Kane County Reporter

Since 1970, Kane County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.3%.

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.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Batavia Unit School District 101 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.3% of the students in Batavia Unit School District 101 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.3% of the students in St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

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

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

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

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Geneva Community Unit School District 304 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.7% of the students in Geneva Community Unit School District 304 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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’