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New Leader Takes Charge of Kendall County’s Money Matters

June 22, 2026

Kendall County recently brought in a fresh face to manage its financial operations. Carrie Harrington Echols stepped into the role of finance director on June 15, bringing over three decades of experience in public accounting and government finance. Her background includes work across Illinois, with

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New Leadership Takes the Helm in Santa Clara Schools

April 23, 2025

David Toston is the new superintendent of schools in Santa Clara County. This is a big deal because it happened after a lot of drama. Six months ago, the board decided to remove the previous superintendent. This caused a lot of trouble and arguments. Toston is not new to the education wo