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Second Fire Station for the Village of Hampshire

Kane County Communities Share Project Funding for Bike Path, Library, Forensic Lab and New Fire Station

​The following projects serving Kane County residents were awarded fed...
Northern Illinois Food Bank is kicking off its 2024 free summer meals program for kids as food insecurity remains high. Its program fuels more than 7,000 kids daily.

Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off 2024 Free Summer Meals Program for Kids

​Food insecurity among children surges during the summer months when s...
Officials from the Village of Burlington Receive Ceremonial Check from Congressman Foster

Burlington Secures Grant for Sanitary Sewer System Design, Eyes Infrastructure Improvements to Boost Community Growth

​The Village of Burlington is currently an unsewered community and rec...
Kane County staff volunteers developed and maintain the 24-by-24-foot garden plot on the Geneva campus.

Third Annual Kane County Government Garden Growing Goodwill

​The third annual Kane County Volunteer Garden is already taking ...
Poly Mothman, a polyphemus moth, used chemistry and mechanical means to make his way out of his sturdy cocoon.

Good Natured: Polyphemus Moth and Cocoon Part Two

​Last week we spent some time getting to know Poly Pupa, the cocoon pr...
Electric Bike

Kane County to Implement E-Bike Speed Reduction Program

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is preparing to pilot a pr...
Longmeadow Parkway Corridor Bridge on April 30, 2024

Video of Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Toll System Sign Removal

​In anticipation of the opening of the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge over ...
Stewardship Coordinator Dr. Heather Herakovich, Volunteer Coordinator Robb Cleave, Don Purn, Forest Preserve Commission Pres. Chris Kious, and Exec Director Benjamin Haberthur

Kane County Forest Preserve Volunteer Honored with Illinois Governor’s Service Award

​Donald Purn, co-steward of Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve in West D...
A handsome hover fly, which developed from a larva known as a rat-tailed maggot (or 'mousie' to ice fisher people) pauses on top of a flower. Photo credit: iStock

Good Natured: Rat-Tailed Maggots

​As a little kid, I was really lucky...
The Kane County Board recently recognized the dedication of KDOT's public works professionals during a board meeting.

Kane County Proclamation Recognizes Public Works Professionals

​In Kane County, public works professionals at the Kane County Divisio...
On May 16, the Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it would step up enforcement efforts through Memorial Day weekend to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket."

This Memorial Day, Click It - Don't Risk It

​​Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, o...
Map of Batavia Detours to Hall Quarry Beach

Batavia Hall Quarry and Water Street Construction Detours

​There have been questions about alternative routes to Hall Quarry Bea...
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