Education

2024 Earth Day celebrations are being held throughout Kane County.

Earth Day Celebrations in Kane County

​Earth Day celebrations are taking place in a number of Kane County co...
Burlington Community Fire Protection District Chief Mike Tiedt, during a Kane County Judicial and Public Safety Committee meeting

Bilingual Kane County 911 Telecommunicator Recognized for Life-Saving Actions

​An employee of Kane County Emergency Communications (KaneComm) was re...
(l-to-r) Kaitlin Liu of Maple Park, Grace Bourbon of West Dundee and Alaina Nelson-Carrillo of Aurora each received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the organization's highest honor.

Three Kane County Girl Scouts Receive Prestigious 'Gold Award'

Three students from Kane County will each receive the Girl Scout Gold ...
Its wings angled toward the afternoon sun, a red admiral soaks up some warming rays at Delnor Woods Park in St. Charles

Good Natured: Red Admirals

​I don't think of admirals often (you can blame my family's Army herit...
Kane County Coroner's Office

Kane County Coroner Secures Funding to Elevate Efforts in Opioid Overdose Prevention and Death Investigations

​Kane County is the recipient of two substantial grants aimed at tackl...
The Kane County Board issues a proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Proclamation Honors Kane County Emergency Volunteers

​In appreciation of the service of dedicated volunteers from depa...
Meet Blossom!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Blossom

​“The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother—and they'll...
Sign up to volunteer for Kane County recycling events May 4, July 20 and September 28.

Kane County Recycling Event Impacts and Volunteer Sign Up

​​The sign up for Kane County recycling event volunteers is offic...
As a female yellow-bellied sapsucker methodically drills her sapwells, two flies (left) arrive to inspect her progress and, soon, partake of a sweet treat.  Credit:  Banu R

Good Natured: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

​Ten years ago I purchased a small shelving unit built by a local craf...
Compost bins and rain barrels are available for a limited time through Kane County Recycles, Clean Water for Kane and The Conservation Foundation.

Kane County's Sprout 'n' Spout Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program is Back!

​Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...
ROE Educator of the Year banquet is Friday May 3, 2024

48th Kane County Educator of the Year Draws Record Number of Nominations

​The Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) says it received a...