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Kane County Regional Superintendent Patricia Dal Santo shows some of the new school supplies that ROE has to help Kane County students have a successful school experience.  Photo credit:  Kane County ROE

Kane County ROE Ensures Students in Need Have School Supplies

The Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) makes sure needy st...
Several events will be held in Kane County to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11.

Events Throughout Kane County Commemorate 9/11

​A number of public events commemorating 9/11 will be held in towns an...
Motorists should expect traffic delays on Route 38 beginning September 12.

Expect Traffic Delays on Illinois Rt. 38 Beginning September 12

Drivers who use Illinois Route 38 in Kane County should plan ahea...
Celebrate farming traditions and attend the 128th Big Rock Plowing Match and Festival.

128th Big Rock Plowing Match and Festival to be Held September 16-18

​The small agricultural community of Big Rock is the site of big famil...
A family of white-tailed deer cross the Gilman Trail in Aurora in winter.

'Chronic Wasting Disease' in Deer Subject of IDNR Meetings in Northern Illinois

​Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a fatal disease that impacts the cen...
This interesting artifact is the cast skin, or exoskeleton, of a dragonfly nymph that has emerged from the water and molted into adulthood.

Good Natured: The Season of Shed Skins

​Well, it's that time of year again, the Season of Shed Skins...
Rail Strike Averted

Metra Trains to Operate as Scheduled

Metra has announced that commuter trains will run as scheduled after a...
Paddling down the Fox River is just one of many outdoor activities you can enjoy during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Kane County Offers 'Staycation' Holiday Activities for All Ages

​ If Labor Day weekend plans call for a 'staycation', Kane County...
Kane County Expungement Clinic

Reclaim Your Future: Kane County Expungement Clinic

• Learn about procedures to file your Petition to Expunge and/or Seal ...
The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora has been named 'Best Project' in Landscape & Urban Development.

RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora Named A 'Best Project'

​The RiverEdge Park Pedestrian Bridge in Aurora, Illinois has been na...
The newly-opened West Hall at Aurora University caters to juniors and seniors and also includes space for students enrolled in its Pathways program for autism.  Photo credit:  Aurora University

Aurora University Opens Inclusive Residence Hall

​Aurora University has opened a new residence hall, supporting the uni...
No Questions Asked Gun Buy-Back

UPDATE: Kane County Hosts Gun Buy-Back Program

UPDATEOver 100 guns were turned over during a buyback program hosted b...