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If you've got a naturalist on your gift list, there's still time to track down some of these tried-and-true favorites, including pants with pockets, lip balm and multitools.

Good Natured: Gift Ideas for the Naturalist

​With the ho-ho-holiday gift-giving deadline just around the corner, I...
Julia Thvong, Preservation Planner, Shaua Wiet and Kane County Board Chairmann Corinne Pierog

Kane County Pays Tribute to Longtime Volunteer

The Kane County Board paid tribute to longtime history preservation vo...
As of April, there are now five dispensaries in Kane County

Adult-use Cannabis Sales Tax Revenue in Kane County

​During a presentation to the Kane County Board's Finance committee, i...
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Sustainable Celebrations: A Guide to an Eco-Friendly Holiday

With the holiday's right around the corner, it is a busy time of the y...
Snapshot of Housing Market and Ability to Find an Affordable Home

Searching for a Place to Call Home in Kane County

In November, Eileen McNamee, the Executive Director of PADS of Elgin, ...
Meet Poppy!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Poppy

“There's just something about dogs that makes you feel good...
Initiatives to coordinate access to treatment and resources to support youth and families.

Federal Rescue Funds Drive Kane County's Mental Health Enhancement Initiatives

​The Kane County Board has allocated nearly $10 million in federal pan...
The "fluff" in this photo is milkweed floss, carried up to a vacated bird nest by an industrious mouse. Buoyant, soft and water resistant, milkweed floss is a material with many desirable characteristics.

Good Natured: Milkweed Floss

​Let's take a moment, shall we, during this festive time of year, to c...
Annual Holiday Giving Program

CASA Kane County Launches 2023 Annual Holiday Giving Program to Bring Joy and Support to Children in Foster Care

​CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care ...
Recycling Holiday Lights

Have Your Holiday Lights Lost Their Twinkle? Here's an Interactive Map for Recycling

​Putting up the holiday lights can be a chore, and it's even more frus...
Jim Benes

Batavia Resident Takes People Back to 'Christmas Past'

​For decades, Jim Benes of Batavia has been taking the public on a nos...
Vendors can become pre-qualified to do business with Kane County

Vendors can Pre-Qualify Online Under Kane County's new Responsible Bidder Ordinance

 On August 8, 2023, the Kane County Board approved a Responsible ...
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