Kane County

MyTownView tracks 28 municipalities in Kane County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

28Municipalities
650,388Residents
1,044Articles
83Meetings (30d)
760Upcoming Events
$122,668Avg. Median Income
$378,175Avg. Home Value

Recent News

1044
Apr 15Officials explain why sirens sounded in Elgin despite no tornado warningElginApr 15Cleanup underway in Elgin, Illinois, after severe storm damageElginApr 14Workshop, Concert To Bring Pure Chicago Blues To Downtown AuroraAuroraApr 14Geneva Student Artwork To Decorate Citys Tree CalendarGenevaApr 14Storms down massive tree in Elgin, IllinoisElginApr 13Overnight shooting near downtown Aurora leaves man in critical conditionAuroraApr 13Man Shot On Trail Off River Street In Aurora: PoliceAuroraApr 13Hit-And-Run Driver Charged In Crash With Pedestrian: Batavia PoliceBataviaApr 13East, West Aurora Students Unite For Culinary ExchangeAuroraApr 12Batavia News You Can Peruse - Apr. 12th, 2026BataviaApr 12Federal agent involved in crash, chemical agents dispersed in Elgin, Illinois, police sayElginApr 11St. Charles manufacturer Aerapy advances to Final Four in Illinois’ ‘Coolest Thing Made’ competitionSt. CharlesApr 11Man arrested, charged in connection with hit-and-run crash in west suburban Batavia, police sayBataviaApr 10Plans Approved For New 7 Brew Coffee Location In St. CharlesSt. CharlesApr 10New Geneva Art Event To Transform Downtown Businesses Into Pop-Up GalleriesGeneva

Meetings

83

Upcoming

Apr 15Village Board of TrusteesSugar GroveVideoApr 15Plan Advisory CommitteeGenevaAgendaApr 15Police Pension BoardGenevaAgendaApr 16Fire Pension BoardGenevaAgendaApr 16Planning and Zoning CommissionCarpentersvilleAgendaApr 21Police Pension BoardCarpentersvilleAgendaApr 22Committee of the WholeElginApr 22City CouncilElgin

Recent

Apr 14Committee of the WholeBataviaVideoApr 14Special Events Advisory CommitteeCarpentersvilleAgendaApr 14Policy CommitteeAuroraVideoApr 14Village Board of TrusteesMontgomeryVideoApr 14Mental Health BoardGenevaAgendaApr 14Board of Fire and Police CommissionersCarpentersvilleAgendaApr 13Policy CommitteeAuroraVideoApr 13Village Board of TrusteesHoffman EstatesVideo

Upcoming Events

760
APR15

Wine & Canvas at the Farm

Fox Valley Park District·6:30 PM · Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, IL, 60506, United States
Aurora
APR15

708 Mental Health Board meetings

City of St Charles·6:30 PM · Dens A&B, 2 East Main Street, 60174
St. Charles
APR15

Wine & Canvas at the Farm

Fox Valley Park District·6:30 PM · Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, IL, 60506, United States
Batavia
APR15

Historic Preservation Commission meetings

City of St Charles·8:00 PM · St Charles City Council Chambers, 2 East Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
St. Charles
APR16

Equity & Inclusion Commission meetings

City of St Charles·6:00 PM · St Charles City Hall, Dens A & B, 2 East Main Street, 60174
St. Charles
APR16

Administrative Adjudication Hearing

City of St Charles·6:30 PM · Community Room at the Police Station, 1515 W. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174
St. Charles
APR16

Village Board Meeting

Village of Hampshire·7:00 PM · Village Hall 234 S. State Street, Hampshire IL 60140 U.S.A.
Hampshire
APR16

Spring Adult Dinner Theatre: Murder on the Orient Express

Fox Valley Park District·7:00 PM · Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL, 60506, United States
Aurora

Rankings in Kane County

Most Affordable Homes

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Housing
#CityAffordability Score
1BataviaKane67 / 100
2Pingree GroveKane66 / 100
3St. CharlesKane66 / 100
4GilbertsKane66 / 100
5AuroraKane66 / 100
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey & County Business Patterns

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1ElburnKane+5.0%
2Pingree GroveKane+3.2%
3GilbertsKane+2.6%
4HampshireKane+2.1%
5North AuroraKane+1.7%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Campton HillsKane4.2 total crimes per 1k
2GilbertsKane6.9 total crimes per 1k
3Pingree GroveKane17.5 total crimes per 1k
4Sugar GroveKane20.2 total crimes per 1k
5HampshireKane22.8 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1GilbertsKane2.03%
2CarpentersvilleKane2.19%
3HampshireKane2.28%
4St. CharlesKane2.35%
5ElginKane2.48%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Schools

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Education
#CitySchool Score
1St. CharlesKane74 / 100
2GenevaKane71 / 100
3Campton HillsKane70 / 100
4BataviaKane67 / 100
5Sugar GroveKane63 / 100
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Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1HampshireKane62 / 100
2ElburnKane59 / 100
3Sugar GroveKane59 / 100
4St. CharlesKane58 / 100
5West DundeeKane58 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Aurora

Pop. 179,898Income $93,633Homes $274,800
City (Aldermanic/Mayor-Council)

Barrington Hills

Pop. 3,879Income $205,074Homes $913,600
Village (President-Trustee)

Bartlett

Pop. 40,501Income $133,240Homes $375,700
Village (President-Trustee)

Batavia

Pop. 27,151Income $120,056Homes $387,400
City (Aldermanic/Mayor-Council)

Big Rock

Pop. 1,548Income $162,854Homes $337,900
Village (President-Trustee)

Burlington

Pop. 425Income $84,219Homes $296,200
Village (President-Trustee)

Campton Hills

Pop. 10,877Income $209,134Homes $547,500
Village (President-Trustee)

Carpentersville

Pop. 37,346Income $86,917Homes $234,100
Village (President-Trustee, Council-Manager)

East Dundee

Pop. 3,146Income $89,583Homes $300,000
Village (President-Trustee)

Elburn

Pop. 6,354Income $127,731Homes $389,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Elgin

Pop. 114,934Income $90,282Homes $273,000
City (Council-Manager)

Geneva

Pop. 21,258Income $144,341Homes $441,400
City (Aldermanic/Mayor-Council)

Gilberts

Pop. 8,606Income $146,333Homes $347,300
Village (President-Trustee)

Hampshire

Pop. 8,524Income $94,773Homes $329,800
Village (President-Trustee, Mayor-Council)

Hoffman Estates

Pop. 51,175Income $106,806Homes $351,900
Village (President-Trustee)

Kaneville

Pop. 523Income $86,875Homes $318,100
Village (President-Trustee)

Lily Lake

Pop. 1,293Income $140,313Homes $418,800
Village (President-Trustee)

Maple Park

Pop. 1,573Income $107,045Homes $288,400
Village (President-Trustee)

Montgomery

Pop. 21,515Income $103,734Homes $299,500
Village (Trustee/President)

North Aurora

Pop. 18,696Income $114,305Homes $342,100
Village (Trustee/Village President)

Pingree Grove

Pop. 10,914Income $114,294Homes $320,800
Village (Trustee/Village President)

Sleepy Hollow

Pop. 3,161Income $149,813Homes $382,800
Village (President-Trustee)

South Elgin

Pop. 24,217Income $127,203Homes $339,100
Village (President-Trustee)

St. Charles

Pop. 32,854Income $114,300Homes $377,400
City (Aldermanic/Mayor-Council)

Sugar Grove

Pop. 9,240Income $121,207Homes $401,900
Village (Trustee/Village President)

Virgil

Pop. 312Income $93,542Homes $296,600
Village (President-Trustee)

Wayne

Pop. 2,562Income $161,719Homes $642,700
Village (President-Trustee)

West Dundee

Pop. 7,906Income $105,368Homes $360,800
Village (President-Trustee, Council-Manager)