Economy

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 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...
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 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 ...
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...
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 ...
One of the maps created by Kane County GIS

Celebrate GIS Day in Kane County – November 19, 2025

​Kane County invites the public to GIS Day on November 19, for a ...
New Rebate Program Helps Kane County Farmers Save on Home Energy Costs

Kane County Launches Weatherization Rebate Program for Local Farmers

On June 10th, the Kane County Board unanimously approved Resolution 25...
Members of the Kane County Jobs Committee along with Kathy Gilmore, President of the Valley Industrial Association

Kane County Recognizes October as Manufacturing Month

​ Kane County has officially declared October as Manufacturing Month, ...
Boundaries of Kane County Board District 2

Applications Open for Vacancy in Kane County Board District 2

 Kane County is accepting applications for the position of Kane C...
Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog delivered a State of the County address before an audience of more than 125 people,

Kane County Board Chairman Delivers State of the County Address

​Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog delivered a State of the Co...