Kane County clerk John A. Cunningham announced the results of Tuesday’s lottery for the party ballot placement on the ballot for the November 3 General Election. Per state statute, each election authority, including the Kane County Clerk’s Office, must conduct a lottery of the major political parties to determine which
Democratic Party candidate for the Kane County Board chair, Corinne Pierog, was instrumental in arranging with the Kane County’s Office of Emergency Management, Sean Madison, KCOEM’s director, to make protective equipment available to food pantries and social service agencies. Applications to apply for PPEs (personal protective equipment) can be obtained
These decisions have been made to proactively help curb the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Along with the rest of the Nation and the world, we are following the rapidly-evolving situation and making programmatic decisions based on maintaining the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and community members. Electronics and
Kane County 16th Circuit Chief Judge Clint Hull issued an executive order Monday, March 16, that essentially halts all court operations except “essential and emergency” motions for a full month. Under the order, most criminal and civil cases will be continued to dates after April 17. “This decision was made
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Tuesday that Chris Lauzen, chairman of the Kane County Board, issued a Public Health Emergency Declaration for Kane County, Illinois in response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The measure allows KCHD to shift resources quickly to assist affected residents, businesses, and communities.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, announced Kane County is among 20 new cities and counties selected to participate in the 2020 LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program. The program helps local governments committed to
The Kane County Votemobile will conduct early voting March 9-11. Any registered voter in Kane County can vote there, and same day registration/voting is available. • March 9 the votemobile will be at the North Aurora Police Department, 200 Lincolnway Street, North Aurora. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. • March
By Angela Clay Thomas It’s been my privilege to represent the residents of Kane County’s 4th District (Aurora) for the last four years. In the March 17 Democratic Primary Election one of the offices you will cast a vote for is Kane County Board chair. Please join me in supporting
Editor’s note: Chris Lauzen, Kane County Board chairman, announced Wednesday, Jan. 15 he will not run for reelection. Here is the text: These past eight years have been peaceful, productive, and prosperous in Kane County in terms of both consistently high-quality services delivered to constituents and respectful restraint on the
Kane County Complete Count Commission will hold a training workshop on Census 2020. Jenniqual Johnson, M.A. of U.S. Census Bureau will be the presenter. The workshop will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Kane County Government Center, Building A, First Floor Auditorium, 719 S. Batavia
The next Kane County one-day event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9 at Anderson Park, Brown Road, Campton Hills. Electronics and books will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for TVs and computer monitors, both tube and flat screen, of $25 for screens
Why the Census is Important and How You Can Help will be the topic for a Community Conversation sponsored by the League of Women Voters at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Batavia City Hall. Representatives from the Tri-Cities will share their plans for ensuring that our communities achieve
Editor’s note: This article is written by Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County recycling and education director Mary S. Allen, along with Kane County recycling coordinator Jennifer Jarland, both of whom are members of the Illinois Task Force for Recycling Contamination Solutions. The article is part of a year-long
The next Kane County one-day recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for
The next Kane County one-day recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at 540 S. Randall Road. There will be document shredding available with a limit of four boxes. Electronics, books, and latex paint will be accepted at this event. There is a fee for
Kane County treasurer, David J. Rickert, reminds taxpayers that the second installment of property tax is due September 3. New or existing homeowners may print a bill at KaneCountyTreasurer.org or call 630-232-3565. Taxpayers can make payment by: • Mailing the payment to the Treasurer’s Office. Mail postmarked by September 3
