Around Town

Beth Drenel during a Children's Free Prepardness Class in 2024

​Carpentersville Fire Leads to Unexpected Prevention Effort - Free Smoke Detectors

A house fire in Carpentersville on Sunday, March 30, 2025, claime...
Newsletters can be a great way to stay updated on local news and happenings

Stay Informed Kane County - Community Newsletters and Websites

​Local government plays a vital role in serving residents, but getting...
Meet Root Beer!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Root Beer

​“A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem...
ICC Crossing Safety Improverment Program

Major Projects Set to Enhance Safety at Rail Crossings in Kane County

​Kane County continues to make strides in transportation safety, with ...
The Aurora Financial Empowerment center helps residents reduce debt, build savings, improve credit, and access safe banking options—all essential steps toward long-term financial stability.

Aurora Financial Empowerment Center Helps Families Build Better Financial Futures

The Aurora Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) has been providing free,...
Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive, is a year-long campaign to raise awareness about the importance of mental health

Kane County Health Department Launches New Mental Health Campaign - Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has launched Connect with Ka...
Meet Mr. Mister

Kane County Pet of the Week - Mr. Mister

​“Time spent with cats is never wasted...
Gunnar Anderson in 1978 as a 20-arce parcel preserve in Geneva was named after him

100 Years of Conservation: Honoring the Legacy of Kane County’s Forest Preserve Leaders

As the Forest Preserve District of Kane County marks a century of cons...
Theodia Gillespie, Dianne Engram, Kay Page, Jamie Mosser, Carla Dennis, and Nina Hunter

State's Attorney Jamie Mosser Accepts Women of Power Award

​Kane County State's Attorney Jamie L...
Bunker Road Extension at Bunker and Keslinger Road

Bunker Road Extension Project to Add Fifth Roundabout to Kane County Roads

​Kane County is moving forward with the long-planned Bunker Road Exten...
Tom Rickert (center)

Driving Progress: KDOT’s Tom Rickert Earns Top Honors for Transforming Kane County Transportation

​Along with the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) receivin...