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Next Election is on November 5, 2024

Kane County Clerk Certifies Mar. 19 Election Results, Thanks Election Workers and Voters

The Kane County Clerk has certified the official canvass, or election ...
Kane County 911 staff members enjoy a 'hoppy' reunion with Autumn and Winter.

911 Staffer 'Hops' into Action

​Life as a 911 telecommunicator is like taking a ride on a rollercoast...
Danger, yellow bullheads! Danger!  The schreckstoff, or 'scary stuff' present in the skin cells of the fish in this heron's bill likely saved other bullheads from a similar fate.

Good Natured: Fish Alarm Chemicals

​“Ist das nicht eine Schnitzelbank...
Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the structural integrity of bridges on Kane County highways

A Closer Look Helps Ensure Safety on Kane County Bridges

​​Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the stru...
Meet Fluffy

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Fluffy

​“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment...
2024 Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Applications are in the mail

Kane County Highlights Two Separate Exemptions for Senior Citizen Taxpayers:

The Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (commonly called the “Senior Ex...
Kane County Health Department Monitoring Measles Outbreak in Cook County

Kane County Health Department Monitoring Measles Cases in Cook, Lake and Will Counties

The Kane County Health Department is monitoring the measles outbreak ...
Lyndsay Hartman

Kane County Health Department Previews Opioid Awareness Campaign

​On March 20th, the Kane County Health Department's Division of Commun...
Light Pollution

Let the Stars Shine: Embrace Dark Sky Week

​International Dark Sky Week is April 2 from 8:00am until April 8t...
Map of Kane County Businesses in Illinois Makers Madness Contest

UPDATE Kane County Companies Advance in Statewide Makers Madness Contest

​UPDATE #2:  Three Kane County, based products and compa...
On a sunny day in April 2014, persons unknown left this box of bunnies at Ferson Creek Fen in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Pet Rabbits Make Lousy Easter Gifts

​​Note: Today's column first ran in April 2014...
Adoption Success!

Adoption Success - CASA Volunteers Make A Difference in the Life of a Child

​Among the complexities of the court system, there are dedicated indiv...