42-565: East Dundee is a village in Kane County with a small section in Cook County . The population was 3,152 at the 2020 census. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, East Dundee has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.16 km), of which 2.91 square miles (7.54 km) (or 92.36%) is land and 0.24 square miles (0.62 km) (or 7.64%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 3,152 people, 1,453 households, and 850 families residing in
84-517: A custom grinding mill . Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories is a NVLAP accredited acoustical testing agency founded by Wallace Clement Sabine in 1918. The acoustical laboratory building was funded and built by Colonel George Fabyan on his vast Riverbank Estate in Geneva, IL. In the facility's early days, It also housed a cryptology team that worked to decipher codes from the works of Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, and enemy military communications. It
126-590: A high of 84 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 111 °F (44 °C) was recorded in July 1936. The average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.52 inches (39 mm) in February to 4.39 inches (112 mm) in July. Kane County has an extensive forest preserve program, with numerous nature preserves, historic sites, and trails. As of
168-567: A part of the Chicago metropolitan area , Geneva has a station on the Union Pacific West Line of the Metra commuter rail system; it provides frequent service to downtown Chicago , 36 miles (58 km) away, and extends west to Elburn . As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 21,495 people, 7,865 households, and 5,927 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city
210-649: A plurality in 2012, and Hillary Clinton improved upon Obama's showing to become the second Democrat to win a majority in 2016. In 2020, Joe Biden had the best performance ever by a Democrat in the county, even besting Obama's 2008 victory. Kane County is represented in the United States House of Representatives by Democrats Bill Foster ( 11th District ), Raja Krishnamoorthi ( 8th District ), and Lauren Underwood ( 14th District ). 41°57′N 88°26′W / 41.950°N 88.433°W / 41.950; -88.433 Geneva, Illinois Geneva
252-585: A plurality to Martin van Buren in 1848. Kane County then unsurprisingly became solidly Republican for the century and a half following that party's formation. It voted for the GOP presidential nominee in every election between 1856 and 2004 except that of 1912 when the Republican Party was mortally divided and Progressive candidate Theodore Roosevelt carried the county with a majority of the vote over conservative incumbent William Howard Taft . The gradual shift of
294-655: A stage, which stands 68 feet (21 m) tall, sits upon the onetime estate of Colonel George Fabyan , but is now part of the Kane County Forest Preserve District. On June 4, 1979, the windmill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Dutch Mill. The following year, the windmill was selected to be on a U.S. postage stamp , as part of a series of five windmills in a stamp booklet called "Windmills USA". It origininitiallyted as
336-449: Is a city in and the county seat of Kane County , Illinois , United States . It is located on the western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census , the population was 21,393. Geneva is part of a tri-city area , located between St. Charles and Batavia . The area experienced rapid population growth from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s as the Chicago suburbs spread to
378-424: Is water. Geneva was first settled in the 1830s on an important route from Chicago . Daniel Shaw Haight was the first European settler in Geneva. Haight sold his claim in 1835 to James and Charity Herrington, who were influential in the creation of the town of Geneva. A local's connections with Col. Richard Hamilton, a prominent Cook County politician, led to the naming of Geneva as county seat in 1836. The town
420-518: The 2010 census , there were 515,269 people, 170,479 households, and 128,323 families residing in the county. The population density was 990.8 inhabitants per square mile (382.6/km ). There were 182,047 housing units at an average density of 350.1 per square mile (135.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 74.6% white, 5.7% black or African American, 3.5% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 13.0% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 30.7% of
462-654: The Longmeadow Parkway that is not connected to any other tollway. Kane County services are overseen by a 24 member Board which is elected every two years. The Board's chair is elected every four years. The Board sets the County's budget. Corrine Michelle Pierog is the current County Board Chair. There are currently 16 Democrats and 8 Republicans on the Board. In addition to the Board chair, there are nine county officeholders elected countywide every four years. These positions are
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#1732870078473504-770: The Midwest League , Major League Baseball removed their affiliation status during the nationwide minor league reorganization. The Cougars joined the American Association of Professional Baseball . In 2015 the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League moved to Geneva from Bensenville, Illinois and played at Fox Valley Ice Arena . In 2023, the Steel franchise was purchased by the Wirtz Corporation ,
546-666: The Mission Revival style. The house was owned by Henry Bond Fargo , a prominent local businessman who brought several early industries to Geneva. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2008. Geneva has been home to the Kane County Cougars since 1991 when the Wausau Timbers relocated from Wausau, Wisconsin . The Cougars currently play at Northwestern Medicine Field . Originally members of
588-546: The tri-cities area of Batavia , Geneva , and Saint Charles . The third subcircuit consists of all territory not included in the other three subcircuits, which corresponds to an area of roughly the western two thirds of the county. As one of the Yankee -settled and prosperous suburban " collar counties ", Kane County was a stronghold of the Free Soil Party in its first few elections, being one of nine Illinois counties to give
630-502: The 1850s. In 2013, it was nominated by Bloomberg Businessweek as the best place to raise a kid in Illinois. Geneva is located at 41°53'9" North, 88°18'42" West (41.885722, −88.311771), 36 miles (58 km) west of downtown Chicago. According to the 2010 census, Geneva has a total area of 9.994 square miles (25.88 km ), of which 9.75 square miles (25.25 km ) (or 97.56%) is land and 0.244 square miles (0.63 km ) (or 2.44%)
672-493: The Auditor, Circuit Clerk, County Clerk, Coroner, Recorder, Regional Office of Education Superintendent, Sheriff, State's Attorney, and Treasurer. Kane County is coterminous with the 16th Judicial Circuit . The 16th Judicial Circuit is divided into four subcircuits. The first subcircuit consists of the majority of Aurora Township . The second subcircuit consists of most of Elgin and Dundee townships. The fourth subcircuit consists
714-927: The Fox River and stores on Main Street constitute the commercial part of East Dundee. The historic feed and coal store became Dundee Lumber, which burned down in March 2007. A former railroad bed is now the Fox River Trail , which follows the east side of the Fox River through town. The train depot was rebuilt in 1984 as a tourist center. Santa's Village theme park operated from 1959 to 2006. It reopened in 2011 under new ownership as Santa's Village AZoosment Park. DeLoris Doederlein , educator and politician, lived in East Dundee. Pace provides bus service on Routes 543 and 803 connecting East Dundee to Elgin and other destinations. East Dundee
756-612: The GOP towards white Southern Evangelicals, however, has led the generally moderate electorate of Kane and the other "collar counties" to trend towards the Democratic Party. In 2008, Senator Barack Obama became the first Democrat to carry Kane County since Franklin Pierce in 1852, and the first ever to win an absolute majority of the county's vote (the previous two Democratic winners, Pierce and James K. Polk in 1844 had both gained only pluralities due to strong Free Soil votes). Obama won
798-628: The Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve along the Fox River, near the old Sacred Heart Monastery . The shrine dates back to 1925 when a piece of the land along the river was sold to the Society of Jesus . The shrine is also known as the Geneva Grotto . The beautiful mosaics on the sides of the shrine hold Latin writing saying Ignem veni mittere , which translates to "I have come to bring fire" as well as Ego sum lux mundi, meaning "I am
840-403: The average family size was 2.21. The village's age distribution consisted of 13.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males. The median income for a household in the village
882-405: The average family size was 3.31. In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. As of 2011, the median income for a household in
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#1732870078473924-427: The city. The population density was 2,321.4 inhabitants per square mile (896.3/km ). There were 6,895 housing units at an average density of 820.2 per square mile (316.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.50% White , 1.02% African American , 0.06% Native American , 1.25% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.58% from other races , and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of
966-509: The county: Kane county has an extensive county highway system that includes federal, state and county maintained routes. During the years that the county was represented by Dennis Hastert it received many federal earmarks for highway improvements to respond to population growth. In addition, the county has entered into an agreement with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority to operate a limited access toll bridge on
1008-449: The fifth-most populous county in Illinois. Its county seat is Geneva , and its largest city is Aurora . Kane County is one of the collar counties of the metropolitan statistical area designated " Chicago – Naperville – Elgin , IL– IN – WI " by the US census . Kane County was formed out of LaSalle County in 1836. The county was named in honor of Elias Kane , a United States senator and
1050-477: The first secretary of state of Illinois . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county's area was 524 square miles (1,360 km ), of which 520 square miles (1,300 km ) is land and 4.1 square miles (11 km ) (0.8%) is water. Its largest cities are along the Fox River . In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Geneva have ranged from a low of 10 °F (−12 °C) in January to
1092-531: The light of the world". The mosaics also house artwork of three arches that depict heaven and earth, a crucifix crossed by two swords, and a lighthouse. The Latin phrases are references to the New Testament. Jesus uses the phrases to describe himself, embodying both the beginning and end. The altar is inscribed with the letters "IHS", referencing the first three letters of Jesus in Greek. The shrine has frequently been
1134-441: The median income for a household in the city was $ 93,588. Males had a median income of $ 65,103 versus $ 38,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 42,995. About 3.7% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 and older. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,515 people, 6,718 households, and 5,186 families residing in
1176-557: The owners of the Chicago Blackhawks . Geneva is served by Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dupage Airport (DPA). The city also benefits from highways running through the city, including State Routes 25 , 31 , 38 with easy access to Interstate 88 . Geneva is also served by the Pace bus system run by Chicago's suburbs. The following bus routes run through this city: As
1218-411: The population. There were 1,453 households, out of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.46% were married couples living together, 9.57% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.50% were non-families. 36.75% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.98% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and
1260-407: The population. There were 6,718 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and
1302-466: The population. In terms of ancestry, 24.3% were German , 13.0% were Irish , 7.9% were Polish , 7.4% were Italian , 7.1% were English , and 2.4% were American . Of the 170,479 households, 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 24.7% were non-families, and 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
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1344-464: The victim of vandals, who have damaged part of the stone structure. On October 21, 2014, vandals threw white paint on the stone walls and mosaics. They then proceeded to use spray paint to create symbols on the walls. Part of the stone structure was also damaged, leaving broken pieces of stone on the ground. Elizabeth Place, or the Henry Bond Fargo House, is a historic residence in Geneva, in
1386-434: The village. The population density was 999.37 inhabitants per square mile (385.86/km). There were 1,502 housing units at an average density of 476.22 per square mile (183.87/km). The racial makeup of the village was 74.08% White , 5.84% African American , 0.54% Native American , 2.44% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 7.93% from other races , and 9.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.08% of
1428-610: The west. Geneva is a popular tourist destination with its scenic location along the Fox River and numerous shops and restaurants. There is an extensive bike trail system in Geneva, including portions of the Fox River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path . Geneva has an active historical society, the Geneva History Center, located in downtown Geneva, and the Fabyan Windmill , an old Dutch windmill dating back to
1470-445: Was $ 73,199, and the median income for a family was $ 91,591. Males had a median income of $ 64,575 versus $ 33,723 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 52,929. About 7.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. The village of East Dundee was incorporated in 1871, four years after West Dundee . A historic district along
1512-495: Was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.45. The median age was 34.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 67,767 and the median income for a family was $ 77,998. Males had a median income of $ 53,833 versus $ 39,206 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 29,480. About 7.0% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. There are several hospitals serving
1554-437: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 33% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. As of 2011,
1596-529: Was 94.80% White , 0.5% African American , 0.1% Native American , 2.20% Asian , 1.20% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.90% of the population. There were 8,278 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who
1638-577: Was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 2003. The Fabyan Villa Museum houses photographs, the Fabyans' personal artifact collections, and a limited number of original furnishings, sharing the Riverbank story with the public. The Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine is a stone and mosaic religious Chapel located in Geneva. It sits next to the Kane County Government Center in
1680-466: Was particularly noted for its flux of Swedish immigrants, who comprised half the population by 1900. Geneva was connected to other Fox Valley communities a year later through the Aurora, Elgin and Fox River Electric Company . The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working Dutch windmill dating from the 1850s located in Geneva, just north of Batavia, off Route 25 . The five- story wooden smock mill with
1722-792: Was platted a year later and was probably named after Geneva, New York . Before the name Geneva was chosen, the names LaFox, Big Spring, and Herrington's Ford were used. A courthouse and jail were among the first major works. Geneva was incorporated as a village in 1867. While its site as a county seat attracted attention, the village's location on the Fox River provided the most economic opportunities. Early goods manufactured in Geneva included cheese, butter, milled grains, and packed meat. The railroad connection in 1853 provided increased industry demand; by 1900, Appleton Manufacturing, Howell Foundry, Bennet Milling Co., and Pope Glucose Co. became major employers. This resulted in major civic improvement projects such as pumping stations and water mains in 1896. Geneva
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1764-428: Was served by the Chicago & North Western line between Elgin and Crystal Lake. It was abandoned in the 1980s. Former: Evanston • Hyde Park • Jefferson • Lake • Lake View • North Chicago • Rogers Park • South Chicago • West Chicago Kane County, Illinois Kane County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it has a population of 516,522, making it
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