Around Town

Meet Bambi!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Bambi

​“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and grati...
Kane County Government Center Campus in Geneva

Kane County Board Sets Compensation Levels for November 2024 Elected Offices

The Kane County Board has voted to establish the salaries for countywi...
American Kestrels

Keeping Track of Kane County's American Kestrels

​Forest Preserve District of Kane County wildlife staff are working wi...
Traffic in the Suburbs

Tri-Cities Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Safety Initiative Results

​Between May 20th and Memorial Day, May 27th, officers from the Geneva...
A newly emerged male polyphemus moth rests after his recent emergence from his home of seven months, the cocoon on the right.

Good Natured: Polyphemus Moth

​Last fall we shared the Good Natured news of finding a polyphemus cat...
Night out at the ballpark

Kane County Health Department Partners with Kane County Cougars to Promote Opioid Overdose Prevention Efforts

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is pleased to announce a new...
Electric Bike

Kane County to Implement E-Bike Speed Reduction Program

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is preparing to pilot a pr...
Emma makes a visit to the Kane County Board Room

​Need a Puppy Hug?

​Need a puppy hug...
Longmeadow Parkway Corridor Bridge on April 30, 2024

Video of Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Toll System Sign Removal

​In anticipation of the opening of the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge over ...
Grave of Patrick J Coyne Jr. Killed in Action in World War II

Geneva Township Memorial to Military Personnel Killed in Action

On Monday, May 27th, Geneva Township will observe Memorial Day by payi...
Kane County Veterans Memorial located at the Kane County Government Center campus in Geneva.

2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies/Events Across Kane County

​“Freedom is not free — It must be earned and preserved by each succee...
Stewardship Coordinator Dr. Heather Herakovich, Volunteer Coordinator Robb Cleave, Don Purn, Forest Preserve Commission Pres. Chris Kious, and Exec Director Benjamin Haberthur

Kane County Forest Preserve Volunteer Honored with Illinois Governor’s Service Award

​Donald Purn, co-steward of Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve in West D...