Families

Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...
Mid County Trail/ Carolyn Gange

Capture Kane County Photo Event

​Thank you Carolyn Gange of Geneva for submitting a picture of what y...
Presentation of Carnegie Hero Medal

Posthumous Award for Heroism

Presentation of Carnegie Hero Medal to Family of Batavia Man Who Lost...
North America's smallest falcon, the American Kestrel. Photo by John Magera of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel

Well, it happened again the other day...
Kane County Recycling Volunteers

Kane County’s Annual Recycling Extravaganza Draws Numbers Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan, 778 vehicl...
Block Party in a Box

‘Block Party in a Box’ Rolled Out to Elgin Residents

The City of Elgin announces its ‘Block Party in a Box’ is available fo...
Emagine Entertainment Company

Largest Screen in the State Planned for Former Randall 15 Theater

Work is underway by a Michigan-based company to reopen the former Rand...
The inaugural Frida Fest celebrating the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will be held in downtown Aurora on Sunday.

Inaugural Frida Fest Sunday in Aurora

​The inaugural Frida Fest will  be held in downtown Aurora on Sun...
Lewis Medina/Picture Courtesy of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission news release

Carnegie Award for Heroism Bestowed on Two in Kane County

The prestigious Carnegie Medal is the latest accolade for Aurora resid...
A beloved family tradition returns for its 153rd year.

Kane County Fair Returns for 153rd Year!

Save the date for the 153rd Kane County Fair and Festival July 13-17...
Reaction to Gun Violence in Highland Park

Standing with the Community of Highland Park

​From the Kane County State's Attorney's Office / Facebook PageWe sta...