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February 26, 2020 – Kendall Chronicle
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Fox Valley Mayors Release Video Message
The mayors of Batavia, Elgin, Geneva, South Elgin, and St Charles released a video message urging their residents to follow safety precautions to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The message reminds residents to follow the state public health guidelines by staying home, wearing a mask, social distancing, and wash hands regularly or use hand…
Illinois COVID-19 Prevention Ambassador Program
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has started an Ambassador program for outreach to all communities throughout Illinois. The goal is for peer to peer communication on COVID-19 prevention measures, testing resources and other relevant information. Click here for the full information on the program including the link to volunteer as an ambassador.…
MMC Unites to Flatten the COVID-19 Curve
In a press release issued on November 16, the 275 Member Mayors of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus called upon residents and businesses today to commit to some common sense steps to help the Chicago region flatten the COVID-19 curve for the second time. Click here to read the complete press release.…
OSFM Small Equipment Grant Program
The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today announced the application period is open for the Small Equipment Grant Program. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM no later than January 29, 2021. OSFM will award $3.3 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services during this application period. Please click here…
Spotlight: Wight & Company
Our new Business Partner Spotlight is kicking off this month with Gold Level Member, Wight & Company. They became a Metro West Business Partner in March of 2019 with Steve Collins as the primary contact. Steve has retired this year and our new primary contact is Ragan Freitag Pattison. Ragan is the director of business development…
Cares Act Funding Press Release
Metro West Council of Government Kane County members begin to receive Cares Act funding. The municipalities are currently in the process of approving an Inter-Governmental Agreement with the County and will then begin to receive the Cares Act disbursements. Please click link below for the complete press release issued on October 26, 2020. Press release…
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…
