Ted Penesis for Kane County Board

03/16/2026

Learn what's happening in Kane County by reading the latest edition of "TedE-News!" below...

Welcome to the March 2026 edition of TedE-News! Primary Election Day is TOMORROW (Tues, March 17), so make sure your voice is heard by voting! If planning to mail in your ballot, please click on the “Voting information” link in the Table of Contents below for important mail-in voting information...

12/24/2025

Find out what's happening on the Kane County Board by viewing a special holiday edition of "TedE-News!" below...

Welcome to the December 2025 edition of TedE-News! My pups, Mandy and Goldie, and I wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season. But we also know this can be a difficult time of year for many, so please read further down in this issue if you know someone who is in distress this holiday season.

12/18/2025

Had a fun, busy day yesterday which included the opening of the Kane County Clerk's new Elgin office (with Clerk Jack Cunningham and Mayor Dave Kaptain) and assisting with the Boys & Girls Club's Holiday Party at Elgin Washington Elementary School (with Principal Ryan Corcoran and Kayla Batts). Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

12/09/2025

Enjoy this video of bison returning to Kane County (Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve)...

06/06/2025

Find out what's happening on the Kane County Board by viewing the latest edition of "TedE-News!" below...

Welcome to the latest issue of TedE-News! In this June 2025 edition, you can learn more about my roles in ensuring our business community remains strong, my sponsorship of the Kane County Forest Preserves’ 100th Anniversary Celebration, and a variety of other important information for county const...

03/19/2025

Don't let a little rain stop you, go to the Village Tavern tonight and 20% of your bill goes toward the South Elgin Boys & Girls Club!

02/28/2025

Find out what's happening on the Kane County Board -- as well as in my district -- by viewing the inaugural edition of "TedE-News" below...

Thank you for your interest in my first edition of TedE-News! Here, you will receive regular updates on information pertinent to all county residents and businesses as well as information that is specific to those located in District 16 (which includes most of South Elgin, a portion of Elgin and a s...

01/26/2025

As a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Illinois, I was proud to attend the Kiwanis Club of Elgin's fundraiser, where they presented a check to the Boys and Girls Club and other deserving organizations. It was great to see so many friends dedicated to helping others.