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Proud parents with Leap Day baby Ellie of Gilberts.

Five Kane County Families Welcome Leap Day Babies

​After a day without any births at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin,...
Sign up for the Kane County Community Blood Drive

Kane County Community Blood Drive March 27, 2024

Kane County, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host...
Historic Reckinger farm / Picture Credit ABC 7 Chicago

Storm Damage in Kane County after Four Confirmed Tornadoes

​The National Weather Service Chicago has confirmed four tornadoe...
Illinois and FEMA Floodplain Management Webinars

Illinois and FEMA Floodplain Management Webinars

Illinois and FEMA monthly webinar series continues...
Smaller than most geese, the Ross's goose is an unusual sighting in Kane County.  Photo credits: Gordon Garcia

Good Natured: The Ross's Goose

​It's that time of year again folks—spring waterfowl migration...
Rendering of New Supportive Housing at 550 2nd Ave. in Aurora

New Affordable Housing Plan

​A new collaborative project is set to transform a former school build...
March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Kane County Area Free Emergency Preparedness Class

​Severe Weather Preparedness Month is March, and Kane County's Office ...
What's on Your Ballot for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

What's on Your Ballot for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

Do you know what is on your March 19, 2024 Primary ballot or where to ...
Kane County Recycling Guide

Kane County 2024 Recycling Events - Green Guide

Kane County Recycles is out with a new Green Guide suggestions and dir...
This hairy woodpecker, identified by the size of its bill rather than its plumage, this winter has been an infrequent visitor to a birdfeeder in Campton Township. Credit:  Leslie Martin

Good Natured: Color Conundrum in Birds

​Last week when we took a look at the life and times of the hairy wood...
Perspective -  Black History Month

Local Perspective - Black History Month

​It’s Black History month and I’ve been asked to answer the question “...
Meet Tortellini!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Tortellini

​“I hope people don't take kittens on a whim, like they would a toy, t...