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Latest Table Top Exercise Held for Kane County Department Heads and Staff

A Step Ahead: Preparing for the Unknown is a Unified Effort in Kane County Government

​In today’s fast-paced world, emergency preparedness is more important...
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Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Butter Burger

​Cats are connoisseurs of comfort...
Teaching kids how to prepare and reaction to  a disaster

Free Classes to Prepare All Ages for Emergencies and Disasters

As we have all witnessed with the recent hurricanes and the devastatio...
A turkey vulture, or TV, warily guards its dinner. The bird’s nearly naked head is an adaptation to its diet, which is nearly 100% carrion.

Good Natured: Nature’s Dinner Guests in Kane County

When I was a kid, eating out was pretty big deal...
Kane County's Rick Kroman

Kane County Emergency Volunteer Responds to Hurricane Disaster Call

For 14 years, Rich Kroman has been a volunteer with the Kane County Of...
Some Kane County communities have established new Trick or Treating hours this year.

Trick or Treating Hours in Kane County

​Kane County communities are gearing up for Halloween, and some have c...
Kane County Expands Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Items

Kane County Expands Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Items

In partnership with Flat Can Recycling of Elburn, Kane County Recycle...
Tasked with hunting aquatic prey yet lacking water-repellent feathers, cormorants spend a significant amount of time drying off after feeding.  Adults are brown-black while immature birds are lighter in color with a pale neck and breast.

Good Natured: The Cormorant Family

“They're creepy and they're kooky,Mysterious and spooky,They're altoge...
Picture Courtesy of Tri-Cities Little League Facebook Page

Kane County Announces $1 Million Plus for Local Projects from Riverboat Fund

The Kane County Board has approved $1,019,800 in community reinvestmen...
Kane County Drug Court Graduation 2024

Life Changing Program: Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court Graduates

​For the six graduates, this ceremony marks the completion of a two-ye...