Around Town

The One Earth Film Festival 2023 is being co-sponsored by the Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources.

One Earth Film Festival to Present "Going Circular"

Kane County's Department of Environmental and Water Resources is a co-...
Kane County Chief Judge Clint Hull and Judge Julio Cesar Valdez read to students at Dundee Highlands Elementary School in West Dundee.

Kane County Judges Head to School

​On February 13, 10 judges from the Kane County Sixteenth Ju...
Kane County Division of Transportation Staff Accepts Award

Leadership Program Earns KCDOT Regional Award

The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) has been recognize...
Skunk cabbage is northern Illinois' earliest blooming native wildflower, popping up in late winter in groundwater seeps, springs and fens. Photo by Jill Voegtle.

Good Natured: Skunk Cabbage

​A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with a gentleman who said he's b...
Broccoli is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Pet of the Week

His name is Broccoli after all...
The recent Kane County Sheriff's Office Community Blood Drive impacted and saved 99 lives.

Kane County Blood Drive Saves Lives

Kane County employees and community members rolled up their sleeves du...
Army veteran David Moore of Aurora leads the Kane County Board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Army Veteran Leads County Board Pledge of Allegiance

​Army veteran ​David Moore of Aurora was the invited guest to lea...
Join the Kane County Sheriff's Sharks plunging team for Special Olympics Illinois.

Join the Kane County Sheriff's Sharks Plunging Team for Special Olympics

​Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain and Undersheriff Amy Johnson invite...
Aurora resident Ray Moore celebrates his 100th birthday

Aurora World War II Veteran Turns 100

​Sunday marked the birthday of World War II veteran Ray Moore who...
Alert! Snap Benefit Reduction

Reduction in SNAP Benefits Will Put Additional Demand on Kane County Food Pantries

Families who qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...
It's 'poofy pants' clearly visible, a rough-legged hawk takes off from a weathered perch. Photo credit: Devonyu

Good Natured: Rough-Legged Hawk

​What's more fun than an up-close glimpse of a hawk...
Piper is Available for Adoption at Kane County Animal Control

Adoptable Pet of the Week

It’s hard not to fall immediately in love with little Piper...