Community Involvement

Take the Cottage Food Training Course anytime, anywhere through the University of Illinois Extension.

Online Cottage Food Training Course Teaches How to Run a Home-Based Food Business

​Do you want to take your culinary skills to the next level and ventur...
Kane County Board Member Mavis Bates, chair of the Board's Energy and Environmental Committee, holds the EPA Green Power certificate during this week's Board meeting.

Kane County Receives National Award for Use of Green Power

​Kane County has been recognized as a Green Power Partner by the Envir...
Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...
Kane County Recycling Volunteers

Kane County’s Annual Recycling Extravaganza Draws Numbers Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan, 778 vehicl...
Block Party in a Box

‘Block Party in a Box’ Rolled Out to Elgin Residents

The City of Elgin announces its ‘Block Party in a Box’ is available fo...
Rusty Crayfish

There Are Underwater Invaders in Kane County Local Streams and Rivers

There are underwater invaders in our local streams and rivers and we w...
The inaugural Frida Fest celebrating the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will be held in downtown Aurora on Sunday.

Inaugural Frida Fest Sunday in Aurora

​The inaugural Frida Fest will  be held in downtown Aurora on Sun...
Lewis Medina/Picture Courtesy of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission news release

Carnegie Award for Heroism Bestowed on Two in Kane County

The prestigious Carnegie Medal is the latest accolade for Aurora resid...
A beloved family tradition returns for its 153rd year.

Kane County Fair Returns for 153rd Year!

Save the date for the 153rd Kane County Fair and Festival July 13-17...
Reaction to Gun Violence in Highland Park

Standing with the Community of Highland Park

​From the Kane County State's Attorney's Office / Facebook PageWe sta...
The Village of Burlington was one of 18 recipients statewide of an Illinois EPA grant.

Village of Burlington Receives Illinois EPA Grant to Develop Sewer Plan

​The Village of Burlington in Kane County is one of 18 statewide ...
The Cybersecurity team of Bryant Velasco of Streamwood and Debora Culajay of Elgin placed eighth in the nation.

ECC Students Top 10 in SkillsUSA National Championship

Elgin Community College (ECC) career and technical students&...