Economy

Longmeadow Parkway Bridge

McHenry County Allocates $1 Million to Eliminate Longmeadow Bridge Toll

​The McHenry County Board has approved $1 million in Advance McHenry C...
Julia Thvong, Preservation Planner, Shaua Wiet and Kane County Board Chairmann Corinne Pierog

Kane County Pays Tribute to Longtime Volunteer

The Kane County Board paid tribute to longtime history preservation vo...
As of April, there are now five dispensaries in Kane County

Adult-use Cannabis Sales Tax Revenue in Kane County

​During a presentation to the Kane County Board's Finance committee, i...
Snapshot of Housing Market and Ability to Find an Affordable Home

Searching for a Place to Call Home in Kane County

In November, Eileen McNamee, the Executive Director of PADS of Elgin, ...
Initiatives to coordinate access to treatment and resources to support youth and families.

Federal Rescue Funds Drive Kane County's Mental Health Enhancement Initiatives

​The Kane County Board has allocated nearly $10 million in federal pan...
Vendors can become pre-qualified to do business with Kane County

Vendors can Pre-Qualify Online Under Kane County's new Responsible Bidder Ordinance

 On August 8, 2023, the Kane County Board approved a Responsible ...
There are several unique places for Christmas trees in Kane County.

Christmas Tree Cheer in Kane County

​There are several unique places to find a holiday tree in Kane C...
Farmland in Kane County

Kane County Adds 1,000 Acres of Protected Farmland

​Farmland is intertwined with the agricultural heritage and economic v...
Ms. Jana's Candy - Aurora

Businesses in Aurora, Elgin, St. Charles, Huntley and Batavia Inducted to Illinois Made Program

​Forty-eight small businesses or 'Makers' have been inducted into...
Kane County Board Room

Kane County Board Adopts 2024 Budget, Prioritizing Fiscal Responsibility

The Kane County Board has approved a budget of $394 million for Fiscal...
Tayna Reyes Donation to Maddie's Mitten March, Standing with Kane County Office of Emergency Management's Beth Drendel

Kane County Cold Weather Clothing Drive Brings in Needed Winter Wear

​Donations of cold weather clothing were collected for local fami...
Kane County agencies/departments take part in FEMA Training

Training Provides Key Non-Emergency Departments with Roles in Disaster Response

​Kane County participated in a daylong training course on emergency re...