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Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Mobile Command Center

Kane County National Preparedness Month Touch-A-Truck Event

​Kane County is celebrating National Preparedness Month in September w...
Kane County residents celebrate National Night Out at the Sheriff's Office.

Weather Didn't Damper National Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office

​The clouds and drizzle didn't damper the celebration of National...
National Night Out celebrations in Kane County

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 6

​Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands across...
Happy Birthday to K9 Echo!

Happy 4th Birthday to K9 Echo!

​Happy 4th Birthday to our very own K9 Echo...
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...
The Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court will have a graduation ceremony May 8.

Kane County Drug Court to Host May 8 Graduation

​The Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court will be celebrating the gra...
Sign up to volunteer for Kane County recycling events May 4, July 20 and September 28.

Kane County Recycling Event Impacts and Volunteer Sign Up

​​The sign up for Kane County recycling event volunteers is offic...
On a sunny day in April 2014, persons unknown left this box of bunnies at Ferson Creek Fen in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Pet Rabbits Make Lousy Easter Gifts

​​Note: Today's column first ran in April 2014...
After being counted, measured and sexed, tiger salamanders in the St. Charles Park monitoring program are released in their  breeding pond.  The presence of a healthy population of salamanders is an indicator of a healthy habitat.

Good Natured: Salamander Season

​My three-year-old self couldn't believe her eyes...
Marcescence not only is a great word, but also an interesting phenomemon to observe in the winter landscape.

Good Natured: Marcescent Trees

​Don't you just love a good word...
Some Kane County communities have established new Trick or Treating hours this year.

Hours for Trick or Treating in Kane County

​Kane County communities are gearing up for Halloween, and some have c...
Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) worked hard on its award-winning booth in this year's Halloween Spooktacular.

Kane County Halloween Spooktacular

​Kane County employees and their families enjoyed another year of tric...