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Plan a road trip to check out the beautiful fall foliage using an online map.

Fall is Officially Here! Plan a Trip to View the Peak Fall Colors with Online Map

​Today is the first official day of fall and the leaves on area trees ...
Several mobile apps are helping to reduce hunger and food waste in Kane County, providing residents with deep discounts at restaurants and grocery stores.

Kane County Restaurants and Supermarkets Using Mobile Apps to Reduce Hunger and Food Waste

​It seems wrong that so much edible food is landfilled (about 3...
Floodplain Awareness Week

2022 Kane County Virtual Floodplain Awareness Open House

Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources invites yo...
Kane County Health Department

Fourth Annual Kane Health Counts Symposium

Health care providers, mental health professionals, school personne...
The eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, gets its scientific name from its tyrant-like approach to territory defense, which can include defensive strikes at squirrels, crows and even hawks. Photo credit:  US Fish & Wildlife

Good Natured: It's Greek to Me

​I've been in a literature sort of mood recently, and have come to rea...
This Saturday parents and caregivers can get free car seat safety checks.

Free Car Seat Safety Checks Saturday September 24

​Studies show that four out of every five car seats are installed inco...
Virgil Gillman Nature Trail

Capture Kane!

​Thank you, Bob Ely of Aurora, for sending this unique picture of the ...
Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Katy Flannagan was named a 2022 MADD Hero by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Named 2022 MADD Hero

Mothers Against Drunk Driving has named Kane County Assistant State's ...
Kane County has many ways to get involved during Hunger Action Month.

Hunger Action Month Provides Opportunity to Help During Difficult Times

​There are many ways to get involved in Kane County during Hunger Acti...
Kane County will hold its next event for document shredding and latex and aerosol paint collection on October 8.

Navigate Safe Paint Disposal with New Map of Drop-Off Locations

​​​Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan receives a s...
The Kane County Board has approved additional funding for the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail project in hopes of enhancing tourism and interest in protecting the river.

Fox River Tourism in Kane County to Get $1.2 Million Boost

​The Kane County Board has approved additional funding for infrastruct...
Think you're seeing monarchs mating?  Look again!  These two butterflies are viceroys, distinguished from monarchs by the dark line across the hindwing and by a host of lifestyle differences.

Good Natured: The Vivacious and Vibrant Viceroy

​I'd wager that most people—even those that don't care for the outdoor...