Vote Mobile van in Aurora
Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham’s Vote Mobile van is in place for a began a five-day visit to Aurora Monday.
Aurora counties reach Phase 4
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
Kane County veterans can sign up for COVID-19 vaccine February 13
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
Good news for renters: Kane County grants
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
Kane County veterans: Sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
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
Kane County early primary voting opens
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.
COVID-19 testing sites in Kane County listed
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.
Kane County senior property tax can be deferred
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
Kane County Democrats to hold victory party, sign recycling event
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
CASA Kane County seeks volunteers for cases
CASA Kane County has had a 300% increase in abuse/neglect and probate cases and it needs help. General information meetings will be held virtually from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 3. The meeting will guide individuals through the duties, qualifications, and expectations of becoming
Kane County’s Recycling collection event
The last one-day event of the year will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 11 at 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of
Kane County complaint line on Election Day
Kane County voters who observe, or experience voting problems, or irregularities during the November 3 general election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to report the problems. The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone who experiences or witnesses
Kane County complaint line available Election Day
Kane County voters who observe, or experience voting problems, or irregularities during the November 3 general election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office to report the problems. The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone who experiences or witnesses
Kane County chairperson and State’s attorney for Kane County ZOOM meeting
Two-hundred leaders and representatives from the Fox River Valley Initiative will meet virtually with the four candidates for Kane County State’s Attorney and County Chairperson from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. It will be a strictly non-partisan meeting and not a public forum. The main purpose of
Kane County, Will County, added to COVID-19 Watch List
Two of Aurora’s four counties are on the State’s COVID-19 Watch List for increasing COVID-19 metrics. Both Kane and Will Counties were added to the list last weekend. The Illinois Department of Public Health Watch List designation occurs when two of the eight metrics identified by the State reach the
Two of Aurora’s Four Counties on State’s COVID-19 Watch List
Two of Aurora’s four counties are now on the State’s COVID-19 Watch List for increasing COVID-19 metrics. Both Kane and Will Counties were added to the list this weekend. The Illinois Department of Public Health Watch List designation occurs when two of the eight metrics identified by the State reach
Applications available in Kane County for vote-by-mail
Applications for vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3 general election are available. Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham recently announced applications can be obtained in two ways, online and by paper copy. In a July 2020 letter to Kane County voters, he said the first method is to complete an
Kane County Clinic will treat pets for rabies June 27
Pets can be brought to the annual Kane County Animal Control Rabies and Microchip Animal Clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at 4060 Keslinger Road in Geneva. The clinic will be conducted drive-thru style. Dog and cat owners can pull up in their vehicles and let
Arguments over Kane County COVID-19 deaths
By Judy Kanel I was honored to be present at the Kane County Board meeting Tuesday, May 12. The resolution that piqued my interest was the same topic that is being discussed and possibly voted on in regard to Res: #120-175. After a well-thought out presentation from Rich Nagel, editor
Kane County Health Department monitors Smithfield Foods in St. Charles
The Kane County (Illinois) Health Department (KCHD) issued a closure order to Smithfield Foods Inc, in St. Charles, Friday, April 24, due to concerns about COVID-19. April 25, Smithfield Foods voluntarily consented to the closure order. Since that time, Kane County Health Department executive director Barbara Jeffers and members of