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Annual pavement marking program 2026

Kane County DOT Annual Pavement Marking Program

​The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is scheduled to conduct its annual pavement marking work beginning this week (August 17, 2026 ), weather permitting...
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Corn from Sam the Sweet Corn Man in Maple Park

Where to Find Locally Grown Sweet Corn Before the Season is Over

Peak sweet corn season in the Midwest typically runs through September...
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Picture taken by Brenda Buschbacher at the Kane County Multi Use Building in St. Charles

Derecho Brings 90-Mph Winds in Parts of Kane County

The powerful line of thunderstorms that swept across the suburbs August 11 has been preliminarily confirmed as a derecho, bringing wind gusts approaching 100 mph, scattered power outages and widespread damage across Kane County and surrounding commun...
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Near Elburn, Pouley Road is known for its dense tree canopy, rolling hills, Blackberry Creek, the historic Pouley Estate and scenic rural vistas.

Kane County's Rustic Roads Preserve Scenic Beauty and Rural Heritage

​Kane County's Rustic Roads offer a glimpse of the county's rural heritage, winding through expansive woodlands, gently rolling farmland, Fox River tributaries, historic farmhouses and some of the area's most scenic landscapes...
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