Education

Halloween is Thursday October 31

Where to Find a Pumpkin Patch or Farm in Kane County

​​When it comes to pumpkins, Illinois rules the patch...
The recent Friday the 13th started off unlucky for this great horned owl, but got better when rescuers arrived.  The owl's third eyelid is visible on its right eye, but the eye itself was uninjured.

Good Natured: A Great Horned Owl Rescue

​The call came in at 8 a...
Support for Local Growers

Kane County Launches $755,000 Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program to Support Local Growers

​Kane County Launches $755,000 Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program ...
Cover featuring a full-page drone photo taken directly above Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva

Enjoy Illinois Magazine Dives into Kane County's Fox River Communities

​State and regional tourism officials gathered recently to l...
Door placard outside the New Kane County Forensic Lab

Kane County's Forensic Lab's Expansion Plans on Track with Federal Grant

​Kane County has formally accepted nearly $1 million in federal fundin...
Kane County Treasurer's Office

Questions about Where to Pay Unpaid Property Taxes

​There have been inquiries regarding unpaid property taxes, and where&...
Robbon Cutting for New Small Business Development Center

Kane County Launches First-Ever Corrections Based Small Business Development Center

​The Kane County Sheriff's Office has launched a groundbreaking divers...
Although large, even snapping turtles like this one—which is the size and color of a large watermelon—can fall victim to fishing line. (photo by Keith Falato)

A Snappy Rescue

​Snapping turtles, I think we can all agree, have an image problem...
Kane County FY2025 Proposed Budget Available for Public Review

Kane County FY2025 Proposed Budget Available for Public Review

​The Kane County Board has placed a draft of the 2025 Fiscal Year (FY)...
Isabel Ocon pictured in the Center with Court Services Directors and service providers

Veteran Kane County Employee Named 2024 Probation Officer of the Year

Kane County juvenile probation officer Isabel Ocon has been honored wi...
Meet Sushi!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Sushi

​No cat purrs unless someone is around to listen...