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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
Business, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Jobs, Local Economy, Public Service

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
Agriculture, Breaking News, Business, Communities, Consumers, Crime and Safety, Education, Events, Government, Kane County, Local Economy, Public Safety, Public Service, WK-Business

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
Clubs and Organizations, Communities, Community Reinvestment, Community Spotlight, Consumers, Development, Education, Energy, Environment, Events, Government, History, Homeowners, Kane County, Kane County Health Department, Local Economy, Public Service, Quality of Life, Science & Technology, Sustainability, WK-Communities

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
Business, Communities, Consumers, Government, Local Economy, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, Sports, State of Illinois

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
Communities, Consumers, Development, Education, Events, Government, Local Economy, Public Safety, Public Service, State of Illinois, Taxpayers, Transportation

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
Arts & Entertainment, Communities, Consumers, Education, Events, Government, Health, Kane County, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Local Economy, Parks and Recreation, Popular Culture, Quality of Life, Sports

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
Communities, Consumers, Education, Energy, Environment, Events, Government, Homeowners, Local Economy, Property Values, Public Safety, Public Service, Quality of Life, Sustainability, Utility Rates, WK-Communities

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
Business, Communities, Consumers, Employment, Government, Jobs, Local Economy, Nonprofits, Public Service

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
Business, Chambers of Commerce, Communities, Consumers, Development, Education, Events, Government, Local Economy, Parks and Recreation, Property Values, Public Service, Quality of Life, Quirky and Fun, WK-Communities

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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