Kane County, IL

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CHICAGO (CBS)-- Kane County is inviting community members to help beautify the site of a future solar panel field. The county announced 20 new trees will be planted, thanks to funding from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative. Kane County officials said the 2-megawatt solar field, located at the Kane County Judicial Center, is expected to generate enough energy to save taxpayers $5 million over the next 25 years. The tree planting event will take place on June 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can register online to participate in the community event. Officials said the grant given for the trees allows the county to support "renewable energy solar project, planting a seed of sustainability locally."

OVERVIEW: CDC Urges 1/3 of U.S. To Consider Indoor Masking; Chicago Nearing ‘High’ Level; Minnesota Confirms BA.4, BA.5 Variants. COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned Wednesday in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking. (The Associated Press)

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announces that a jury has found 48-year-old Andres Ramirez, Jr., guilty of the offenses of:. Armed violence, a Class X felony. Aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class 1 felony. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class 2 felony.

Here’s a gentle reminder to pay the first installment of your Kane County property tax bill by Wednesday, June 1, 2022. If you don’t pay your property tax bill by Wednesday, June 1, you could get hit with a penalty of 1.5%. As you can see by the...

Enjoy the changing seasons as we hike, look, and listen for the birds inhabiting our forest preserves, this summer. Forest Preserve District naturalists will cover basic bird identification skills and share a few interesting stories along the way during “Summer Bird Watching.”. The Forest Preserve District will be offering...

OVERVIEW: FDA OK’s Boosters For Kids; More Free COVID Tests; BA.2.12.1 Presents Like Flu, Cold Or Seasonal Allergies. U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized a COVID-19 booster shot for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds, hoping an extra vaccine dose will enhance their protection as infections once again creep upward. Everyone 12 and older already was supposed to get one booster dose for the best protection against the newest coronavirus variants — and some people, including those 50 and older, can choose a second booster. (The Associated Press)

The Kane County Coroner’s Office has used dental evidence to positivity identify the man killed in a May 9 crash who was designated as “unidentifiable” immediately after his Chevrolet Impala collided with the back of a semi truck on I-88 near Kaneville. Kane County Coroner Rob Russell...

Do you know a senior aged 65 or older who works tirelessly to make Kane County a better place? Consider nominating them for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame to honor them for their outstanding contributions. “Just because many seniors ‘retire’ at 65 years of age doesn’t mean they retire...

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announces that a jury has found 48-year-old Luis Alberto Najera Ayala guilty of six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony. Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Lori...

“ If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.”. – Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States. KCAC’s Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week is written by Tecla Metzel of Kane County Animal Control....

I know from firsthand experience that claims of non-existent voter fraud are used to raise fears, steamroll facts, and overcome common sense, resulting in laws that have nothing to do with ballot security and everything to do with voter suppression and discrimination. – Congressman Marc Veasey. There are a...

After a drop in COVID-19 cases to start the spring, Kane County public health officials are dealing with an upswing in May that is resulting in hospital stays and calls to take precautions at school graduations. Over the last 30 days, the rate of people with COVID-19 infections has more...

This article is part of a series sharing June 28 General Primary Election information as posted on the Kane County Clerk’s Office website. Kane County Connects encourages citizens to take part in the election process and to use the resources of the Clerk’s Office to make informed voting decisions. If you see any errors or omissions in this text, please email kanecountyconnects@gmail.com or kanecountyconnects@co.kane.il.us.

KANE COUNTY - A 48-year-old Elgin man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12. According to Kane County prosecutors, Luis Alberto Najera Ayala sexually assaulted the child multiple times between January 2017 and February 2020. The child told her mother about the assaults...

A Kane County jury last week found 48-year-old Luis Alberto Najera Ayala, of Elgin, guilty of predatory criminal assault of a child and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Prosecutors say that Najera sexually assaulted the victim multiple times between January 2017 and February of 2020. The victim was younger than twelve at the time of the assaults. She heard a presentation at school about personal body safety and told her mother about the abuse.

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