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Reader’s Commentary: Questions posed to Kane County Board on 2020 election ballots

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By Ralph Padron Ralph Padron presented information at the June 17 Public Services Committee meeting of the Kane County Board that he gathered through FOIAs from eight surrounding counties’ clerks regarding the 2020 General Election. Padron’s report centered on examining Kane County and its surrounding counties’ ballot count integrity regarding...

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First Kane County Real Estate tax due June 1

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The first installment of the Kane County Real Estate Tax is due June 1, and the second installment will be due on, or, before September 1. The Kane County Treasurer’s Office is open to our residents. Taxpayers are encouraged to make payments in the following methods: • Recommended, online at...

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Kane County redistricting important

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Kane County Board chairman Corinne Pierog will hold five Town Hall meetings throughout the county to gather community input on redistricting. Kane County residents and representatives of organizations within Kane County will each be allowed five minutes to offer public comment during the Town Hall meetings. Formal presentations will be...

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Kane County vaccines open to 12 and under

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Effective Thursday, May 13, all Kane County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination sites offering Pfizer vaccine will be open to ages 12 and up. “Families are encouraged to receive their vaccines together so that all members are protected,” said Kathy Fosser, Interim Executive Director at the Kane County Health Department. The...

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Kane County vax site ready to open in West Dundee

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The Kane County Board Office and the Kane County Health Department will open a vaccination site at West Dundee’s Spring Hill Mall. The official name and location of the site is Kane-SpringHillMallVax Carpentersville, 1072 Spring Hill Mall, West Dundee. The vaccination site will open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m....

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Kane County Animal Control Clinic May 12

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Kane County Animal Control will be host to its second Rabies and Microchip Animal Clinic of the year on from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday May 12 at Kane County Animal Control, 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva. The clinic will be conducted drive-thru style. Dog and cat owners just...

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Kane County adds to Judicial Campus

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Kane County completed its new multi-use facility, on the Kane County Judicial Campus at 37 W. 777 IL Route 38, corner of Peck Road and Route 38, St. Charles. Kane County is committed to providing innovative and high-quality government services to its citizens. Sheriff Ron Hain said, “Kane County’s new...

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Kane County Officially Opens New Multi-Use Facility In St. Charles

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Kane County is announcing the completion of its new Multi-Use Facility, on the Kane County Judicial Campus at 37 W 777 IL Route 38 (corner of Peck Road and Route 38), St. Charles. Kane County is committed to providing innovative and high-quality government services to its citizens. Sheriff Ron Hain...

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Kane County healthy ranking rests at seventh best in State

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Kane County is among the healthiest counties in Illinois according to the annual County Health Rankings, released recently by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). Rankings show Kane County is seventh healthiest in Illinois out of 102 counties. The rankings are available at www.countyhealthrankings.org. “The County Health Rankings...

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Kane County appoints new treasurer, Michael Kilbourne

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After a comprehensive search, the Kane County Treasurer Committee announced the appointment of Michael J. Kilbourne as Kane County treasurer. Kilbourne will begin his service as the Kane County Treasurer April 5 after being sworn in; and will serve the remainder of the term, through December 1, 2022. Kilbourne relieves...

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Kane County residents eligible to serve on Metra Boards

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Applications from Kane County residents interested in the Kane County appointment to the region’s Commuter Rail Service Board, or, Metra Board of Directors, will be accepted at the Kane County Board Office through March 19. A formal vetting process by a special interview panel is scheduled to begin the week...

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Aurora counties reach Phase 4

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The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Region 8, including DuPage and Kane Counties, moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, effective this week. Now, all four Aurora counties, including Will County in Region 7 and Kendall County in Region 2, are in Phase 4. Restaurants and bars...

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Kane County veterans can sign up for COVID-19 vaccine February 13

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The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission is alerting Kane County veterans to a one-time shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine that will be available Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Aurora VA outpatient clinic, 161 S. Lincolnway in North Aurora, from 8 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m.. “This is a special, one-time...

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Good news for renters: Kane County grants

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By Mavis Bates, Kane County Board member, District 4 Good news is coming for Kane County renters. Kane County will soon receive a grant of $15 Million to help renters who are behind in paying their rent. The money will come from the most recent federal COVID-19 relief package that...

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Kane County veterans: Sign up for COVID-19 vaccine

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Kane County veterans assistance commission superintendent Jacob Zimmerman is encouraging Kane County veterans enrolled in the health-care system through Hines VA Hospital to schedule an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “I want to emphasize that all enrolled-veterans, age 65 and older, are eligible now,” Zimmerman said. “This is huge...

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Kane County early primary voting opens

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Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham announced early voting sites for the consolidated primary election February 23. Early voting will begin Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Clerk’s office, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Bldg. B, in Geneva, and at the Aurora satellite office, 5 E. Downer Place. Hours are 8:30 a.m....

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COVID-19 testing sites in Kane County listed

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The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Monday that a mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be in Kane County this month to provide COVID-19 tests to the community: • Saturday, Jan. 16, Hampshire High School, 1600 Big Timber Road, Hampshire; • Sunday, Jan....

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Kane County senior property tax can be deferred

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Kane County Treasurer, David J. Rickert, reminds taxpayers that information and forms for the Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral program are available in the Treasurer’s office, 719 Batavia Avenue, Geneva. The program allows qualified senior citizens to defer all or part of their 2020 property taxes up to $5,000 on...

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Kane County Democrats to hold victory party, sign recycling event

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Aurora Township Democrats will be host to an election sign recycling event and celebration for candidates with BBQ, hot dogs, drinks, and DA BEARS! The public is invited to the event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at IBEW Local 461 headquarters, 591 Sullivan Road, Aurora. Elected officials and...

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