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Cheers Kane! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Kane County contracts from early 2025 are now under scrutiny?
  • When can you actually see the new bison in Kane County?
  • How will Kane County leaders handle two open board seats?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Rather cloudy and chilly, temps: high: 34, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Cloudy and frigid; p.m. snow, with a high of 18 and low of -1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FOIA request sent to Kane County regarding newly executed contracts on December 10, 2025 (kanecountyreporter.com) — A media outlet has filed a FOIA request with Kane County seeking copies of all newly executed county contracts and amendments from early 2025 in areas like public works, IT, and consulting. The Kane County Reporter and a transparency-focused nonprofit are pushing for fee-free access, saying residents deserve clear insight into how local government spends public money.
   

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2. American Bison Make Return To Kane County Prairie (patch.com) — American bison have been reintroduced to a Kane County prairie through a partnership between the Forest Preserve District and the American Indian Center of Chicago, fulfilling a promise tied to the 2024 referendum. The herd is acclimating at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve now, with public viewing events and community science programs planned for spring once the animals are settled and the preserve reopens more fully.
   

3. Kane County Board member Gary Daugherty announces resignation (chicagotribune.com) — Kane County Board District 9 member Gary Daugherty plans to resign by Dec. 20 due to illness, leaving the northwest corner of the county temporarily without full representation. His departure would create a second vacancy on the 24-member board, raising questions about how and when Kane County leaders will fill both open seats ahead of the 2026 election.
   

4. Aurora man sentenced to 38 years in prison for murdering his mother (chicagotribune.com) — A 23-year-old Aurora man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing his mother, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors from Kane County detailed the 2022 killing and confirmed he must serve the full term, with credit for time already spent in the Kane County jail.
   

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