Economy

Deadline to Apply is July 31, 2025

Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for Kane County’s Homeless Prevention Assistance

Kane County residents struggling to pay rent or utilities — and at ris...
Beith House in St. Charles

Kane County Awards Over $1 Million in Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds to Community Projects

The Kane County Board has approved more than $1 million in funding for...
Plan Paves Way for Final Round of Federal Roadway Safety Funding

Kane County Safety Action Plan - Safer Roads for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and High-Risk Areas Across Kane County

The Kane County Safety Action Plan​ (SAP) was developed by theKan...
Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing:

New Illinois Laws and Tax Changes Take Effect July 1, 2025

​A new wave of laws and tax changes will take effect in Illinois start...
By 2060, average life expectancy in the U.S. is expected to reach 85.6 years.

Kane County Board Explores Population Growth and the Future Needs of Senior Citizens

​People are living longer—and Kane County is no exception...
Kane County collaborates closely with municipal and economic development partners to attract and retain businesses while building a workforce prepared to meet future needs.

Plotting Progress: One Conversation at a Time During Kane County's Economic Roundtable

​For the past decade, Kane County has brought together key regional pa...
Transition Reduces Hardware Footprint, Boosts Reliability, and Lays Groundwork for Future Innovation

Kane County Recorder's Office Moves to the Cloud, Boosts Efficiency and Cuts Costs

​The Kane County Recorder's Office has announced the success...
Blacksmith Acres

Growing for Kane - Blacksmith Acres, Feeds the Soil and Community

​Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...
Charity Blooms

Growing in Kane: Charity Blooms – Feeding Families, Cultivating Community

Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants ...
News conference Friday, May 30 on the steps of the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva

Transit Funding Fix Stalls; Kane County Calls for Fairness

​Legislation aimed at resolving a projected $771 million shortfall in ...
Harvesting Opportunity: Kane County’s Local Food Economy in Action

New Series: Spotlight on Kane County Farms and the Food & Farm Resiliency Grant

​​Kane County Connects is launching a new series spotlighting local fa...
Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County

Kane County Housing Needs Survey - Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County

Kane County is developing a plan to improve access to affordable and i...