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40 Years of Solving Hunger and Empowering Neighbors

Northern Illinois Food Bank Marks 40 Years

Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) is marking their 40th anniversary o...
The One Earth Film Festival 2023 is being co-sponsored by the Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources.

One Earth Film Festival to Present "Going Circular"

Kane County's Department of Environmental and Water Resources is a co-...
Kane County Sheriff K-9 with seizures from the Special Investigations Unit

Kane County Sheriff's Office Seizes 32 Kilos of Deadly Opioid in 2022

​Highlighting the ongoing dedication of his investigative teams, Kane ...
Kane County Chief Judge Clint Hull and Judge Julio Cesar Valdez read to students at Dundee Highlands Elementary School in West Dundee.

Kane County Judges Head to School

​On February 13, 10 judges from the Kane County Sixteenth Ju...
Skunk cabbage is northern Illinois' earliest blooming native wildflower, popping up in late winter in groundwater seeps, springs and fens. Photo by Jill Voegtle.

Good Natured: Skunk Cabbage

​A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with a gentleman who said he's b...
Broccoli is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Pet of the Week

His name is Broccoli after all...
The recent Kane County Sheriff's Office Community Blood Drive impacted and saved 99 lives.

Kane County Blood Drive Saves Lives

Kane County employees and community members rolled up their sleeves du...
Army veteran David Moore of Aurora leads the Kane County Board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Army Veteran Leads County Board Pledge of Allegiance

​Army veteran ​David Moore of Aurora was the invited guest to lea...
Join the Kane County Sheriff's Sharks plunging team for Special Olympics Illinois.

Join the Kane County Sheriff's Sharks Plunging Team for Special Olympics

​Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain and Undersheriff Amy Johnson invite...
Alert! Snap Benefit Reduction

Reduction in SNAP Benefits Will Put Additional Demand on Kane County Food Pantries

Families who qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...
It's 'poofy pants' clearly visible, a rough-legged hawk takes off from a weathered perch. Photo credit: Devonyu

Good Natured: Rough-Legged Hawk

​What's more fun than an up-close glimpse of a hawk...
Piper is Available for Adoption at Kane County Animal Control

Adoptable Pet of the Week

It’s hard not to fall immediately in love with little Piper...