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Snapshot of Housing Market and Ability to Find an Affordable Home

Searching for a Place to Call Home in Kane County

In November, Eileen McNamee, the Executive Director of PADS of Elgin, ...
Winter wonderland at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. ❄️ Captured last year by Communications & Marketing Coordinator Brittany Kovach.

2023/24 Kane County Forest Preserve Winter Photo Contest

​Share your winter photos of local flora and fauna and other exciting...
Meet Poppy!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Poppy

“There's just something about dogs that makes you feel good...
Rabies Tag

New Kane County Animal Control Rabies Tag Fees Effective January 1, 2024

​As of January 1, 2024, all Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) rabies t...
The "fluff" in this photo is milkweed floss, carried up to a vacated bird nest by an industrious mouse.  Buoyant, soft and water resistant, milkweed floss is a material with many desirable characteristics.

Good Natured: Milkweed Floss

​Let's take a moment, shall we, during this festive time of year, to c...
Annual Holiday Giving Program

CASA Kane County Launches 2023 Annual Holiday Giving Program to Bring Joy and Support to Children in Foster Care

​CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care ...
Recycling Holiday Lights

Have Your Holiday Lights Lost Their Twinkle? Here's an Interactive Map for Recycling

​Putting up the holiday lights can be a chore, and it's even more frus...
Vendors can become pre-qualified to do business with Kane County

Vendors Can Pre-Qualify Online Under Kane County's New Responsible Bidder Ordinance

 On August 8, 2023, the Kane County Board approved a Responsible ...
Karl is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week- Karl

​Let's get to the point right off the bat...
There are several unique places for Christmas trees in Kane County.

Christmas Tree Cheer in Kane County

​There are several unique places to find a holiday tree in Kane C...
Round galls on the stems of goldenrod are the work of the goldenrod gall fly, Eurosta Solidaginis, while elliptical galls are created by a moth, Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis.

Good Natured: Goldenrod Galls Host a Diversity of Life

​Last week we took a look into the life and times of little Eurosta so...