Around Town

Former Chief Judge Clint Hull

Former Chief Judge Hull Retires from Kane County

Family, friends, and well-wishers gathered recently at the Kane County...
Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Mobile Command Center

Kane County National Preparedness Month Touch-A-Truck Event

​Kane County is celebrating National Preparedness Month in September w...
Sailor is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

KCAC Pet of the Week: Sailor

​She hasn't sailed the seven seas and she's not finding Nemo or stalki...
Robin, Ted and Tamara Getzelman

Proclamation for Mott's Lounge and a Century of Business

​The Kane County Board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing...
Although they lack chlorophyll, ghost pipes are bona-fide plants.  Their roots draw nourishment from nearby fungi in the soil and their nodding flowers are pollinated by bees, flies and ants.

Good Natured: Ghost Pipes

​A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to head north, to the forested ...
Gyorr Ave and US Route 20 on Randall Road

Kane County Division of Transportation Begins Overnight Crack Sealing on Randall Road

​Night time pavement crack sealing on Randall Road is scheduled to beg...
View of Burlington Road near Kings Mill Drive in Campton Hills

New Signs Enhance School Bus Safety in Campton Hills

​As students across Kane County return to school, motorists traveling ...
Kane County residents celebrate National Night Out at the Sheriff's Office.

Weather Didn't Damper National Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office

​The clouds and drizzle didn't damper the celebration of National...
Volunteers collected many books

Kane County Recycling By the Numbers - When's the Next Event?

​The Recycling Extravaganza held on July 20 drew more than 600 visitor...
Volunteer working in the garden

Annual Kane County Government Volunteer Garden Blooms with New Surprises

In its third year, the Kane County Government Volunteer Garden is bl...
Geothermal Power Hour

Kane County Geothermal Power Hour

Did you know your own backyard has the potential to be an energy sour...