The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has announced a partnership with Aurora University to host an all-day Human Trafficking Summit at 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, Aurora University Banquet Hall, Aurora. The summit is designed for law enforcement officers, attorneys, social workers, healthcare professionals, and students interested
The recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Accepted items include clothing and textiles, books, bicycles and bicycle accessories, and latex paint, and documents for shredding. Latex recycling will cost: Pint, $1; gallon, $3; two-gallon, $5; five-gallon, $15.
Kane County clerk. John A. Cunningham announced the release of the 2025-2026 Kane County Government Guideand the 2025-2027 Kane County Election Calendar. The Kane County Government Guide includes information regarding local, county, state, and federal-elected officials who represent Kane County. It briefly describes the various departments within Kane County government,
Theresa Barreiro Kane County circuit clerk, Jamie Mosser Kane County States attorney, State senator Cristina Castro, Kane County Law Library, and volunteers, will host the annual Expungement Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at Elgin Public Library, 270 North Grove Avenue, Elgin. The Expungement Clinics are
Incidents of human trafficking are rising in Kane County, a law enforcement official said August 12. Greg Spayth, investigator for Kane County State’s Attorney Office human exploitation unit, discussed sex and labor trafficking in Kane. He was guest speaker at the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly membership meeting
The Kane County Continuum of Care 2025 Homelessness Report and Needs Analysis has just been released, offering a comprehensive look at homelessness in Kane County and identifying key gaps and priorities for improving housing stability and health outcomes. The report identifies gaps in available services, evaluates system performance and supports
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released an expansion of its list of high-risk ZIP codes where testing for lead exposure in children residing there is mandatory. The high risk ZIP codes in Kane County include 60109, 60110, 60118, 60120, 60121, 60123, 60144, 60151, 60174, 60177, 60505, 60506,
Kane County is offering financial help to renters who are behind on payments and at risk of eviction through the Kane County Homeless Prevention Program. Deadline to apply is July 31. The program can help with: •Past-due rent (up to 12 months, plus up to three months of future rent);
The Kane County Board formally recognized Maple Park farmer, Steve Pitstick, with a congratulatory proclamation for receiving the 2025 Master Farmer Award, presented by Prairie Farmer magazine.
A recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, will shred documents, accept clothing, textiles, small home goods bikes and accessories, latex-based paints and coatings. Please do not arrive before 7:45 a.m., because it impedes setup. All stations and services
Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen announced that the 2024 payable in 2025 Kane County Real Estate Tax Bills will be in the mail on or before May 1. Treasurer Lauzen shared that the first installment will be due June 2 and the second installment will be due September. The entire
Theresa Barreiro, Kane County circuit clerk; Jamie Mosser Kane County States attorney, State representative Barbara Hernandez; Kane County Law Library; and volunteers, will be host to their annual Expungement Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Theresa Barreiro,
By Mavis BatesKane County Board member, District 4 To the voters of Kane County: Thank you for coming out in record numbers for the recent municipal elections. The Kane County Public Service Sales Tax Referendum went down badly, 75% against and 25% for. As one of the leaders of this
At a press conference, Monday, March 17, Kane County State’s attorney, Jamie L. Mosser, announced the formation of the Human Exploitation Unit (HEU), a specialized team dedicated to investigating and prosecuting human trafficking offenses, including sex and labor trafficking. The unit will operate within the office’s Criminal Division and will
Kane County board member Mavis Bates told Aurora Lions Club members Thursday, March 6 that the county will run out of money for public safety without the Public Safety Sales Tax Referendum. Bates, District 4 Kane Board member, detailed the proposed county retailers’ occupation tax, intended to raise $51 million
February 15, 2025Dear editor; More than half a million people call Kane County home. We live here because we know that Kane County is a safe, healthy, and prosperous place to live. We want to have a sense of safety and security in our daily lives. Public Safety is a
Do you know a Kane County educator who deserves the spotlight? The Kane County Regional Office of Education are accepting nominations for the 49th Kane County Educator of the Year Awards until Friday, March 7. Coming off a record number of nominees in 2024, this year’s banquet will be cinema
Kane County government and eWorks will accept electronics, clothing and textiles, books, paper, and documents for shredding 602 Commons Drive (Randall Road entrance), Geneva, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. There is a fee The standard County fee of $25 for TVs and monitors less than 21
Batavia United Methodist Church, 8 N. Batavia Avenue, will be host to a Kane County resource fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. The event will showcase community organizations providing services in central Kane County. Kane County Health Department will feature free gun locks and Naloxone and
By Beth HundsdorferCapitol News Illinois Four years before police said he caused a crash that killed a DeKalb County sheriff’s deputy, Nathan Sweeney pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and having 44 grams of heroin in his car – an offense that, if properly reported to the secretary of
