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Monday, October 5, 2020
New Fare Collection Procedures on Union Pacific Metra Lines

There are new fare collection procedures on Union Pacific Metra lines now in effect. Here are details from Union Pacific: Effective Monday, Oct. 5, Chicago commuters riding the UP North,…


Monday, October 5, 2020
Need Assistance? Kane County 211 is Available to Help

If you need assistance with food, utility bills, rent, or other needs, Kane County 211 is available to help 24/7. Trained information and referral specialists answer 211 calls/, assess the…


Monday, September 28, 2020
OCTOBER IS COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING MONTH IN ILLINOIS

Free assistance is available to complete college and financial aid applications. From the Illinois Student Assistance Commission: October is College Changes Everything® (CCE) Month in Illinois, when students are completing…


Thursday, September 24, 2020
Monday Webinar Will Help Local Businesses Apply for BIG Grants

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity hosting a Webinar for local businesses hoping to apply for Business Interruption (BIG) Grant funding to help weather the Coronavirus shutdown and lingering…


Thursday, September 24, 2020
Driver’s License Expirations Extended to February, 2021

Expiration dates for Illinois driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended until February 1, 2021. See More here from WLS Chicago.


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended

This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and…


Friday, September 18, 2020
Enjoying “Virtual” Reading With Local First Graders

Rep Ugaste enjoyed “virtual” reading to first graders at H.C. Storm Elementary School in Batavia this week.


Friday, September 11, 2020
September 11, 2001

We remember. And we honor those who lost their lives.


Monday, September 7, 2020
Celebrate American Workers!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!


Thursday, September 3, 2020
Ugaste Endorses Decision to Request a House Investigation into Speaker’s Activities

State Representative Dan Ugaste supports fellow Republican House members filing a request to form a Special Investigating Committee to look into recent corruption allegations against House Speaker Mike Madigan. A…