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Latest Table Top Exercise Held for Kane County Department Heads and Staff

A Step Ahead: Preparing for the Unknown is a Unified Effort in Kane County Government

​In today’s fast-paced world, emergency preparedness is more important than ever...
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Information & Referrals (IRIS)

Kane County IRIS Reaches Major Milestone with 10,000th Referral

The Integrated Referral and Intake System (IRIS), managed by the Kane County Health Department (KCHD), made its 10,000th referral earlier this month...
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Kane County Division of Transportation Uses Cutting-Edge Technology to Battle Winter Weather

With winter fast approaching and Chicago expecting a La Niña weather pattern that could bring colder and snowier conditions to the Midwest, the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is taking proactive steps to keep roads safer and reduce environm...
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Teaching kids how to prepare and reaction to  a disaster

Free Classes to Prepare All Ages for Emergencies and Disasters

As we have all witnessed with the recent hurricanes and the devastation they've left in the Southeast, natural disasters and emergencies can happen at any time with little to no warning...
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Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Butter Burger

​Cats are connoisseurs of comfort...
This earthen pot, smaller than a dime, is the work of a Eumenes potter wasp. The open hole indicates this nest is empty; a nest with an egg inside will be sealed at the lip and should be left in place.

Good Natured: Potter Wasp's Nest

​Some folks live in houses decorated with sophisticated 'objets d’art'...
A turkey vulture, or TV, warily guards its dinner. The bird’s nearly naked head is an adaptation to its diet, which is nearly 100% carrion.

Good Natured: Nature’s Dinner Guests in Kane County

When I was a kid, eating out was pretty big deal...
New Roadway in Northern Kane County Built, in part, to Spur Economic Growth

Kane County Board Approves Strategic Economic Development Plan to Navigate Future Growth

The Kane County Board has approved a comprehensive Economic Developmen...