Kane County Reporter

Carpentersville residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

2022: Kane County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Kane County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 2.3%.

Home sales during week ending April 12 in Kane County

There were 96 reported residential sales in Kane County in the week ending April 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

Kane County effective property tax rate in Q4 2024 was higher than the national average

Property owners in Kane County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Kane County Reporter.

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Kane County Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Kane County Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Central Community Unit School District 301 promotes scholarship opportunities and updates school community

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 shares updates on scholarships and school schedule changes via Twitter.

Building fire contained quickly with no injuries in St. Charles, Illinois

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

At approximately 3:36 p.m. on April 16, 2025, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to a report of a building fire at 975 N. 5th Avenue in St. Charles, Illinois.

Aurora updates its local emergency notification system

By Kane County Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

The City of Aurora is enhancing its communications system, Aurora Alert, for local emergency situations.

Entertainment event this weekend in Kane County: Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kane County this weekend.

Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

Steve Cortes on Rep. Krishnamoorthi opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

City of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission met April 15

City of Geneva Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, April 15

City of Geneva Firefighter's Foreign Fire Fund Board of Trustees met April 16

City of Geneva Firefighter's Foreign Fire Fund Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 16

City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met April 14

City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, April 14

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met April 15

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 15

City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met April 14

City of Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission met Monday, April 14

Central Community Unit School District 301 showcases activities and job openings

The Central Community Unit School District 301 reported, through its tweets from April 16 and 17, on various educational initiatives, job opportunities, and athletic events.

Geneva CUSD 304 shares updates on Vikings’ achievements and student enrollment

Geneva CUSD 304 has highlighted the accomplishments of its Vikings, including the Girls Varsity Track Team, through its recent tweets dated April 16 and 17, 2025.

Geneva recognized as a "Tree City USA" for the 25th year

Geneva has once again been recognized as a "Tree City USA" community by the Arbor Day Foundation.

Illinois House debates issues from crime victims to state agency management