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Beith House in St. Charles

Kane County Awards Over $1 Million in Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds to Community Projects

The Kane County Board has approved more than $1 million in funding for...
Meet Mater!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Mater

​“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes...
Association for Individual Development (AID) is providing crucial support through its 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile crisis response teams.

AID Crisis Unit Offers 24/7 Mental Health Support, Safety Tech, and a Place to Heal

​As mental and behavioral health demands grow in Illinois, the Associa...
firemen rescue residents from floodwaters on the west side of Aurora during the July 1996 flood

Remembering the 1996 Kane County Flood: What You Need to Know About Flood Risks And Safety

The deadly flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San A...
Plan Paves Way for Final Round of Federal Roadway Safety Funding

Kane County Safety Action Plan - Safer Roads for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and High-Risk Areas Across Kane County

The Kane County Safety Action Plan​ (SAP) was developed by theKan...
State moves closer to implementing universal childhood lead testing in 2026

More Kane County ZIP Codes Identified as High Risk for Pediatric Lead Poisoning

On July 1, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released an...
The project focuses on promoting the use of smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47% while still maintaining a healthy lawn.

Kane County Launches Smart Sprinkler Pilot Program to Promote Water Conservation and Lower Utility Costs

Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve wa...
Cone or cup, it’s always sweet, A chilly way to beat the heat! 🍦

We've got the Community Scoop: Ice Cream Places Across Kane County

​July is National Ice Cream Month—and what better way to celebrate tha...
Picture of donated vehicles outside of Soldier Field

Five Kane County Veterans Among Recipients at Soldier Field Car Giveaway

​Earlier this month, at Soldier Field, six fully refurbished vehicles ...
Rules of the Road - Motorists: Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

Sharing the Road in Summer: A Two-Way Street in Kane County

​Summer in Kane County is a perfect time to be outdoors...
Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing:

New Illinois Laws and Tax Changes Take Effect July 1, 2025

​A new wave of laws and tax changes will take effect in Illinois start...