Education

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...
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 ...