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Brenda Schory

Elgin

Staff Writer at Kane County Chronicle

Staff writer. Truth will set you free, but it won't always make you happy. Not getting caught in a lie is not the same as telling the truth.

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  • 5 days ago | shawlocal.com | Brenda Schory

    Some drivers in Kane County seem to be wedded to their cell phones while driving – a no-no that resulted in 10 citations for disobeying the hands-free law, according to a news release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office following April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The results of the 20-hour enforcement campaign also resulted in 15 other citations and four warnings, most being issued on Randall Road in the St. Charles and South Elgin area.

  • 5 days ago | shawlocal.com | Brenda Schory

    Isabel Aguilera’s essay for the May 1 Law Day contest described America as a bouquet of flowers “but not a bouquet of red roses.”“Although red roses are beautiful: a bouquet filled with petite daisies, bright lilies, loud sunflowers, plain greenery and delicate baby’s breath will stand out,” the Kaneland High School junior wrote. “An abundance of color and size captures how American society thrives. Without the diversity we have, we would not be able to fulfill e pluribus unum. ...

  • 5 days ago | shawlocal.com | Brenda Schory

    The Edgar County Watchdogs, Kirk Allen and John Kraft, document hundreds of cases of local governments violating the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, misspending public money, doing inside deals or just plain breaking the law. The pair spoke Wednesday as guests of the conservative Three Headed Eagle Alliance meeting at the Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. Allen’s first foray into his watchdog role came while he was a volunteer EMT.

  • 6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Brenda Schory

    The Geneva City Council this week unanimously voted to reject all bids for a replacement generator for the police facility. Because the bid specifications were flawed, it would have cost more than necessary, she said. “We’re asking to reject the two bids that were received for the generator as there was – in the bid specification – a more complicated piece of equipment that’s not needed," City Administrator Stephanie Dawkins said Monday, May 5.

  • 6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Brenda Schory

    The Joshua Tree Community in Geneva now owns a 12-seat passenger van due to the generosity of donors, according to a news release. The Joshua Tree Community, based in Geneva, is a nonprofit that serves intellectually disabled adults with field trips, recreation, volunteering and other activities requiring transportation.

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Brenda Schory
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14 Dec 22

RT @kcchronicle: A number of incumbents and newcomers on Monday filed to run for seats in April's consolidated election. https://t.co/5MMcg…

Brenda Schory
Brenda Schory @BrendaSchory
14 Dec 22

RT @kcchronicle: St. Charles alderpersons favor starting over the process to redevelop the former police station along the Fox River. https…

Brenda Schory
Brenda Schory @BrendaSchory
14 Dec 22

RT @kcchronicle: Transfers are just a new part of the college football landscape these days. High-profile players are always going to trans…