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Kane County Walk, Bike, Roll to School 2021

Walk Bike & Roll to School Day is October 12, 2022!

Students and their families are encouraged to participate in the upcom...
Halloween Is Monday Oct 31

Pumpkin Patches/Farms in Kane County

According to the University of Illinois Extension, Illinois is the top...
The Illinois Department of Aging says certain older adults and retirees need to fill out proper paperwork in order to receive the $300 property tax rebate.

Certain Retirees Need to Submit Form for Property Tax Rebate

​The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging older adults a...
Peck Farm in Geneva

Capture Kane / Peck Farm

​Thank you, Mark Falcone of Geneva, for sending this picture of the ev...
More than 50 Aurora religious leaders gathered during the UN's International Day of Peace to launch the new Aurora Interfaith Alliance.

More Than 50 Religious Leaders in Aurora Convene for Peace and Faith

​More than 50 religious leaders convened on the United Nation's I...
Several mobile apps are helping to reduce hunger and food waste in Kane County, providing residents with deep discounts at restaurants and grocery stores.

Kane County Restaurants and Supermarkets Using Mobile Apps to Reduce Hunger and Food Waste

​It seems wrong that so much edible food is landfilled (about 3...
Floodplain Awareness Week

2022 Kane County Virtual Floodplain Awareness Open House

Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources invites yo...
Kane County Health Department

Fourth Annual Kane Health Counts Symposium

Health care providers, mental health professionals, school personne...
The eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, gets its scientific name from its tyrant-like approach to territory defense, which can include defensive strikes at squirrels, crows and even hawks. Photo credit:  US Fish & Wildlife

Good Natured: It's Greek to Me

​I've been in a literature sort of mood recently, and have come to rea...
This Saturday parents and caregivers can get free car seat safety checks.

Free Car Seat Safety Checks Saturday September 24

​Studies show that four out of every five car seats are installed inco...
Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Katy Flannagan was named a 2022 MADD Hero by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Named 2022 MADD Hero

Mothers Against Drunk Driving has named Kane County Assistant State's ...
Kane County has many ways to get involved during Hunger Action Month.

Hunger Action Month Provides Opportunity to Help During Difficult Times

​There are many ways to get involved in Kane County during Hunger Acti...