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February 26, 2020 – Kendall Chronicle
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Trick or Treat
Click below for Metro West Members Trick or Treat hours in Kane, Kendall and Dekalb Counties. Happy Halloween! 2020 Trick or Treat Flyer…
Municipalities exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’
A Sangamon County judge has ruled local units of government are exempt from a law the General Assembly passed this year declaring the Nov. 3 general election as a state holiday and requiring all government offices to be closed that day, unless they are used as polling places or for other election-related services. Click here…
Affordable Internet Access Program
The AT&T Access Program provides low cost internet service to eligible households participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start. School districts, nonprofits, and other community partners who work regularly with low income households might benefit from this information. Contact information is included in the flyer if there are specific questions about this program.…
Revised Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars
The State of Illinois announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bars due to the recent increase in COVID cases effective as of August 26th. The latest guidelines require patrons to wear a mask during any interaction with wait staff, food service workers and other employees at bars and restaurants. Face coverings must be worn over…
Pritzker Administration Extends Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance
Today, Governor Pritzker announced the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12:00 p.m. on August 28th due to those impacted by the storms last Monday. In addition, landlords will be given an additional two days, through August 30th, to complete their…
Trustee Debby Sosine Elected Acting Village President
The Algonquin Village Board elected Trustee Debby Sosine as Acting Village President at their meeting on Tuesday, August 4. Acting Village President Sosine will fill the remainder of late-Village President John Schmitt’s term, who passed away unexpectedly on July 25. Please see the link below for the press release. Press Release Acting President Sosine…
Restore Illinois Transportation Infrastructure Grants Funded
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the second of six $250 million grants to counties, municipalities and townships to address local transportation needs. For Metro West COG members, Kane County is listed on pages 60-61, Kendall County is listed on page 64, and DeKalb County is listed on page 27. Click…
Algonquin President John Schmitt Leaves a Lasting Legacy
Metro West Council of Government extends our sincerest sympathies to his family and residents of the Village of Algonquin on the passing of John Schmitt. President Schmitt was instrumental in not only the vibrant growth that Alqonauin has seen but in the regional area of the Kane/McHenry County area. He leaves behind a lasting legacy and will be missed…
Warning from IL Dept. of Agriculture regarding unsolicited seeds mailing
“We are currently working with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to address reports of unsolicited shipments of seeds from foreign countries. Anyone who receives unordered seeds in the mail should contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture by emailing the following information to agr.seeds@Illinois.gov: First and Last Name, Phone Number and the number…
CMAP’s Cohorts tool can help communities apply equity lens to funding decisions
At the start of 2020, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) unveiled the newest version of its Community Cohorts tool, a robust, data-driven evaluation that helps fulfill our agency’s commitment to making our project selections and funding decisions more equitable. Click here for more information.…
