Community Involvement

Where woodpeckers excavate on houses depends on a number of factors

Good Natured - The Woodpecker

​With apologies to Edgar Allan Poe, I offer you the following recap of...
Meet Penny, again!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Penny

​“Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog...
Meet McFlurry

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - McFlurry

​“My cat is not insane, she's just a really good actress...
Dr. Deanna Oliver and John Jonak

Kane County Regional Office of Education Announces Changes to Leadership Team

​The Kane County Regional Office of Education is pleased to share the ...
Energy Rebates and Incentives

Kane County’s Guide to Energy Rebates and Incentives

​Looking to save money on home improvements while making your home mor...
The Kane County Family Division Staff offering a painting activity to Treatment Court Participants

Kane County's Art Therapy

​What began as a wall-decorating project for the recently renovated Ka...
Know your leaves

Kane County's Advice? Leave the Leaves

​Most people come to the Kane County Recycling webpages looking for in...
Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee

Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning 2.0

Recently, the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee hel...
Kane County Approves Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

​Kane County Adopts Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

The Kane County Board has approved a balanced budget of $416...
The Cooper’s hawk, right, and sharp-shinned hawk look very similar but, it turns out, are not as closely related as once thought.  Credit iStock/Mr. Leonard Photography

Good Natured: Cooper's Taxonomy

​I remember exactly where I was when I read the news...
“Guardians”

Kane County Forest Preserve to Mark 100th Anniversary with Land Restoration and Art Display

The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with t...
Blair Peters, far right, with his trainee Maui

Kane County Staffer's Volunteer Work Showcased on National TV

Blair Peters, Kane County’s Technical Coordinator, is making a differe...