Articles filed under Kane County Board
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Amid 'gossip,' Kane board members want more info on $46,000 departure of treasurer employee
May 23, 2023 2:23 PM - The vice chair of the Kane County Board wants an independent investigation into the events leading up to a $46,000 separation agreement between Treasurer Chris Lauzen and a longtime employee of his office. -
24/7 mining may be allowed in Kane CountyMay 19, 2023 5:30 AM - Kane County officials will consider a change in county code that may open the door to 24/7 mining operations for the first time. Right now, such operations can only occur from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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New Kane County lobbying deal worth nearly $500K
May 12, 2023 8:47 AM - Kane County Board members have inked a contract with a lobbying firm worth nearly $500,000 over the next four years. The agreement goes against the wishes of the county board chair. -
Kane County explores going big on lobbying
May 1, 2023 3:13 PM - Kane County officials are considering a large investment in lobbying efforts, hoping to continue some of the success they've seen in asking for, and receiving, money from the state to pay off the Longmeadow Parkway debt. But not all board members agree with the plan. -
Kane County election website failure fuels more integrity doubts
Apr 12, 2023 6:48 PM - Residents and county board members want a public question and answer session with Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham to explain why the election results website failed on election night and why many candidates had fewer votes once the unofficial results were posted. -
Plan may put more Kane County tax dollars in hands of trade unions
Apr 4, 2023 12:51 PM - Trade unions want Kane County officials to change the way they award construction contracts in ways that could force the county to use more union contractors and push more people into joining local trade unions. A GOP-led county board rejected a nearly identical plan 10 years ago. -
Formal GOP opposition to $2M Kane County grant arises
Mar 23, 2023 6:15 PM - An official arm of the Kane County GOP sent along a resolution formally opposing the acceptance of a $2 million grant by the Kane County Clerk's office. And they want the county board to officially oppose the grant as well. -
Kane County GOP sees $2M grant as Democratic election interference
Mar 21, 2023 6:48 PM - Kane County Republicans are rallying to block a $2 million grant they believe is a Trojan horse that will introduce Democratic influence into how local elections are run. -
'With fire in my belly' to avoid toll, chair to urge Longmeadow funding from other counties, state
Mar 17, 2023 5:59 PM - Kane County officials are starting their final push to eliminate the remaining need for a toll on the Longmeadow Parkway by asking neighboring counties and the state to help pay off the debt for it. -
'Embarrassed to have a D next to my name': Kane sheriff faults fellow Democrats over weapons ban
Feb 23, 2023 8:06 PM - Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain blasted local Democratic state lawmakers this week, blaming them for the legislative and legal failings of the state's new ban on certain firearms.
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