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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'...
Kane County Courtroom

Landmark Public Dashboard Shares Cashless Bail Data in Kane County

​Kane County has launched a new SAFE-T Act dashboard that provides the...
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...
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...
Kane County is among the top 10 pumpkin-producing counties in Illinois.

Pumpkins in Kane County

​In Illinois, pumpkins reign supreme...
If you think you're seeing more nuts than usual this year, you're not alone.  Our region is experiencing an abundance of mast, or tree fruit, this year, with many species producing prodigious quantities of seeds.

Good Natured: Welcome to Mast Year 2023!

​If you've thought, lately, that you're going nuts, guess what...
confidential document shredding, paint, car seats, clothing, home goods

Kane County Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, September 30, 2023

Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, September 30, 2023 - confidential ...
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness aimed at children.

Preparing Children for Emergencies and Disasters

​The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emer...