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Headstone in the basement of the Third Street Courthouse that reads“Willie C. Cright… , died October 188"

The Headstone in the Courthouse Basement: A Kane County Mystery

Away from public view in the basement of the historic Third Street Cou...
Conservation Foundation staff Jessica Mino, Kane County's Sarra Hinshaw, Austin Powell, Clair Ryan, Jodie Wollnik and Mavis Bates (center)

Kane County Board Member Recognized for Climate and Conservation Leadership

​Kane County Board member and Chair of the Board’s Energy and Environ...
The family has been raising and milking Registered Holsteins on their Kane County land for decades, combining tradition with innovation to ensure their herd thrives.

Growing for Kane: The Milky Way to Lenkaitis' Dairy Farm in St. Charles

Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants ...
Kane County is preparing to close the books on the historic allocation of more than $103 million in federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funds.

Kane County Prepares to Close the Books on Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding

​Kane County is preparing to close the books on the historic allocatio...
Hundreds of items were collected during the 25th Annual Kane County Farm Bureau Shopping Spree

Kane County Wins Farm Bureau Shopping Spree for Local Food Pantries

​Kane County Board Member and County Agriculture Committee Chair Lesli...
County Board Member Anita Lewis, Dr. Peggy Hicks, Dolores Hicks, County Board Chair Corinne Pierog and County Board Member Alex Arroyo

Mother-Daughter Team Honored with Kane County Black History Month Proclamation

​The Kane County Board has officially proclaimed February 2026 as Nati...
Swearing in ceremony Tuesday Feb. 10 2026 for two newly appointment Kane County board representatives

Kane County Board Appoints New Representatives for Districts 2 and 9

Two new Kane County Board members were sworn in Feb...
Realtors can play a key role in the program by sharing information with new homeowners.

Kane County and The Conservation Foundation Partner to Bring Trees to New Homeowners

Kane County is partnering with The Conservation Foundation to hel...
Kane County has earned an Honorable Mention from the League of American Bicyclists

Kane County Receives Honorable Mention in National Bicycle Friendly Communities Program

Kane County has earned an Honorable Mention from the League of America...
Thawing Fox River - Photo from Kane County Emergency Management

Changing Temps Brings Risk for Ice Jams on Fox River

​Kane County Emergency Management is cautioning that the deep January ...
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum

Museums and History Centers in Kane County Have Something for Everyone

Kane County’s keepers of history make the past approachable, engaging,...
Utility incentives and rebates are designed to reduce upfront costs while delivering long-term savings

Kane County Shares Utility Discounts and Incentives Available for 2026

​Rising energy costs continue to put pressure on households, but impro...