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Aurora Mayor Endorses McConnaughay
Aurora support: Mayor praises county cooperation
from Beacon News

Chicago Tribune Endorses McConnaughay
Another enthusiastic endorsement for Republican incumbent Karen McConnaughay
from Chicago Tribune

Daily Herald Endorsement: Kane Board Chairman
gets our nod to lead the county for another four years
from Daily Herald

The Beacon News Endorses McConnaughay
Kane County Has Strong Leadership
from Beacon News

Chicago Tribune Endorses McConnaughay
An enthusiastic endorsement for Republican incumbent Karen McConnaughay
from Chicago Tribune

The Chronicle Endorses McConnaughay
Since becoming board chairman in 2004, McConnaughay has provided strong, tough leadership.
from The Kane County Chronicle

Daily Herald Endorsement: Kane Board Chairman
Karen McConnaughay is an easy choice over challenger Jim MacRunnels
from Daily Herald

Quality Leadership
Letter to the Editor

McConnaughay Makes It Official
County Chairman files with three-times number of required signatures

Residents Urged to Cast Ballots Early
The prospect of essentially holding two elections on the same day has Kane County officials urging citizens to vote early.

Kane County News

Kane County looks to slow foreclosures
Executive committee approves foreclosure prevention and homeowner service plan

Kane County to cut 2009 budget by 1.5%
Department heads are asked to make trims

Hear, hear to responsible politicians
New Jail complete on time and under budget...

Property Tax Code Could Get Easier
More senior citizens would be eligible for property tax relief...

Kane Bridge Gets Going at Stearns
Stearns Road corridor will link Randall Road and Route 59

State Rates Kane Animal Shelter as the Cat's Meow
"The inspector was noted to say that this was the best animal control facility she has inspected"

Kane Wants to Educate Public on Saving Water
Kane County wants to act now to keep the well from running dry.

Kane County, State Teamwork Results in Saver Intersection
Transportation Committee Chairman applauds signal upgrades

Finance Director Wins Award for Excellence
Kane County Finance Director Cheryl Pattelli has received...

Retired Justice Named Kane Ethics Adviser
Retired Illinois Supreme Court Justice John Nickels...

Kane Gives Bolz Bridge a Needed Push
Like a new Kane County jail, additional Fox River crossings in a...

PRESS RELEASES

Labor Supporters Work for McConnaughay Re-Election
Elgin Trades Council lines up behind Board Chairman

Fox Valley Labor Works to Re-Elect McConnaughay
Organization praises performance, backs Chairman for re-election

Weisner Leads Municipal Coalition for Karen McConnaughay
Aurora Mayor adds to countywide support for Board Chairman

McConnaughay: Families trimming budgets, so must government
Chairman calls for reduced spending – and starts with her own salary

McConnaughay ensures ‘Help for Homeowners'
Chairman highlights emergency foreclosure prevention counseling

Kane County ‘building for the future’
New Adult Justice Center & Sheriff’s on-time, under budget