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Beith House in St. Charles

Kane County Awards Over $1 Million in Grand Victoria Riverboat Funds to Community Projects

The Kane County Board has approved more than $1 million in funding for...
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Hampshire

New Viewing Platform Proposed for Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve

​The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with plans...
First meeting of a new disaster recovery committee

Kane County Launches “Disaster Ready Kane” to Strengthen Community Disaster Recovery

Earlier this month, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OE...
Electronic recycling from past event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring eworks

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
Bicycles collected during past recycling event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring Hesed House and Flat Can Recycling

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
KDOT trucks ready for snow operations (picture taken in 2024)

Kane County Approves Radio Upgrade to Improve Communication for Transportation Crews

​The Kane County Board has approved the purchase of 93 new handheld an...
Meet Mater!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Mater ADOPTED

​“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes...
Association for Individual Development (AID) is providing crucial support through its 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile crisis response teams.

AID Crisis Unit Offers 24/7 Mental Health Support, Safety Tech, and a Place to Heal

​As mental and behavioral health demands grow in Illinois, the Associa...
Plan Paves Way for Final Round of Federal Roadway Safety Funding

Kane County Safety Action Plan - Safer Roads for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and High-Risk Areas Across Kane County

The Kane County Safety Action Plan​ (SAP) was developed by theKan...
State moves closer to implementing universal childhood lead testing in 2026

More Kane County ZIP Codes Identified as High Risk for Pediatric Lead Poisoning

On July 1, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released an...
The project focuses on promoting the use of smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47% while still maintaining a healthy lawn.

Kane County Launches Smart Sprinkler Pilot Program to Promote Water Conservation and Lower Utility Costs

Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve wa...