdoor heaters for bars, restaurantsNov 06, 2020 12:00 pm - In a continuing effort to help restaurants and bars provide outdoor service as winter approaches, the St. Charles City Council approved the use of certain types of heati...
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Dundee park pistrict facility reopens after staff member tests positive for COVID-19Nov 05, 2020 12:00 am - The Dundee Township Park District's Rakow Center in Carpentersville reopened on Thursday, a day after it was forced to close for cleaning because a staff member tested p...