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Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will close Meredith Road at the railroad crossing located approximately ¼ mile north of IL Route 38 in Virgil Township.

​Meredith Road Closure for UPRR Crossing Reconstruction in Virgil Township

Weather permitting, on Friday, November 14, the Union Pacific Railroad...
The Kane County Sustainability Office is seeking rural business partners interested in owning electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through a new grant opportunity.

Rural Businesses Invited to Partner with Kane County Sustainability Office on EV Charging Grant Applications

The Kane County Sustainability Office is seeking rural business partne...
Kane County Board meeting

Kane County Board Approves Balanced FY2026 Budget

The Kane County Board has approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2...
Ken Shepro standing with Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog

Ken Shepro Appointed Kane County Local Historian

​The Kane County Board has appointed Ken Shepro as the county’s f...
Kane County's Veterans Memorial located at 719 S. Batavia Ave. in Geneva

Veterans Day Events and Services in Kane County 2025

​Ceremonial events to honor our nation’s veterans will take place acro...
Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog and Julie Yurko, President and CEO of the Northern Illinois Food Bank

Kane County Leaders Convene Roundtable on Food Access and SNAP Benefits

The Kane County Board Chairman, along with the Northern Illinois Food ...
 Maddie’s Mitten March collects winter clothing for local families in need.

Kane County Partners with Maddie’s Mitten March for Winter Clothing Drive

​For several years, Kane County has teamed up with Maddie’s Mitten Mar...
Meet Trombone

Kane County Pet of the Week - Trombone

​“Cats don't like change without their consent...
Captain provides comfort to children and adults in his role as a facility dog for the Kane County Children's Advocacy Center. Photo credits: Izabella Cyran

Meet Captain: A Dog with a Cause

​​Captain, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever, may not wear a cape, but...
Discover where to find locally sourced ingredients and delicious pies baked right here in our community

A Slice of Home: Celebrate the Holidays with Locally Grown and Baked Goodness in Kane County

​Only 5% of the food eaten in Illinois is locally grown — but this hol...
Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog meets with Farmers Steve and Dale Pitstick during a harvest in a cornfield in Hamsphire

Out in the Field - Harvesting Up Close

​Kane County Board Chairman Joins Pitstick Family for a Day of Corn Ha...
Find a local food pantry or meal program

Kane County Health Department Shares Resources Following SNAP Benefit Reductions

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is reminding residents that ...