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Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks

Independence Day Fireworks Shows Across Kane County - Where to Watch Them

​Aurora - July 3, 2024Fireworks: RiverEdge Park 360 N...
Large tree downed in recent storms

Elburn Tornado Brings Number to Seven in Kane County in 12 Months

​​Crews from the National Weather Service (NWS) surveyed damage f...
Picture of Anna Green Showerman accepting the Purple Heart Medal on behalf of her late father World War II U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John W. Green.

Family Presented Local WWII Hero’s Medals After 80 Years with Assistance from Kane County

​A years-long effort to posthumously bestow military decorations to a ...
Pictures courtesy of Kane County ROE

Kane County ROE Holds Crisis Reunification Training

This month, the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) hosted ...
Perched atop a small hackberry tree, a male red-winged blackbird eyes a curious naturalist walking along the Fox River Trail in Geneva.

Good Natured: Red-Winged Blackbird Season

​Every year about this time, certain wild neighbors start making headl...
Kane County staff and Board members enjoy Swedish Days.

Kane County Joins in Swedish Days Parade

​Kane County staff and Board members enjoyed walking in the Grand Para...
Kane County Blood Drive

Thank You - Kane County Government Blood Drive Exceeds Expectations

The recent Kane County Government blood drive, held in collaboration w...
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High Get a DUI

The Kane County Sheriff Plans Stepped-up Traffic Enforcement for July Fourth Holiday

As Independence Day approaches, the Kane County Sheriff is gearing up ...
Meet Xena!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Xena

​“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet...
Kane County Employee Annual Milestone Recognition Event

Kane County Employee Milestone Recognition Event

In June, 64 Kane County employees were honored for reaching significan...
Night sky

Kane County Forest Preserve District to Implement New Lighting Policy to Protect Night Sky

​The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is set to launch a new in...
Miles from home, a displaced cicada sits, silently, as his next adventure awaits.

Good Natured: Cicadas Under Pressure

​The other day I was puttering in the garage and listening, as I often...