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Kane County Coroner's Office

Kane County Coroner Secures Funding to Elevate Efforts in Opioid Overdose Prevention and Death Investigations

​Kane County is the recipient of two substantial grants aimed at tackl...
The Kane County Board issues a proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Proclamation Honors Kane County Emergency Volunteers

​In appreciation of the service of dedicated volunteers from depa...
Meet Blossom!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Blossom

​“The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother—and they'll...
KaneComm staff members received praise for their work by Kane County Board members during an April meeting.

Designating April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Kane County

The designation of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecom...
Sign up to volunteer for Kane County recycling events May 4, July 20 and September 28.

Kane County Recycling Event Impacts and Volunteer Sign Up

​​The sign up for Kane County recycling event volunteers is offic...
“One Earth Film Fest"

Kane County Sponsors Environmental Film 🌍 “One Earth Film Fest"

​Kane County is partnering with Fox River Ecosystem Partnership to spo...
Instructions for RW Hardware Old Trolly Ball-Bearing House Door

Aurora's RW Hardware Artifact Found in North Dakota Attic

​RW Hardware based in Aurora posted this narrative on their Linke...
As a female yellow-bellied sapsucker methodically drills her sapwells, two flies (left) arrive to inspect her progress and, soon, partake of a sweet treat.  Credit:  Banu R

Good Natured: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

​Ten years ago I purchased a small shelving unit built by a local craf...
Compost bins and rain barrels are available for a limited time through Kane County Recycles, Clean Water for Kane and The Conservation Foundation.

Kane County's Sprout 'n' Spout Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program is Back!

​Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...
ROE Educator of the Year banquet is Friday May 3, 2024

48th Kane County Educator of the Year Draws Record Number of Nominations

​The Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) says it received a...
Meet Karma!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Karma

​“You can tell by the kindness of a dog how a human should be...