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Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman and staff

Kane County’s Auditor Selected 2025 Auditor of the Year by Professional Association

Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman was named 2025 Auditor of the Year by...
Kane County launches Countywide Coordinate Paratransit Program

Kane County to Launch Enhanced Countywide Coordinated Paratransit Program in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, Kane County will transition its Ride in Kane...
Meet Mothman

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Mothman

​“Felines walk the line between familiar and strange...
2170 Point Boulevard, Suite 600, Elgin

Kane County Clerk Opens Satellite Office in Elgin

​The Kane County Clerk’s Office has officially opened a new satellite ...
Kane County issues permits for vehicles that exceed standard size or weight limits and use the road network across the county and its 16 townships.

Kane County Updates Fees for Oversize and Overweight Vehicles to Protect Roads and Bridges

​The Kane County Board has approved revised fees for oversize and over...
Consider carrying naloxone during the holiday season

Kane County Health Department Encourages Community to Carry Naloxone During the Holiday Season

​As families gather and holiday activities ramp up, the Kane County He...
Elburn officially has its first village flag

Elburn Debuts Its First Official Village Flag

Elburn officially has its first village flag, which made its debut on ...
Adam Schauer

Kane County Welcomes Adam Schauer as New Director of Workforce Development

​The Kane County Board has approved the hiring of Adam Schauer as the ...
Kane County families finalize adoptions on National Adoption Day

Adoption Day Brings New Beginnings for Local Families in Kane County

On November 24, 2025, nine Kane County families gathered to finalize t...
Map courtesy of Catherine McKenna -  Planner/GIS Specialist Kane County Development & Community Services Dept.

Where to Find a Holiday Tree in Kane County

Looking to bring home the perfect holiday tree this season...
Paint Recycling and Safe Disposal

New Paint Recycling Program with 16 Local Drop-Off Locations

Kane County residents now have more options to recycle paint and home ...