Kane County Coroner Passes Audit With 'Outstanding' Score

KANE COUNTY — Kane County's coroner's office this week passed its accreditation audit with an outstanding score.

In a news release, the county said the audit was completed by the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME). The coroner's office in Kane County received a 100 percent compliance score in both required and non-required standards.

Coroner Rob Russell said completing the audit during the coronavirus pandemic spotlights the office's success.

“This is especially impressive as it was performed during a global pandemic,” he said.

Scott Grim, IACME leader, also congratulated Russell and county officials on the recent groundbreaking of a county judicial center multi-use facility, which is expected to open by early 2021.

The new facility will include space for the coroner's office.

“As construction moves forward with your state-of-the-art facility, these are exciting times for you and your staff,” Grim said. “This new 12,000-square-foot forensic center will meet the needs of you and your deputies to continue serving Kane County into the future."