Fox Valley
County committee approves preliminary budget
The Kane County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a 2011 budget of just under $73 million, achieving a balanced budget. ... Full story
Foreclosure activity ebbs a bit in August, still strong
The number of home foreclosures in the region eased a bit last month. But the number of distressed properties remained high compared to 2009, presenting a continued problem for the local real estate market. ... Full story
Retirement perks cost towns millions
Lax pension rules are costing suburban taxpayers millions of dollars by allowing job perks and hefty pay hikes to inflate retirement checks for local leaders, the Tribune has found. Fox Valley Park District Executive Director Steve Messerli is set to retire Dec. 31, and he'll make more from his pension than he receives in salary. ... Full story
United Way of Central Kane County hoping to raise $450,000
The United Way of Central Kane County announced that it hopes to raise $450,000 as it kicked off its annual fundraiser Thursday with a breakfast at Riverwoods Christian Center in St. Charles. ... Full story
Conservative rally has elements of old-time politics
Old-time conservatism has a new foe these days, and nowhere was that more evident than Pheasant Run Resort Thursday night when the November is Coming bus tour rolled into town. ... Full story
Naperville sees red ahead despite some recovery
Slightly rebounding sales tax revenues combined with increased hotel tax revenues and more property sales have Naperville financial planners optimistic for a balanced budget in 2011. ... Full story
Kane circuit clerk sues board over denial of extra funding
Saying she does not have enough money to run her office according to state law, Kane County Circuit Clerk Deb Seyller filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to force the county board to provide more funding for the office. ... Full story
Kaneland OKs $1.39 million deficit budget; to begin mulling spending cuts later
Budget cuts likely loom for schools in the Kaneland School Districts. But students, parents and educators in Elburn, Sugar Grove and Maple Park will not begin to know which programs and staff might be impacted by reduced funding until later this year, at the earliest. ... Full story
Two Fox Valley banks on 'state's most troubled' list
Old Second, Valley Community say they're working to resolve problems ... Full story
Home sales weaken, but still up slightly in county in July
While home sales throughout much of the rest of the Chicago area took a dive last month, Kane County bucked the trend. ... Full story
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