Ballot Drop Boxes | COVID-19 Deaths Rise | $10M Grant Program
Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Geneva and beyond.
Kane County Clerk Quells Election Fears, Sets Drop Box Locations
Clerk John Cunningham said he has “complete confidence” in the U.S. Postal Service to deliver a smooth election, despite the pandemic.
Coronavirus Deaths On The Rise In Kane County During September
Kane County has recorded more coronavirus-related deaths since the start of September than it did in August, public health data shows.
$10M Grant Program To Support Small Biz, Nonprofits In Kane Co.
Kane County officials are expected to soon begin accepting applications from small businesses and nonprofits for coronavirus-relief grants.
Coronavirus Outbreak Under Control At Kane Co. Jail: Sheriff
No new coronavirus cases were detected at the jail during the most recent tests Monday. The jail recorded its first cases last month.
Fox Valley Candidates To Participate In LWV Forum Thursday
The League of Women Voters’ chapters in Central Kane County and Wheaton are set to host series of candidate forums Sept. 24 in Batavia.
D1 Training Ready To Meet Aurora’s Fitness Needs Amid Pandemic
“The D1 model for fitness was built for social distancing before social distancing was even a thing,” co-owner Paul Bullard said.
Virtual Race To Raise Funds For Aurora Food Pantry
Those who register to compete in the virtual race can run 5 kilometers at any point between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30.
CVS Opens 3rd Coronavirus Testing Site In Aurora
The company announced this week that it plans to launch 2,000 new sites to double its coronavirus-testing capacities by mid-October.
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre Nabs 13 Equity Jeff Award Nominations
Paramount Theatre earned nominations for each of the productions it put on during the Chicago theater season curtailed by the pandemic.
Pritzker Extends IL Eviction Ban Another 30 Days Due To Pandemic
Over 100,000 tenants and homeowners applied for rent and mortgage grants, but the state can only help about 40,000, Gov. Pritzker said.
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