Community Involvement

Rain barrels and compost bins will be available again for a limited time only through a special spring sale.

Kane County's Annual Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program Returns For Limited Time

​Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...
It was a banner year in funding awards for the Kane County Division of Transportation in 2022.

2022 Banner Year for KDOT Funding Awards

​The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) was awarded more th...
Reunion of the Dogs Kane County Employee Blair Peters has Worked With

Kane County Board Meetings Play Critical Role in Training Service Dogs

Since December of 2021 the Kane County Board has been an enthusiastic ...
Cellophane bee tunnels resemble ant hills, but the hole is larger.

Good Natured: Warmer Weather Brings Out the Bees

​The other day I was at Delnor Woods Park in St...
High Pressure Sodium vs LED

Sustainable Light Technology Coming to Kane County Roads

 The Kane County Division of Transportation has started a 3-year ...
Kane County Emergency Communications (KaneComm)

Kane County Recognizes KaneComm During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

​National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held annually durin...
Geneva Listening Session Held in March

Climate Action Implementation Plan Listening Session in Elgin

Get involved in protecting the future of Kane County by attending an ...
Uncut grass is an example of a concern a typical property maintenance inspection may include.

Kane County's New Property Code Enforcement Division

​​Kane County has opened a new Property Code Enforcement Division...
Kane County Spring Campaign Sign Recycling

Kane County Spring Campaign Sign Recycling

​If you were a candidate or had signs up for the  April 4 el...
As social birds that are aerial insectivores, purple martins require treeless open space around their housing.  Photo Credit:  William Sherman

Good Natured: Purple Martins

​According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, North America is home to...
Dopey is Ready to be Adopted!

Kane County Animal Control Adoptable Pet of the Week

It’s not easy being a small black kitten in this ginormous world ...
Mural Planned for 7 N. Jackson in East Dundee

Mural and Artist Selected for Public Art Project in East Dundee

A few months ago, the East Dundee Arts Council solicited a Request for...