All Posts Tagged With: "Karen McConnaughay"

Down the drain?

Sugar Grove ends Mallard Point drainage negotiations
SUGAR GROVE—The solution to the drainage problems in the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions in Sugar Grove just became more complex.

January 26th, 2012 | | 2 comments | Continued

Kane County takes on lead poisoning with $1 million grant

GENEVA—Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay and U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren announced last week that Kane County has been awarded a $1.04 million grant to address lead-based paint hazards in area homes and to develop a county-wide Healthy Homes Program.

October 23rd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Candidates switch seats in election bids

Redistricting creates 6 degrees of separation between area officials
KANE COUNTY—After serving nearly 20 years in the Illinois State Senate, Chris Lauzen announced he’s running for Kane County Board Chairman.

September 17th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Lawsuit against Chairman dismissed

KANE COUNTY—A Kane County judge dismissed a lawsuit against Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay brought by Elburn resident James MacRunnels. The lawsuit claimed that McConnaughay violated county ordinances when she gave out 14 raises to employees.

May 6th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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KC Chairman says future looks bright, despite sour economy

Kane County—Kane County is in a position to take advantage of future growth opportunities as a result of the fiscal prudence taken by the County Board during the last 10 years, according to the board chairman.

May 6th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Elburn businessman sues County Board chairman

KANE COUNTY—An Elburn resident filed an injunction against Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay regarding pay raises given out to county officials.

James MacRunnels, an Elburn businessman and Kane County Board chairman candidate in 2008, filed the injunction on Dec. 14.

December 24th, 2010 | | 1 comment | Continued

County and circuit clerk budget battle heats up

Board responds to Seyller’s lawsuit with counterclaim
Kane County—The budget dispute between Kane County Circuit Clerk Deb Seyller and the Kane County Board continues to escalate, with lawsuits now going both ways.

October 8th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Foster announces more than $16 million for Kane transportation projects

STATE—Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced additional area transportation projects that will receive funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which Foster supported.

July 5th, 2009 | | Comments Off | Continued