Kane County, IL is was found in 1836
Kane County, IL is was found in 1836

Kane County Trivia: Can You Name the Community?

Kane County Connects Staff 8/31/2026 7:00AM


How well do you know Kane County’s communities? Kane County Connects is putting local knowledge to the test with a new trivia challenge featuring questions inspired by the history of the county’s cities and villages.

There are no prizes — just bragging rights and the satisfaction of knowing the answer! The challenge runs through September, with a new question featured in each Tuesday and Thursday newsletter. The answer will be revealed in the following edition of Kane County Connects and on this webpage. 




Question for Sept 1, 2026: 

This Kane County community was founded in 1854 by Andrew Pingree and Zachariah Hawthorn. Located about 50 miles west of Chicago, the community was originally established under a different name — Lodi.

What is the name of this Kane County community today?




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