Environment

Food Safety

Kane County Health Department: Safeguarding Food at Seasonal Events

​As summer brings festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor celebrations...
Kane County Mounted Rangers Volunteers

Patrolling the Preserves - Kane County Mounted Rangers

​For over 40 years, the Kane County Mounted Rangers have volunteered t...
Cooling centers around Kane County

​Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County

When temperatures soar, cooling centers across Kane County offer a saf...
Blacksmith Acres

Growing for Kane - Blacksmith Acres, Feeds the Soil and Community

​Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...
Charity Blooms

Growing in Kane: Charity Blooms – Feeding Families, Cultivating Community

Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants ...
Deadline to Apply is July 31, 2025

Kane County Offers Rent and Utility Help to Prevent Homelessness

​Kane County residents who are behind on rent or utilities and at risk...
Harvesting Opportunity: Kane County’s Local Food Economy in Action

New Series: Spotlight on Kane County Farms and the Food & Farm Resiliency Grant

​​Kane County Connects is launching a new series spotlighting local fa...
Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County

Kane County Housing Needs Survey - Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County

Kane County is developing a plan to improve access to affordable and i...
Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor

Longmeadow Parkway Project Honored with National Award for Engineering Excellence

Kane County’s Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor—spanning the Fox Rive...
May 17 – Kane County Spring Shred & More

May 17, Kane County Spring Shred & More Recycling Event

​May 17 – Kane County Spring Shred & More Location: 540 S...
The George Crego Farm is located on Finley Road in Blackberry Township, just south and west of IL Route 47.

Kane County Awarded $750,000 for Historic Revitalization

Kane County has received a $750,000 grant from the National Park Servi...