Education

Federal Funding for Forensic Lab in Kane County

Kane County Forensic Science Center Receives over $900,000 in Federal Funding

The Kane County Coroner's Office has been awarded $963,000 to fund an ...
After being counted, measured and sexed, tiger salamanders in the St. Charles Park monitoring program are released in their  breeding pond.  The presence of a healthy population of salamanders is an indicator of a healthy habitat.

Good Natured: Salamander Season

​My three-year-old self couldn't believe her eyes...
Jani and her new brother after successful adoption at Kane County Animal Control

Kane County Animal Control - Pupdate!

​Congratulations to Jani, the female 3-year-old Great Pyrenees, who fi...
Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week James

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - James

​“It's just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn't it...
Odorous house ants' natural habitat is outdoors but, drawn by easy access to food and shelter, they often find their way into homes. Credit:  Wirestock

Good Natured: Odorous House Ant Part 2

​With Illinois' General Primary just around the corner, I'm inclined t...
Meet Fannie May!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Fannie May

​“Fall in love with a dog, and in many ways you enter a new orbit, a u...
Kane County has Four Specialty Courts

Kane County Allocates Opioid Settlement Funds to Support Drug and Other Problem-Solving Courts

Kane County is utilizing funds from a landmark settlement with opioid ...
Graphic of children declared homeless by district

Homeless Student Enrollment in Kane County

​Homeless Student Enrollment in Kane CountyDespite an overall decrease...
Training on how to reduce the loss of blood in an emergency

Almost 500 Community Members Trained in CPR and Blood Loss by Kane County

​In recognition of National Heart Month in February, the Kane County S...
Small bordering on teensy, Tapinoma sessile measures just under 1/8-in. in length.  Pictured here next to a toothpick, it's an ant that shows up regularly in houses each spring.

Good Natured: Odorous House Ant

​Every year or so, right around this time, the dedicated staff at Good...