Community Involvement

Kimchi

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week: Kimchi

​“I love (cats), they are so nice and selfish...
Bliss/Main/Fabyan Intersection Reconstruction Project

Bliss/Main/Fabyan Intersection Reconstruction Project Update

​ROAD CLOSURE: Bliss Road will closed October 16, 2023 ...
The Kane County Sheriff's Office "Fall Into Giving" Community Blood Drive will be held on November 7.

Kane County Sheriff's Office Community Blood Drive November 7

​The Kane County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Fall Into Giving&...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced multiple Kane County infrastructure projects totaling more than $177 million.

IDOT Announces Multiple Kane County Capital Projects to Improve Infrastructure

​Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Tr...
Kane County Third Street Courthouse in Geneva

Reflections on Kane County Historic Preservation

​The Kane County Historic Preservation Commission is charged with acce...
Hundreds of households took advantage of the final event this year of Kane County's Recycling program.

Recycling by the Numbers and New Options for Unwanted Meds

​​​The final event of Kane County's Recycling program for this year di...
Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog got her flu shot and encourages others to do the same

Who Needs a Flu Shot?

​Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is an infection of th...
Icarus the red-tailed hawk, rendered flightless and nearly featherless by a landfill flame, today is fully recovered and flying free.  Photo credit:  Cheryl Smith

Good Natured: Icarus the Red-Tailed Hawk Recovers

​“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...
Lend your voice today!

Kane County Health Department Requests Community's Help in Assessing Health Needs

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is asking for the community'...
Kane County Courtroom

Landmark Public Dashboard Shares Cashless Bail Data in Kane County

​Kane County has launched a new SAFE-T Act dashboard that provides the...
Operation Trick or Treat is scheduled for Friday October 27, 2023 at the Elgin Community College Gymnasium (Building J 1700 Spartan Drive) in Elgin, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Halloween Event Offers Free Treats at Public Health Training Exercise

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) will be handing out goodies ...
This Monday, Columbus Day, marks 45 years that Arthur the ornate box turtle has lived as a pet.  His longevity, as well as improved conservation laws prohibiting the capture of other wild turtles, are worth celebrating.

Good Natured: Ornate Box Turtles

​Okay Good Natured readers, pop quiz...