Economy

Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2022.

Kane County Proclaims November 26 as Small Business Saturday

Kane County has officially proclaimed November 26 as Small Business Sa...
The Kane County Clerk's Office is on pace to set a record in the number of passport applications this year.

Demand for Passports in Kane County on Track to Set Record

It appears as though residents in Kane County are making up for lost t...
Jenni Schiavone paddled the full-length of the Fox River in September to promote river protection

A Tale of Two Fox Rivers Part 1: Kane County’s Defiant Wild River

​I always wanted to paddle the entire length of the Fox River, so in S...
Kane County Draft FY2023

Kane County FY2023 Draft Budget

The Kane County Board has placed the draft of the 2023 Fisca...
Elgin Community College is the recipient of a $695K state grant to address the healthcare worker pipeline.

ECC Awarded $695,000 Grant to Address Shortage of Healthcare Workers

​Elgin Community College (ECC) has been awarded a $695,000 s...
Homeowners impacted by COVID-19 can apply for up to $30,000 in mortgage assistance November 1.

Applications Open November 1 For up to $30,000 in Mortgage Relief

​Starting on Tuesday, November 1, homeowners who have been financ...
Kane County donated 1,031 pounds of produce to the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry in its first growing season.

Kane County Government Garden Sprouts 1,000+ Pounds in Donations

​The inaugural season of the Kane County Government Center volunteer g...
A historic agreement with Taiwan spells good news for Illinois corn and soybean growers.

Kane County Farmer/Illinois Soybean Leader Applauds Agreement with Taiwan

​Steve Pitstick, who grows corn and soybeans near Maple Park, says the...
Kane County Treasurer Office/ 719 S. Batavia Ave. Bldg., A, Geneva

Unpaid Kane County Property Taxes are now Considered Delinquent

All payments must now include an additional $10...
Deadline to seek a Certificate of Error is Oct 1, 2022

Deadline to Claim a Homestead Exemption for 2021 is October 1

​The Kane County Assessment Office reminds property owners who may be ...
The Illinois Department of Aging says certain older adults and retirees need to fill out proper paperwork in order to receive the $300 property tax rebate.

Certain Retirees Need to Submit Form for Property Tax Rebate

​The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging older adults a...
Several mobile apps are helping to reduce hunger and food waste in Kane County, providing residents with deep discounts at restaurants and grocery stores.

Kane County Restaurants and Supermarkets Using Mobile Apps to Reduce Hunger and Food Waste

​It seems wrong that so much edible food is landfilled (about 3...