Around Town

Map of Kane County Businesses in Illinois Makers Madness Contest

UPDATE Kane County Companies Advance in Statewide Makers Madness Contest

​UPDATE #2:  Three Kane County, based products and compa...
On a sunny day in April 2014, persons unknown left this box of bunnies at Ferson Creek Fen in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Pet Rabbits Make Lousy Easter Gifts

​​Note: Today's column first ran in April 2014...
Adoption Success!

Adoption Success - CASA Volunteers Make A Difference in the Life of a Child

​Among the complexities of the court system, there are dedicated indiv...
Federal Funding for Forensic Lab in Kane County

Kane County Forensic Science Center Receives over $900,000 in Federal Funding

The Kane County Coroner's Office has been awarded $963,000 to fund an ...
Kane County Board Celebrates Women's History Month

Women's History Month Celebrated in Kane County

​Women make up less than half of the Kane County Board...
After being counted, measured and sexed, tiger salamanders in the St. Charles Park monitoring program are released in their  breeding pond.  The presence of a healthy population of salamanders is an indicator of a healthy habitat.

Good Natured: Salamander Season

​My three-year-old self couldn't believe her eyes...
Picture of 4-H Team who Visited the Kane County Government Center

4-H Government Day in Kane County

For three decades, 4-H Government Day has provided an i...
Kane County's grant program supports projects that help strengthen Kane County communities and improve the quality of life for area residents.

Community Reinvestment: Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Applications Now Available

 The Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment announced today...