Around Town

Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog and Julie Yurko, President and CEO of the Northern Illinois Food Bank

Kane County Leaders Convene Roundtable on Food Access and SNAP Benefits

The Kane County Board Chairman, along with the Northern Illinois Food ...
 Maddie’s Mitten March collects winter clothing for local families in need.

Kane County Partners with Maddie’s Mitten March for Winter Clothing Drive

​For several years, Kane County has teamed up with Maddie’s Mitten Mar...
Meet Trombone

Kane County Pet of the Week - Trombone

​“Cats don't like change without their consent...
Captain provides comfort to children and adults in his role as a facility dog for the Kane County Children's Advocacy Center. Photo credits: Izabella Cyran

Meet Captain: A Dog with a Cause

​​Captain, a two-year-old Labrador Retriever, may not wear a cape, but...
Discover where to find locally sourced ingredients and delicious pies baked right here in our community

A Slice of Home: Celebrate the Holidays with Locally Grown and Baked Goodness in Kane County

​Only 5% of the food eaten in Illinois is locally grown — but this hol...
Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog meets with Farmers Steve and Dale Pitstick during a harvest in a cornfield in Hamsphire

Out in the Field - Harvesting Up Close

​Kane County Board Chairman Joins Pitstick Family for a Day of Corn Ha...
Find a local food pantry or meal program

Kane County Health Department Shares Resources Following SNAP Benefit Reductions

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is reminding residents that ...
Meet Biscuit and Gravy

Kane County Pet of the Week - Biscuit and Gravy

​“If I had a dollar for every time my cat made me smile, I would be th...
Kane County Courthouse onThird Street in Geneva Illuminated Green for Operation Green Light

Kane County Illuminates Buildings in Green to Honor Veterans

The Kane County Board has proclaimed November 4–11, 2025, as Veterans’...
This harvest reflects months of hard work and dedication, though the year has brought its share of challenges.

Healthy Harvest: Supporting Farmers Through Uncertain Times

As the fall season draws to a close, Kane County’s farmers are finishi...
Meet Tuba, who was recently adopted.

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Adoption Successes

​Kane County Animal Control continues to celebrate the successful adop...
 Loop the Cart, the mascot of the Feed the Cart campaign

“Feed the Cart" Campaign Launches to Boost Recycling Across Kane County and the Chicago Region

Kane County is partnering with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) an...