By Mavis Bates, Kane County Board member, District 4Aurora, Ill. The year 2021 was difficult for all of us, and yet on the Kane County Board we still have some big accomplishments to celebrate. Here are just some of the gains that we made in 2021, and part of the
The application process is open for $4 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan to assist mental health organizations, homeless shelters, and food pantries in Kane County who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Funding through the Community Support Grants will provide critically needed support for Kane
Kane County Health Department (KCHD), in cooperation with the Kane County Board, announces additional COVID vaccination appointments at the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia through January, 2022. The Kane Vax Hub, 501 N. Randall Street in Batavia, is open Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9
Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is committed to providing COVID-19 vaccination services to the community. The Department announced the closing of the Kane Vax Hub in Batavia in early January 2022. In response to public input and conversations with the County Board, the department is reassessing its operation of the
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is set to launch “Kane County Sheriff’s University,” which will offer ongoing work training and substance addiction counseling for inmates as well as certified forklift training to the general public. The University will be operated in partnership with Talented Tenth Social Services at 205 N.
Kane County officials say they are ready to support Illinois governor JB Pritzker’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement for those residents working in high risk settings, including health-care workers, nursing home employees, all pre-K–12 teachers and staff members as well as higher education personnel and students. “As we continue to battle
There are more than 20,000 veterans in Kane County and officials are encouraging any who may need help coping with the unrest in Afghanistan to seek local resources for assistance. “As always but perhaps even more so now, Kane County is here to support its veterans who may need assistance
CASA Kane County, a nonprofit based in Geneva that is an advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court, has seen a dramatic increase in cases since the pandemic. The rise has been so great that for the first time in the organization’s history, CASA does
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD), Kane County Office of Emergency Management, and mobile Illinois National Guard will provide COVID vaccines this week at farmer’s markets in St. Charles and Sugar Grove. • Friday, July 2 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the St. Charles Farmer’s Market, 309 Cedar Avenue,
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
