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Kane County, Administrative division in northeastern Illinois, United States.

Kane County extends across 524 square miles of land, containing the city of Geneva as its administrative center and Aurora as its largest municipality.

The county formed from LaSalle County in 1836, receiving its name from Elias Kent Kane, the first Secretary of State of Illinois.

The population reflects diverse backgrounds, with communities of European, African American, Asian, and Hispanic residents contributing to the county's social structure.

The county maintains multiple forest preserves, nature sites, and trails, including the Fox River Trail, which connects various communities along the waterway.

Five major medical facilities serve the region, including Advocate Sherman Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, providing healthcare services to 516,522 residents.

Location: Illinois

Inception: January 16, 1836

Capital city: Geneva

Shares border with: McHenry County, Kendall County, DeKalb County, Cook County, DuPage County, Will County

Website: http://countyofkane.org

GPS coordinates: 41.95000,-88.43333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06

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