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Stewardship Coordinator Dr. Heather Herakovich, Volunteer Coordinator Robb Cleave, Don Purn, Forest Preserve Commission Pres. Chris Kious, and Exec Director Benjamin Haberthur

Kane County Forest Preserve Volunteer Honored with Illinois Governor’s Service Award

Donald Purn, co-steward of Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve in West D...

A handsome hover fly, which developed from a larva known as a rat-tailed maggot (or 'mousie' to ice fisher people) pauses on top of a flower. Photo credit: iStock

Good Natured: Rat-Tailed Maggots

As a little kid, I was really lucky...

Sienna is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Sienna

She has a face made for kisses and a squat little body made for hugs ...

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...

Post Office located at 616 E. Main Street St. St. Charles (photo provided)

St. Charles Post Office Renamed for Veterans of the Vietnam War

Legislation to rename the St...

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...

Grant Recipients in Manufacturing Excellence Program

Empowering Manufacturers: Kane County, Illinois, and IMEC Celebrate Grant Recipients in Manufacturing Excellence Program

Kane County and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IM...

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