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Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in March 2021 -- Gains in Hospitality, Construction, Business Services

Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Jobs Up in March 2021 — Gains in Hospitality, Construction, Business Services

April 15, 2021
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced today (Thursday, April 15, 2021) that the unemployment rate decreased 0.3 percentage point to 7.1%, while nonfarm payrolls…

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Kane County Board Adopts Ordinances Allowing Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses in Unincorporated Areas

Kane County Board Adopts Ordinances Allowing Adult-Use Cannabis Businesses in Unincorporated Areas

April 15, 2021
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The Kane County Board on Tuesday (April 13, 2021) passed two ordinances paving the way for adult use cannabis business establishments in unincorporated areas of…

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Countdown To Earth Day: Why I Chose Solar Energy For My Kane County Home

Countdown To Earth Day: Why I Chose Solar Energy For My Kane County Home

April 14, 2021
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The Kane County Board Energy And Environmental Committee, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are teaming up for a…

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$23 Million 'Rebuild' Upgrade Allows Blackhawks To Purchase Rockford IceHogs

$23 Million ‘Rebuild’ Upgrade Allows Blackhawks To Purchase Rockford IceHogs

April 9, 2021
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Good news for Kane County hockey fans who enjoy an occasional trip to watch the IceHogs play in Rockford. State officials joined the Chicago Blackhawks,…

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IDOT: Multiple Road Projects Scheduled in Kane And DuPage Area

IDOT: Multiple Road Projects Scheduled in Kane And DuPage Area

April 8, 2021
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The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today (Thursday, April 8, 2021) that multiple improvement projects in Kane and DuPage counties are scheduled to get underway…

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Cougars Open New Season May 18 — Here Are Some Theme Nights, Giveaways

Cougars Open New Season May 18 — Here Are Some Theme Nights, Giveaways

April 7, 2021
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The Kane County Cougars have released a preliminary promotional schedule of theme nights, entertainment acts and giveaways for the 2021 season. Highlights include new theme…

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Countdown to Earth Day: Your House Is Contributing to Greenhouse Gases -- And Pandemic Is Making It Worse

Countdown to Earth Day: Your House Is Contributing to Greenhouse Gases — And Pandemic Is Making It Worse

April 7, 2021
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The Kane County Board Energy And Environmental Committee, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources and Kane County Connects are teaming up for a…

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Kane County's Unemployment Rate 7.0% — Better Than State, But Behind Nation

Kane County’s Unemployment Rate 7.0% — Better Than State, But Behind Nation

April 5, 2021
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It’s no surprise that jobs are still down year over year, but it might be a little surprising to find that the metro areas hardest…

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Additional Outdoor Dining Space Returns to Downtown St. Charles

Additional Outdoor Dining Space Returns to Downtown St. Charles

April 5, 2021
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A portion of 1st Street in downtown St. Charles is closed to vehicle traffic as of April 1 to accommodate additional outdoor public seating. Picnic…

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City of St. Charles Releases Results of 1st Street Plaza Expansion Survey

City of St. Charles Releases Results of 1st Street Plaza Expansion Survey

March 30, 2021
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The city of St. Charles recently conducted a survey to gauge opinions about expanding the 1st Street Plaza on the east into the grassy area…

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