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Kane County's Cole-Pope House 2024

Restoration Helps Protect Kane County Government Center’s Historic “Yellow House”

​The Cole-Pope House, a yellow Italianate-style house built in 1867 located on the campus of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva, is undergoing a much-needed facelift to preserve its historic significance...
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Map of Kane County's 2024 Resurfacing Program

Kane County's 2024 Resurfacing Program Begins

April 26, 2024 - The Annual County Resurfacing program is scheduled to begin on the week of Monday, April 29th, weather permitting...
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Meet Peter Parker!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Peter Parker

“With great power comes great responsibility...
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Property Tax Drop Box at Kane County Government Center

Treasurer Releases Due Dates for Kane County Real Estate Tax Bills

​The 2023 Kane County property tax bills (payable in 2024) are expected to be mailed on May 1, 2024...
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Cicadas are clumsy flyers that travel only short distances.  To figure out whether you should expect Brood XIII periodical cicadas in your neighborhood this year, look back to 2007.  If none existed then, they won't be there now either.  Credit: V. Blaine

Good Natured: History of Periodical Cicadas Will Repeat Itself

​Perhaps you've heard the adage, “Never let the truth get in the way o...
Downtown Elburn

Illinois 47 Closing at Rail Crossing in Elburn May 1

​​  The Illinois Department of Transportation will be making...
Kane County Health Department Unveils “Your Story Matters" Opioid Awareness Campaign

Kane County Health Department Unveils “Your Story Matters" Opioid Awareness Campaign

​​Amid the growing number of overdose-related deaths attributed to opi...
Periodical cicadas are predicted to emerge throughout northern Illinois in just a few weeks.  But will their appearance live up to all the hype?  Credit: Valerie Blaine

Good Natured: Periodical Cicadas

​In just a few weeks, one of the year's biggest natural phenomena will...