Community Involvement

Gun lock with Key

The Kane County Health Department Offers Free Gun Locks to Gun Owners, Retailers

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is offering free gun locks t...
Meet Enzo!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“I'm for the unconditional love of dogs...
Commuters who enroll in the RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program can save up to 40% on commuting costs next year.

Commuters Savings Possible Through New Transit Fare Program

​​​​Workers who use public transit to commute to their job could be en...
All children under the age of 16 - even infants - are required to have a valid passport for air travel to another country.

Don't Overlook Baby When Planning International Travel

​They might not take up a lot of space in an airplane seat, but all ch...
Kids and Social Media

U-46 School District Joins Nationwide Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies

​U-46 Elgin Area School district is joining a nationwide lawsuit again...
Randall Over 90 Map

Randall Over 90 Public Information Meeting Summary Available

​Public Information Meeting Summary AvailableThe Kane County Division ...
Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog, Howard Miller with Brady Against Gun Violence, County Board Member Bill Tarver

Kane County Board Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month Through Proclamation

The Kane County Board has overwhelmingly approved a proclamation recog...
Briefly detained in the name of science, this female wolf spider displays a distinctive Lycosidae behavior:  carrying her brood upon her back.

Good Natured: Wolf Spiders

​We're probably all familiar with the saga of the Itsy Bitsy Spider--h...
Kane County Creates Bereavement Group for People Grieving an Overdose Death

Kane County Creates Bereavement Group for People Grieving an Overdose Death

​The number of drug-related overdose deaths in the nation is staggerin...
September is National Preparedness Month

September 2023 National Preparedness Month: Are You Ready?

Every day Illinois residents face natural, technological, chemical and...
Meet Molly!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“Of all the things God created, from sunrises and rainbows, to black ...