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Village of Plainfield celebrates the promotion of four officers within the police department: 'An important accomplishment in these officers’ lives and careers'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 16, 2023

The village of Plainfield recently celebrated the promotion of four police officers.

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JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois: 'So knowing that this might be coming, we've ramped down some of the spending here and there within all of our agencies to make sure that we could cover that 1 percent difference.'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 16, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois announced a reduction in current-fiscal-year revenue estimates on May 11 as revenue projections continue to decline.

In Honor of Mother’s Day, Underwood, Adams, Booker Reintroduce the Momnibus to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis

By Kendall County Times Report | May 15, 2023

On May 15, in honor of Mother’s Day, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Momnibus Act, historic legislation to save moms’ lives and address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States.

Illinois' Ugaste, state Republican leaders push for cash bail, pretrial fairness

By Kendall County Times Report | May 14, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently said state lawmakers want to introduce real pretrial fairness in Illinois by addressing reform that considers the rights of the accused but not at the expense of the rest of the residents in the state.

Montgomery Village trustees approve increase in contract for new heavy duty truck

By Kendall County Times Report | May 10, 2023

At its April 24 meeting, the Montgomery Village Board of Trustees vented frustration over a nearly $5,000 price increase in the cost of a public works truck ordered from JX Peterbilt.

Pritzker: 'Banning books is a devastating attempt to erase our history and the authentic stories of many'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 10, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois signed a law on May 3 designed to prevent institutions that ban books from receiving state funds. According to The Hill, this bill is in reaction to the nationwide movement to withdraw specific titles from circulation.

Montgomery village reorganizes and refreshes its police vehicle fleet

By Kendall County Times Report | May 9, 2023

The Montgomery Village Board of Trustees considered two proposals during its April 24 meeting for vehicles in its police fleet, one measure tagging many of the current fleet as surplus property and another approving the purchase of new squad cars.

Montgomery honors its longtime Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning: 'Thank you so much'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 9, 2023

The village of Montgomery honored engineering advisory and consultant Peter Wallers during its April 24 board meeting. He is among seven recipients of the 2023 Regional Excellence Awards.

Illinois' Pritzker at IMA convention: We're 'at the top of the heap when it comes to skilled work'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 6, 2023

During the April 26 IMA convention in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker revealed that business leaders across the state have expressed concerns over pending legislation and the state's business climate.

'Legally we could do this, but the perception is not right for me,’ says council member Murdon on Compass Business Park project

By Kendall County Times Report | May 4, 2023

The annexation of large parcels of land for a proposed warehouse and distribution project proved to be contentious at the April 18 meeting of the Joliet City Council.

Underwood, Womack, Pappas, and Joyce Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Oversight and Accountability at VA

By Kendall County Times Report | May 1, 2023

Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Steve Womack (AR-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Dave Joyce (OH-14) re-introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Illinois' Ugaste on system's need for cash bail: 'Bail must be the least restricted means to assure public safety and protect victims'

By Kendall County Times Report | Apr 30, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) stressed the importance of cash bail for a healthy criminal justice system during a recent press conference.

FEMA Administrator Confirms Implementation of Underwood’s DEMAND Act to Support Nursing Families After Disasters

By Kendall County Times Report | Apr 30, 2023

Yesterday during an Appropriations hearing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell confirmed that FEMA has implemented changes to support breastfeeding families from Representative Lauren Underwood’s (IL-14) Delivering Essentials to Mothers Amid Disasters (DEMAND) Act.

Davis on teen denied driving test for not wearing mask: 'I commend Caitlyn; what courage to stand against government'

By Kendall County Times Report | Apr 28, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Jed Davis has taken an interest in the case of a young Illinois student who refused to wear a facemask and was denied being able to take the roadway test that would allow her to receive her driver’s license.

Kendall County GOP's Marter on proposed Title IX amendment: 'I stand with all the women fighting for women's sports'

By Kendall County Times Report | Apr 27, 2023

Kendall County GOP Chairman James Marter is blasting President Joe Biden's push to change Title IX rules.

Pritzker: 'No one better I can think of to be appointed to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House than my wife, MK!'

By Kendall County Times Report | Apr 27, 2023

On April 17th, First Lady M.K Pritzker was appointed to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House, shortly after Chicago was announced as the host city for the 2024 Democratic Convention.

Montgomery village board goes over special budgets for upcoming fiscal year 2024: 'We have $2.4 million budgeted for street repairs'

By Kendall County Times Report | Apr 19, 2023

The Montgomery village board recently went over the plan for annual budget funds going into effect soon.

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