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Blue is now available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

KCAC Adoptable Pet of the Week

​“A cat doesn't care if you are smart or dumb, give him your heart and...
Badge Given to Newly Sworn in KCOEM Volunteer Officer

Volunteers Sworn in to Serve with Kane County Emergency Management

​Emergencies and disasters don’t happen every day, but when they do, ...
The Kane County Certified Naturalist program attracts adult learners from all walks of life.

Good Natured: Kane County Certified Naturalist Program

​We couldn't believe our eyes...
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...
Meet Enzo!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“I'm for the unconditional love of dogs...
Jack-o'-lantern mushrooms have many fine qualities, but edibility isn't one of them. While not deadly, the symptoms it induces are described as 'making one wish they were dead.' Photo credit:  Louis Vannatta.

Good Natured: Jack-o'-Lantern Mushroom

​With Halloween just around the corner, it seems fitting that we turn ...
A new roundabout connecting Fabyan Parkway, Main Street and Bliss Road in Blackberry Township should be open to traffic by Thanksgiving. Jeff Knox | Staff Photographer

Skyview - Picture of Kane County's Latest Roundabout

​A new roundabout in Kane County will connect Fabyan Parkway, Main Str...
Polyphemus caterpillars- as well as the caterpillars of many other moth and butterfly species- spend the winter among downed leaves- a great reason to "leave the leaves" until warm temperatures return.

Good Natured: Caterpillar Discoveries

​On the surface, it might seem as though a polyphemus caterpillar's da...
The Kane County Sheriff's Office "Fall Into Giving" Community Blood Drive will be held on November 7.

Kane County Sheriff's Office Community Blood Drive November 7

​The Kane County Sheriff's Office is hosting a "Fall Into Giving&...
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced multiple Kane County infrastructure projects totaling more than $177 million.

IDOT Announces Multiple Kane County Capital Projects to Improve Infrastructure

​Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Tr...
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...