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Picture of Fox River Near South Elgin

Kane County to Add Non-Motorized Watercraft Launches and Add Solar-Powered Signs Along the Fox River

​Kane County will construct five new non-motorized watercraft launches...
Baby Daniel Jr. of Aurora.  Photo courtesy of Northwestern Medicine

Off to a Good Start - First Babies of 2025 Arrive at Kane County Hospitals

Kane County hospitals welcomed the first babies of the new y...
Kane County Jail Located Behind Third Street Courthouse in 1979

History of Kane County's Courthouses and Jails

Kane County celebrates the anniversary of its incorporation on January...
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A Note of Thanks from Kane County Connects

As 2025 begins, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to our Ka...
Tom Rickert (center)

​Tom Rickert Named 2024 Kane County Planner of the Year

​Tom Rickert, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff for the Kane County D...
A cabin in the Northwoods, amid a mixed conifer-hardwood forest, is the perfect place to attempt a variety of retirement pursuits. At the top of Pam’s list: Get snowed in. Photo Credit to Joni Kupar

Good Natured - Pam Otto is Retiring: Part Two

​Well, here we are folks, the second part of this long good-bye, and t...
Maddie Bozik pictured with Kane County Office of Emergency Management Director Scott Buziecki

​​Kane County Board Applauds Maddie Bozik for Her Charitable Work

​Maddie Bozik received recognition from the Kane County Board for her ...
Boxes by the dozens are collected an sorted to make sure the right toy reaches the right child

Kane County's Toys for Tots Program Delivers

​Kane County's Toys for Tots ProgramJavier Martinez, the Toys for Tots...
Michael Zakosek appointed as the next Kane County Engineer and Director of Transportation.

Kane County Division of Transportation Shifts Gears: Carl Schoedel to Retire, Mike Zakosek to Take Leadership Role

The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is entering a new ch...
Photo taken by the late local photographer, Ron Dickenson

Good Natured - Pam Otto is Retiring: Part One

​Well folks, for once in my life, I'm going to get right to the point...
Kane County Board member join in a ceremonial event to take the Oath of Office

Kane County Board Takes Oath of Office During Ceremonial Event

​Kane County Board members, along with Chairman Corinne Pierog, celebr...