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Hundreds of individual sleeping bunks are arranged in permanent semi non-congregate sleeping spaces providing guests comfort, privacy and dignity. Men and women have separate sleeping quarters with a common space for eating and socializing.

New Homeless Shelter Opens in Aurora, Increasing Capacity Nearly 100%

​Just in time for the colder temperatures set to arrive this weekend, ...
Know your leaves

Kane County's Advice? Leave the Leaves

​Most people come to the Kane County Recycling webpages looking for in...
Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee

Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning 2.0

Recently, the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee hel...
Kane County Approves Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

​Kane County Adopts Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

The Kane County Board has approved a balanced budget of $416...
The Cooper’s hawk, right, and sharp-shinned hawk look very similar but, it turns out, are not as closely related as once thought. Credit iStock/Mr. Leonard Photography

Good Natured: Cooper's Taxonomy

​I remember exactly where I was when I read the news...
Meet Jasper!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Jasper

​“The dog was created especially for children...
Blair Peters, far right, with his trainee Maui

Kane County Staffer's Volunteer Work Showcased on National TV

Blair Peters, Kane County’s Technical Coordinator, is making a differe...
Less boldly marked than their golden-crowned cousins, the ruby-crowned kinglet does have a noticeable white eye ring and wing bar. However only males bear the ruby crown, and they often keep it tucked out of sight.

Good Natured: Extended Kinglet-Sighting Season

The other day when I was shopping in a local establishment known for i...
Board Members Nov. 12, 2024

Kane County Honors Departing Board members for their Service

The Kane County Board bid farewell to four esteemed members, and than...
GIS day in 2023

Kane County GIS Day – You're Invited Nov. 20, 2024

Kane County is hosting an open house event on Wednesday, November...
There are many ways to get involved in local government without running for elected office

Kane County Government Appointed Boards and Commissions

Kane County is home to a diverse array of appointed boards and commiss...
After the Vault at the Courthouse was Opened

What was in the Vault at the Kane County's Third Street Courthouse?

​Recently, Kane County officials unlocked an old vault at the Third St...
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