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Philip Wessel (VTC Coordinator), Juanita Archuleta (Assistant Public Defender for VTC), Nathan Johnson (KC Veterans Assistance Commission Asst Supt), Kristy Bassett (Hines VA Veterans Justice Outreach)

Kane County Veterans Treatment Court Participants Support Veterans-Only Food Pantry at Hines VA

​ The Kane County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) program is proud...
Burlington Community Fire Protection District Chief Mike Tiedt, during a Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Committee meeting

Bilingual Kane County 911 Telecommunicator Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

​An employee of Kane County Emergency Communications (KaneComm) was re...
(l-to-r) Kaitlin Liu of Maple Park, Grace Bourbon of West Dundee and Alaina Nelson-Carrillo of Aurora each received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest honor.

Three Kane County Girl Scouts Receive Prestigious 'Gold Award'

Three students from Kane County will each receive the Girl Scout Gold ...
Its wings angled toward the afternoon sun, a red admiral soaks up some warming rays at Delnor Woods Park in St. Charles

Good Natured: Red Admirals

​I don't think of admirals often (you can blame my family's Army herit...
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...