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The Kane County Sheriff's Office "Fall Into Giving" Community Blood Drive will be held on November 7.

Kane County Sheriff's Office Community Blood Drive November 7

​The Kane County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Fall Into Giving&...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced multiple Kane County infrastructure projects totaling more than $177 million.

IDOT Announces Multiple Kane County Capital Projects to Improve Infrastructure

​Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Tr...
Kane County Third Street Courthouse in Geneva

Reflections on Kane County Historic Preservation

​The Kane County Historic Preservation Commission is charged with acce...
Hundreds of households took advantage of the final event this year of Kane County's Recycling program.

Recycling by the Numbers and New Options for Unwanted Meds

​​​The final event of Kane County's Recycling program for this year di...
Icarus the red-tailed hawk, rendered flightless and nearly featherless by a landfill flame, today is fully recovered and flying free.  Photo credit:  Cheryl Smith

Good Natured: Icarus the Red-Tailed Hawk Recovers

​“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...
Meet Ray!

Kane County Animal Control Adoptable Pet of the Week - Ray

A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than...
Lend your voice today!

Kane County Health Department Requests Community's Help in Assessing Health Needs

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is asking for the community'...
Operation Trick or Treat is scheduled for Friday October 27, 2023 at the Elgin Community College Gymnasium (Building J 1700 Spartan Drive) in Elgin, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Halloween Event Offers Free Treats at Public Health Training Exercise

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) will be handing out goodies ...
This Monday, Columbus Day, marks 45 years that Arthur the ornate box turtle has lived as a pet.  His longevity, as well as improved conservation laws prohibiting the capture of other wild turtles, are worth celebrating.

Good Natured: Ornate Box Turtles

​Okay Good Natured readers, pop quiz...
There are many ways to celebrate the spooktacular season in Kane County

Haunted Happenings in Kane County

​​There are many ways to enjoy the Halloween and fall season...
Judges for the 2023 KCSO Small Business Plan Competition

Kane County Sheriff's Mentoring Program Produces Big Plans for Small Business

Over the course of five years, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)...
The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as a category winner in the Governor's Hometown Awards program.

Kane County Volunteer Garden Sprouts State Service Award

​The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as the Healt...