Kendall County Times

YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Green Connect: Tour of Aurora Textiles

By Press release submission | Jun 18, 2019

Members of the Yorkville Chamber Green Connect group toured the Aurora Specialty Textiles facility on June 13.

City of Yorkville Board of Fire & Police Commission met June 17

By Michael Abella | Jun 18, 2019

City of Yorkville Board of Fire & Police Commission met Monday, June 17.

City of Yorkville Board of Fire & Police Commission met June 13

By Michael Abella | Jun 18, 2019

City of Yorkville Board of Fire & Police Commission met Thursday, June 13.

Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Bristol?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Bristol, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kendall County Times.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 49: Will County to host update on major action in Springfield

By Due to continued wet weather throughout the spring and into June, Illinois farmers have struggled to get their crops planted on time. | Jun 18, 2019

Area legislators will host their annual town hall meeting to update local residents on important new laws from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at the Fountaindale Library.

Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Kendall County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2019

There were 12 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Kendall County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kendall County Times.

From McLean County Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Rezin reacts to Gov.’s signature on extreme abortion bill: “Sad day in Illinois” (38th)

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) released the statement below following the Governor signing Senate Bill 25, which allows for late term abortions up to nine month of pregnancy for any reason including sex selection and allows for partial birth abortions.

From Kane County Reporter

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 25: Senate Week in Review: June 10-14, 2019

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

As summer nears, bills from the spring legislative session are now being signed into law – beginning with a controversial measure to expand abortion in Illinois, and a reinstatement of the five-hour school day minimum.

Roll Call: Batinick votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-97) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From Kane County Reporter

Roll Call: Kifowit votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-84) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

Roll Call: Welter votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2019

State Rep. David A. Welter (R-75) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From Kane County Reporter

Roll Call: Wheeler votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

State Rep. Keith R. Wheeler (R-50) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Sen. Oberweis says campuses 'should allow free speech' after group files suit against U of I

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is in complete support of state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi’s resolution mandating that public institutions in receipt of taxpayer funding be completely open to the views and voices heard on campuses throughout the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Pritzker’s claims of paying down pension debt “simply dishonest,” fiscal watchdog says

By W.J. Kennedy | 6 years ago

The recently approved state budget hardly makes Illinois the beacon of fiscal prudence that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and legislative leaders claim it is, budgetary analysts at Wirepoints say.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 97: Batinick’s Statement on The Reproductive Health Act

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2019

Batinick’s Statement on The Reproductive Health Act

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 75: Sen. Rezin, Rep. Welter to host free senior health fair in Morris

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2019

Sen. Rezin, Rep. Welter to host free senior health fair in Morris

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 75: Sen. Rezin, Rep. Welter to host free senior health fair in Morris

By Press release submission | Jun 17, 2019

Sen. Rezin, Rep. Welter to host free senior health fair in Morris

2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Kendall County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2019

There were 61 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Kendall County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kendall County Times.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 75: Sen. Rezin, Rep. Welter to host Senior Informational Seminar

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2019

Sen. Rezin, Rep. Welter to host Senior Informational Seminar

Roll Call: Bertino-Tarrant votes "present" for abortion rights bill

By LGIS News Service | Jun 13, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-49) on May 31 voted "present" for a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws, signaling she does not want to take sides on the issue.