Community Involvement

Support Over Stigma

St. Charles Resident Saves Lives by Building Hope

​In 2020, Zoeie Kreiner of St...
Picture of what a typical ice jam looks like

On the Lookout for Ice Jams on the Fox River

​As the suburbs gradually warm after last week's extreme cold, weather...
Rubber Ducky

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Rubbery Ducky

​“The cat's natural charisma ensures that everyone will notice them...
Dasha Pates

Kane County JusticeCorps Fellow Honored with Illinois Leadership Award

Twenty-three-year-old Dasha Pates has been recognized for her work wit...
Having hitchhiked a ride to Illinois from California, and despite a fractured shell, this snail is now living comfortably in a terrarium in DeKalb County.  Photo by Peggy Anesi

Good Natured: Esther Duncan the Hitchhiking Snail

​Growing up we had the best neighbors a kid could hope for: Harry ...
Green Tip

Kane County Recycles Green Tip -- Stryofoam

​There are two known recycling drop-offs in Kane County: Dart...
211 is a free and confidential, information and referral helpline for life challenges

Kane County 211 -- Have Questions? Get Answers

211 is a free and confidential, information and referral helpline for ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 15, 2024

Kane County Government Offices Closed for MLK Day

​Kane County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, ...
Kane County Animal Control offers advice for residents to keep their pets safe during extreme cold temperatures.

Kane County Animal Control Provides Pet Safety Tips for Freezing Winter Temperatures

​As subzero temperatures blanket the area, Kane County Animal Con...
Warming Centers in Kane County

List of Warming Centers in Kane County

There are a number of warming center across Kane County for those seek...
Marcescence not only is a great word, but also an interesting phenomemon to observe in the winter landscape.

Good Natured: Marcescent Trees

​Don't you just love a good word...
Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog and members of KDOT Staff

Kane County Officially Receives State's $17.5 Million for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Project

​Kane County has received its initial state allocation for the Longmea...