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Elgin Homeowners Eligible For $15K Mortgage Relief Grant
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents have planned protests at post offices in Elgin and Sugar Grove.
Public health officials removed Kane County from the state’s warning list after fewer deaths were reported last week than the week before.
All parents in Geneva District 304 must confirm by noon Monday that they have reviewed the protocols.
Renters who have fallen behind on their payments will be protected from eviction for another month amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The district’s new school year is now set to start Aug. 31 with remote learning for all students until at least Nov. 4.
The Golden China Buffet on Douglas Road was the only business in the city to receive a grant from Illinois' BIG program.
Twelve businesses in St. Charles received state grants totaling $180,000.
Twelve businesses in Elgin received state grants totaling $210,000.
Six businesses in Geneva received state grants totaling $110,000.
Five businesses in the Windmill City received state grants totaling $90,000.
Thirty businesses in the City of Lights received state grants totaling a half-million dollars.
The county is set to offer rabies vaccinations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in Geneva.
The University of Illinois received authorization Wednesday to use a saliva-based coronavirus test that's cheaper and faster, officials say.
Thirteen Aurora Fire Department recruits are set to train at a house on Bilter Road, a portion of which will be closed until 4 p.m.
Two employees and a minor being held at the facility tested positive during a recent round of testing, officials said.