Around Town

Long Farm in Big Rock Township

Celebrating 23 Years of the Farmland Protection Ordinance by Protecting Two More Farms

​Twenty-three years after its implementation, Kane County celebra...
Art Show to Aid Recovery through Creative Expression

Kane County Specialty Courts Hosts Art Show to Aid Recovery through Creative Expression

The Kane County Specialty Courts recently held an inspiring art show a...
Neither bumble bees nor naturalists can resist the sweet smell of Tilia blossoms; the aromas are equally alluring- and perhaps even more so- at night.

Good Natured: Basswoods in Bloom

​I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure St...
Second Fire Station for the Village of Hampshire

Kane County Communities Share Project Funding for Bike Path, Library, Forensic Lab and New Fire Station

​The following projects serving Kane County residents were awarded fed...
Meet Hanson

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Hanson

​“If you eliminate smoking and gambling, you will be amazed to find th...
Northern Illinois Food Bank is kicking off its 2024 free summer meals program for kids as food insecurity remains high.  Its program fuels more than 7,000 kids daily.

Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off 2024 Free Summer Meals Program for Kids

​Food insecurity among children surges during the summer months when s...
Aurora Police Headquarters at 1200 East Indian Trail Rd

Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office Expands Services with New Full-Service Window at Aurora Branch Court

The Kane County Circuit Clerk's Office has opened a full-service windo...
Officials from the Village of Burlington Receive Ceremonial Check from Congressman Foster

Burlington Secures Grant for Sanitary Sewer System Design, Eyes Infrastructure Improvements to Boost Community Growth

​The Village of Burlington is currently an unsewered community and rec...
Kane County Public Defender's Office

Working for the Public Defender's Office in Kane County

​The mission of the Kane County Public Defender's Office is to provide...
Kane County staff volunteers developed and maintain the 24-by-24-foot garden plot on the Geneva campus.

Third Annual Kane County Government Garden Growing Goodwill

​The third annual Kane County Volunteer Garden is already taking ...
Poly Mothman, a polyphemus moth, used chemistry and mechanical means to make his way out of his sturdy cocoon.

Good Natured: Polyphemus Moth and Cocoon Part Two

​Last week we spent some time getting to know Poly Pupa, the cocoon pr...