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Business

Elder Oaks Farmers Market, owned and operated by Quinton and Samantha Babusch

Growing for Kane: From Beginning Farmers to Family Farm at Elder Oaks

Meet the Farmers At the entrance of Primrose Farm, a St...
Cooling centers around Kane County

​Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County

Kane County is expected to experience dangerously high heat indices ra...
Deadline to Apply is July 31, 2025

Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for Kane County’s Homeless Prevention Assistance

Kane County residents struggling to pay rent or utilities — and at ris...
firemen rescue residents from floodwaters on the west side of Aurora during the July 1996 flood

Remembering the 1996 Kane County Flood: What You Need to Know About Flood Risks And Safety

The deadly flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San A...
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...
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...
Rules of the Road - Motorists: Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

Sharing the Road in Summer: A Two-Way Street in Kane County

​Summer in Kane County is a perfect time to be outdoors...
Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing:

New Illinois Laws and Tax Changes Take Effect July 1, 2025

​A new wave of laws and tax changes will take effect in Illinois start...
By 2060, average life expectancy in the U.S. is expected to reach 85.6 years.

Kane County Board Explores Population Growth and the Future Needs of Senior Citizens

​People are living longer—and Kane County is no exception...
Kane County collaborates closely with municipal and economic development partners to attract and retain businesses while building a workforce prepared to meet future needs.

Plotting Progress: One Conversation at a Time During Kane County's Economic Roundtable

​For the past decade, Kane County has brought together key regional pa...
Most fireworks are illegal in Illinois under the law

What’s Legal in Illinois: Fireworks and Novelty Item Guidelines

​Here’s exactly what is allowed under Illinois State Law without a spe...
Blacksmith Acres

Growing for Kane - Blacksmith Acres, Feeds the Soil and Community

​Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...
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