Community Involvement

Blair Peters with Frisbee

There’s a New Dog in Town: Meet Frisbee

For a second time, the Kane County board room is doubling as a classr...
Bill Poss of Aurora shows some of the items he will auction off during the Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center online auction July 26-27.  The iconic Aurora establishment closed after 41 years in business.  Photo by Al Benson

Get a Slice of History During Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center Online Auction

​Loyal patrons and fans of the iconic Luigi's Pizza and Fun Cente...
Kane County has returned to what the CDC is designating as "high" community COVID-19 level.

Kane County COVID-19 Community Level Returns to "High"

Kane County has returned to what the CDC is designating as “high"...
Fireworks over Elgin/Photo from City of Elgin News Release

City of Elgin Hosting "End of Summer Bash” Featuring Concert, Food Trucks and Fireworks

​The City of Elgin is hosting its "End of Summer Bash" on Fr...
National Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office will include a number of activities such as a K-9 demonstration.

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 2

Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands across ...
The 10-day Intelligentsia Cup racing series kicks off Friday, July 22 in West Dundee.

Intelligentsia Cup Pro Racing Series Kicks Off in West Dundee July 22

Professional cyclists from across the world will converge on West...
no appointment necessary

Free Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic August 3 in Elgin

​Vaccine ClinicFree Covid -19 VaccinesWednesday August 3, 20224:00...
With assistance from wildlife biologists from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, American kestrel chicks in the Kane County nest box program are weighed, measured and banded.       Photo credit:  John Heneghan

Good Natured: The American Kestrel- Part II

After last week's column on American kestrels, a few folks contacted m...
Kane County resident Noah Schultz of Aurora was drafted in the first round by his hometown team, the Chicago White Sox.  Photo credit:  White Sox Facebook page.

White Sox Draft 18-Year-Old Auroran In First Round

​It's been a whirlwind summer for 18 year-old Noah Schultz of Aur...
Emma's Landing in Geneva

Working to Find Solutions: Affordable Workforce Housing in Kane County

Affordable housing is a pressing issue in Kane County for residents, c...
A $400,000 state grant will allow Presidential Park in Algonquin to build a new playground, challenge course and open-air pavillion.

Algonquin Receives $400,000 State Grant For Presidential Park

​Presidential Park in the Village of Algonquin will get a major faceli...