Kane County Reporter Reports Stories

Kane County responsible for 6th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Kane County Reporter | May 28, 2025

Kane County residents paid approximately $61.2 million in sales taxes, the sixth highest total paid per county in 2024.

Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | May 28, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

Illinois faces fiscal challenges as legislative session concludes

By Kane County Reporter | May 28, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond, and Deputy Leader Ryan Spain held a press conference to address structural reforms and the looming FY26 budget deadline.

Child dies after being struck by vehicle in St. Charles driveway

By Kane County Reporter | May 28, 2025

On May 27, 2025, at around 5:09 p.m., the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments responded to a traffic crash in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive.

St. Charles begins street rehabilitation project in June

By Kane County Reporter | May 28, 2025

The City of St. Charles is set to commence its 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project in early June.

Senator DeWitte and Rep. Ugaste host property tax seminar in St. Charles

By Kane County Reporter | May 28, 2025

Constituents of State Senator Don DeWitte and State Representative Dan Ugaste are invited to a free property tax seminar on June 4 in St. Charles.

Local Government Meeting today in Kane County

By Kane County Reporter | May 27, 2025

Kane County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Downtown pedestrian improvements start in June; expect lane closures

By Kane County Reporter | May 27, 2025

Two pedestrian improvement projects are set to begin in downtown the first week of June, focusing on enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access.

Senate approves bill ending driving tests for older Illinois drivers

By Kane County Reporter | May 27, 2025

Legislation to end a driving test requirement for older Illinois drivers has passed the Senate and is now awaiting action from the Governor.

Downtown pedestrian projects start in June with lane closures

By Kane County Reporter | May 27, 2025

Two pedestrian improvement projects are set to commence in downtown during the first week of June, aiming to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access.

Kane County: Social Security made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By Kane County Reporter | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.2% of income in Kane County, providing an average of $3,322 per capita to residents.

Government events this week in Kane County: May 25-31

By Kane County Reporter | May 26, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kane County this week.

Lane closures on Main Street for emergency water main repair

By Kane County Reporter | May 26, 2025

East and westbound traffic on Main Street/IL Rt. 64 will be limited to one lane in each direction from 11th to 13th Streets starting at 1 p.m. on May 26 due to an emergency water main repair.

Memorial Day: A time to honor fallen service members

By Kane County Reporter | May 26, 2025

Memorial Day serves as a time to remember those who lost their lives in service to the United States.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kane County in week ending May 17?

By Kane County Reporter | May 25, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Kane County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.