Kane County Board Sets Countywide Officials’ Salaries

It used to be that lots of people read the Elgin Courier.

There are a lot less now that the Daily Herald has invaded its former territory, which included a bureau in the Crystal Lake Plaza.

I still subscribe and find little nuggets not worth reporting locally.

Wednesday, the salaries for Kane County Auditor, Coroner, Recorder, Circuit Clerk and Board Chairman were set in a 15-7 vote, according to an article by Steve Lord.

  • Auditor and Coroner from $76,873 to $88,214 in 2012
  • Recorder from $78,000 to $89,506
  • Circuit Clerk from $79,000 to $90,654
  • Board Chairman from $85,000 to $105,327

So, what are the salaries in McHenry County.

For all but county board chairman, I think they are higher in McHenry County.

The Northwest Herald ran a story by Regan Foster last September that the salaries of the countywide officials were $86,086 now and would increase to $104,737 in 2012, if approved by the full board.

They were so hiked, according to this October 10, 2007, story.

So, not only is McHenry County paying its countywide officials more now, but will be four years from now as well.


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