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Kane County Recycling Volunteers

Kane County’s Annual Recycling Extravaganza Draws Numbers Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan, 778 vehicl...
Block Party in a Box

‘Block Party in a Box’ Rolled Out to Elgin Residents

The City of Elgin announces its ‘Block Party in a Box’ is available fo...
Village of West Dundee Facebook Post

Duck Rescue!

Great job WDFD rescuing three ducklings from a storm drain near North ...
Rusty Crayfish

There Are Underwater Invaders in Kane County Local Streams and Rivers

There are underwater invaders in our local streams and rivers and we w...
Picture From Big Rock Township Facebook Page

UPDATE! Railroad Crossing to Close in Big Rock Township

Some good news on a change in plans for the closure of the BNSF railro...
Emagine Entertainment Company

Largest Screen in the State Planned for Former Randall 15 Theater

Work is underway by a Michigan-based company to reopen the former Rand...
The inaugural Frida Fest celebrating the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will be held in downtown Aurora on Sunday.

Inaugural Frida Fest Sunday in Aurora

​The inaugural Frida Fest will  be held in downtown Aurora on Sun...
Lewis Medina/Picture Courtesy of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission news release

Carnegie Award for Heroism Bestowed on Two in Kane County

The prestigious Carnegie Medal is the latest accolade for Aurora resid...
A beloved family tradition returns for its 153rd year.

Kane County Fair Returns for 153rd Year!

Save the date for the 153rd Kane County Fair and Festival July 13-17...
Measuring right around 4 mm, or just over 1/8 in. in length, the polished or 'spotless' lady beetle is one of our area's native ladybug species.

Good Natured Column: Let's Talk Ladybugs!

​Living with three dogs, I've come to accept that few areas of my life...
Reaction to Gun Violence in Highland Park

Standing with the Community of Highland Park

​From the Kane County State's Attorney's Office / Facebook PageWe sta...
The Village of Burlington was one of 18 recipients statewide of an Illinois EPA grant.

Village of Burlington Receives Illinois EPA Grant to Develop Sewer Plan

​The Village of Burlington in Kane County is one of 18 statewide ...