Community Involvement

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Theis gives closing remarks at the learning event and thanks Superintendent Mike Davis (seated immediately to her right) for leading a discussion on the lived experiences of detained youth.

“Youth Are Worth It” Learning Event for Juvenile Detention Facilities held in the 16th Judicial Circuit

​On October 9, 2024, Kane County's 16th Judicial Circuit hosted I...
Kane County Certified Naturalist Sue Mikowski takes an up-close look at the keeled scales of a water snake during a KCCN field trip.

Good Natured: Kane County Certified Naturalists

​When was the last time you looked at the keeled scales on a water sna...
Meet Piggly Wiggly

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Piggly Wiggly

​“The best way to get a puppy to do something is to make it fun for hi...
Rendering of Esther Granger by Forensic Artist

Decades-Old Mystery of Skull Found in Kane County Solved with Modern DNA Technology

​The identity of a partial skull found behind a wall in a Batavia home...
Mobile Winter Weather Donation Bus

Help Keep Kane County Warm this Winter

The Kane County Office of Emergency Management is hosting a winter clo...
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Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Butter Burger

​Cats are connoisseurs of comfort...
This earthen pot, smaller than a dime, is the work of a Eumenes potter wasp. The open hole indicates this nest is empty; a nest with an egg inside will be sealed at the lip and should be left in place.

Good Natured: Potter Wasp's Nest

​Some folks live in houses decorated with sophisticated 'objets d’art'...
Teaching kids how to prepare and reaction to  a disaster

Free Classes to Prepare All Ages for Emergencies and Disasters

As we have all witnessed with the recent hurricanes and the devastatio...
A turkey vulture, or TV, warily guards its dinner. The bird’s nearly naked head is an adaptation to its diet, which is nearly 100% carrion.

Good Natured: Nature’s Dinner Guests in Kane County

When I was a kid, eating out was pretty big deal...
New Roadway in Northern Kane County Built, in part, to Spur Economic Growth

Kane County Board Approves Strategic Economic Development Plan to Navigate Future Growth

The Kane County Board has approved a comprehensive Economic Developmen...
Kane County's Rick Kroman

Kane County Emergency Volunteer Responds to Hurricane Disaster Call

For 14 years, Rich Kroman has been a volunteer with the Kane County Of...
Some Kane County communities have established new Trick or Treating hours this year.

Trick or Treating Hours in Kane County

​Kane County communities are gearing up for Halloween, and some have c...