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Elgin Area League of Women Voters to host four candidate forums in February
Jan 23, 2020 8:35 PM - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will hold four candidate forums in February for the March 17 Primary Election, two in Elgin and two in Carpentersville (Dundee Township). -
Kane County, Algonquin residents could pay less in Longmeadow Parkway tolls
Jan 22, 2020 11:36 AM - When the Longmeadow Parkway toll bridge over the Fox River opens in 2022, it will cost 95 cents for most vehicles that use it. But if you live in Kane County, or Algonquin, there may be a discount available. -
Lauzen ends campaign for third term as Kane County Board chairman
Jan 15, 2020 5:24 PM - Republican Chris Lauzen withdrew his candidacy for Kane County Board chairman Wednesday, ending his campaign for a third term. -
Lauzen vows full, friendly primary campaign against Treasurer Rickert
Dec 4, 2019 7:35 PM - Kane County Treasurer David Rickert filed paperwork to challenge incumbent, and fellow Republican, Chris Lauzen, this week. Rumors have circulated that Lauzen cut a deal to bow out of the race once Rickert was official in. Lauzen said Wednesday there is no deal. -
First day of Kane County filings ensures chairman, state's attorney will be contestedDec 3, 2019 9:16 AM - The first day of candidate filings for Kane County seats up for election in 2020 ensured the seats for Kane County Board Chairman and State's Attorney's seat will be contested by Democrats for the first time since 2012 and 2008, respectively. Two hopefuls each have filed for the Democratic nomination for both seats.
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Kane County Board bans recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas
Nov 12, 2019 5:37 PM - Kane County wants to reap the potential tax revenue benefits of legal, recreational marijuana use, but officials don't want to bear any potential increased law enforcement costs. With that in mind, the county board voted Tuesday to ban recreational marijuana businesses in unincorporated areas. -
Kane County may implement lower pot sales tax to attract more businessesSep 25, 2019 8:05 PM - In a bid to make Kane County more attractive to recreational marijuana businesses than its rivals, the county board's finance committee voted Wednesday to tax municipal cannabis sales at less than the maximum allowed.
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Kane County earmarks funds for commercials, doesn't commit to controversial Florida companySep 11, 2019 4:27 PM - Kane County officials will still work toward producing promotional videos about the county, but they didn't commit to working with the controversial Florida-based company that initially pitched the idea.
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Settler's Hill cross-country course hits more obstaclesAug 21, 2019 4:55 PM - Bad weather, flawed design and a scarcity of materials are poised to push the project to build a cross-country course on the former Settler's Hill landfill beyond its $4 million budget.
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Sheriff adding use of Tasers, more correctional officers at Kane County jailAug 15, 2019 6:42 PM - The Kane County Jail will be fully staffed for the first time in years within the next couple months, helping end hundreds of hours of overtime work for corrections officers. Authorities say the added staffing, along with a recent policy change that allows corrections officers to use Tasers on non-compliant inmates, will also help make the jail safer.
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