Economy

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is expanding into Kane County. Photo credit:  Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly

Service For Isolated Seniors Expands to Kane County

Many seniors in Kane County are aging without support from family or f...
Bill Poss of Aurora shows some of the items he will auction off during the Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center online auction July 26-27.  The iconic Aurora establishment closed after 41 years in business.  Photo by Al Benson

Get a Slice of History During Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center Online Auction

​Loyal patrons and fans of the iconic Luigi's Pizza and Fun Cente...
Emma's Landing in Geneva

Working to Find Solutions: Affordable Workforce Housing in Kane County

Affordable housing is a pressing issue in Kane County for residents, c...
Take the Cottage Food Training Course anytime, anywhere through the University of Illinois Extension.

Online Cottage Food Training Course Teaches How to Run a Home-Based Food Business

​Do you want to take your culinary skills to the next level and ventur...
Kane County Board Member Mavis Bates, chair of the Board's Energy and Environmental Committee, holds the EPA Green Power certificate during this week's Board meeting.

Kane County Receives National Award for Use of Green Power

​Kane County has been recognized as a Green Power Partner by the Envir...
Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...
Kane County Recycling Volunteers

Kane County’s Annual Recycling Extravaganza Draws Numbers Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan, 778 vehicl...
Emagine Entertainment Company

Largest Screen in the State Planned for Former Randall 15 Theater

Work is underway by a Michigan-based company to reopen the former Rand...
The Village of Burlington was one of 18 recipients statewide of an Illinois EPA grant.

Village of Burlington Receives Illinois EPA Grant to Develop Sewer Plan

​The Village of Burlington in Kane County is one of 18 statewide ...
The Cybersecurity team of Bryant Velasco of Streamwood and Debora Culajay of Elgin placed eighth in the nation.

ECC Students Top 10 in SkillsUSA National Championship

Elgin Community College (ECC) career and technical students&...
Land in Kane County

Adult Use Cannabis Business License/ Why Kane County?

More state permits have been issued in Kane County communities for in...