Education

On May 16, the Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it would step up enforcement efforts through Memorial Day weekend to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket."

This Memorial Day, Click It - Don't Risk It

​​Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, o...
Map of Batavia Detours to Hall Quarry Beach

Batavia Hall Quarry and Water Street Construction Detours

​There have been questions about alternative routes to Hall Quarry Bea...
Since 2016,  Kane County has helped financially support a total of 317 housing units

Kane County Shares $1.7 Million in Grants for Community Improvement/Affordable Housing

​Since its inception 26 years ago, Kane County has administered $35...
The widow of Steven Chidester honors his memory every year with a message about road safety.

Widow Advocates for Safer Roads in Memory of Kane County Worker

​The widow of a Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) worker w...
Eastern phoebes show a preference for nesting in sheltered locations.  They'll also refurbish and reuse their nests, often returning to the same site year after year.  Credit:  iStock/Carol Hamilton

Good Natured: Eastern Phoebes

​Last month the St...
Kane County Youth Preparedness

Kane County Youth Preparedness

​Kane County Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce tha...
Farmers Markets Across Kane County

Kane County's Farmers Markets: A Seasonal Delight

​Explore this online map​​ for a comprehensive guide to the various fa...
In preparation for the performance of its life, a periodical cicada emerges from its nymphal exoskeleton.  The dark spots behind the eyes are clusters of pigment that will spread across the body as the insect ages.  Photo credit:  Don Cornett/iStock

Good Natured: Cicadas' Performance of a Lifetime

​If you've ever attended a theater production, you're probably familia...
Cynthia Martinez of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Kane County Educator of the Year 2024

​Nearly 1,000 guests gathered at the Q Center in St...
"Nurses Make the Difference"

Kane County Health Department Thanks Public Health Nurses During National Nurses Week

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is proud to kick off Nationa...