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Meet Jani!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Jani

​“Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of ...
Proud parents with Leap Day baby Ellie of Gilberts.

Five Kane County Families Welcome Leap Day Babies

​After a day without any births at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin,...
People attending Kane County Board Meeting on Feb 27, 2024

Statement Regarding 2/27/2024 Kane County Board Meeting

The Kane County Board office received numerous phone calls and emails ...
Illinois and FEMA Floodplain Management Webinars

Illinois and FEMA Floodplain Management Webinars

Illinois and FEMA monthly webinar series continues...
Smaller than most geese, the Ross's goose is an unusual sighting in Kane County.  Photo credits: Gordon Garcia

Good Natured: The Ross's Goose

​It's that time of year again folks—spring waterfowl migration...
Rendering of New Supportive Housing at 550 2nd Ave. in Aurora

New Affordable Housing Plan

​A new collaborative project is set to transform a former school build...
IMEC Partners with  Kane County to Launch Groundbreaking Program

Empowering Kane County Manufacturers: IMEC Partners with Kane County to Launch Groundbreaking Program

​Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), is pleased to unveil...
March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Kane County Area Free Emergency Preparedness Class

​Severe Weather Preparedness Month is March, and Kane County's Office ...
What's on Your Ballot for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

What's on Your Ballot for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

Do you know what is on your March 19, 2024 Primary ballot or where to ...
This hairy woodpecker, identified by the size of its bill rather than its plumage, this winter has been an infrequent visitor to a birdfeeder in Campton Township. Credit:  Leslie Martin

Good Natured: Color Conundrum in Birds

​Last week when we took a look at the life and times of the hairy wood...
Perspective -  Black History Month

Local Perspective - Black History Month

​It’s Black History month and I’ve been asked to answer the question “...
Meet Tortellini!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Tortellini

​“I hope people don't take kittens on a whim, like they would a toy, t...