Community Involvement

Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the structural integrity of bridges on Kane County highways

A Closer Look Helps Ensure Safety on Kane County Bridges

​​Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the stru...
Meet Fluffy

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Fluffy

​“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment...
2024 Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Applications are in the mail

Kane County Highlights Two Separate Exemptions for Senior Citizen Taxpayers:

The Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (commonly called the “Senior Ex...
Lyndsay Hartman

Kane County Health Department Previews Opioid Awareness Campaign

​On March 20th, the Kane County Health Department's Division of Commun...
Light Pollution

Let the Stars Shine: Embrace Dark Sky Week

​International Dark Sky Week is April 2 from 8:00am until April 8t...
Map of Kane County Businesses in Illinois Makers Madness Contest

UPDATE Kane County Companies Advance in Statewide Makers Madness Contest

​UPDATE #2:  Three Kane County, based products and compa...
On a sunny day in April 2014, persons unknown left this box of bunnies at Ferson Creek Fen in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Pet Rabbits Make Lousy Easter Gifts

​​Note: Today's column first ran in April 2014...
Adoption Success!

Adoption Success - CASA Volunteers Make A Difference in the Life of a Child

​Among the complexities of the court system, there are dedicated indiv...
Kane County Board Celebrates Women's History Month

Women's History Month Celebrated in Kane County

​Women make up less than half of the Kane County Board...
After being counted, measured and sexed, tiger salamanders in the St. Charles Park monitoring program are released in their  breeding pond.  The presence of a healthy population of salamanders is an indicator of a healthy habitat.

Good Natured: Salamander Season

​My three-year-old self couldn't believe her eyes...
Handler – Lt. Michael Wilgosiewicz with Arko

Kane County Sheriff’s Office Announces the Passing of Decorated K9 Arko

​It is with a heavy heart that the Kane County Sheriff's Office announ...