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January
- Thu, 1/2 - History of Kane County's Courthouses and Jails
- Thu, 1/2 - Off to a Good Start - First Babies of 2025 Arrive at Kane County Hospitals
- Thu, 1/2 - Kane County to Add Non-Motorized Watercraft Launches and Add Solar-Powered Signs Along the Fox River
- Mon, 1/6 - Kane County Court Services Probation Director LaTanya Hill Reappointed to Supreme Court’s Committee on Juvenile Courts
- Tue, 1/7 - Kane County Recognizes Excellence in Engineering and Contracting with Annual Awards
- Wed, 1/8 - Kane County Secures Federal Grant to Launch Large-Scale Composting Programs and Reduce Food Waste
- Wed, 1/8 - Remembering Sister Marie Lorentzen - Founder of Hesed House
- Mon, 1/13 - Exploring Kane County with GIS and GeoGuessr
- Mon, 1/13 - Community Reinvestment: Grand Victoria Riverboat Fund Applications Now Available
- Mon, 1/13 - Ride in Kane Fare Increase Coming in February
- Tue, 1/14 - Alex Arroyo Appointed to Kane County Board District 7
- Tue, 1/14 - Kane County Marks National Poverty Awareness Month with Proclamation
- Thu, 1/16 - Happy Birthday Kane County - A Brief History
- Thu, 1/16 - Bowling in Kane County
- Thu, 1/16 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - April
- Fri, 1/17 - Attention Kane County Voters - 2025 Election Schedule: February 25 Primary and April 1 Consolidated Elections
- Fri, 1/17 - Kane County Government Buildings Closed for MLK Day
- Mon, 1/20 - Bill Names Soybeans as State's Official Bean – Kane County Fields Part of the Harvest
- Mon, 1/20 - Kane County Division of Transportation - Project Implementation Report
- Tue, 1/21 - Residents Invited to Attend Public Information Meetings about Proposed Randall Road Multimodal Improvements
- Tue, 1/21 - Generous Gift Creates Opportunity for a New Community-Friendly Initiative at Kane County Animal Control
- Fri, 1/24 - Kane County Pet of the Week - Carrot
- Mon, 1/27 - Kane County Installs New Multi-Way Stop at Burlington Road and Silver Glen Road in Campton Hills
- Mon, 1/27 - Kane County Vital Records: Trends in Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Civil Unions (2010–2024)
- Wed, 1/29 - Kane County Office of Emergency Management - New Volunteer Open Houses
- Thu, 1/30 - Kane County Health Department Collaborates with Rush Copley Medical Center and Advocate Sherman Hospital to Increase Naloxone Accessibility Across Kane County
- Thu, 1/30 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Millie
February
- Mon, 2/3 - Kane County Health Department Launches Behavioral Health 360: A New Online Hub for Mental Health & Substance Use Support
- Wed, 2/5 - Promising Talent in Kane County: Two Students Head to 2025 Machining League Finals
- Thu, 2/6 - Kane County Government Buildings - CLOSED Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Fri, 2/7 - Illinois EV Rebate Program Reopens
- Fri, 2/7 - Keeping Pets Safe: Advice to Prevent H5N1 Exposure
- Fri, 2/7 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Daffy
- Mon, 2/10 - Winter Safety Tips the Kane County Office of Emergency Management Loves, Just in Time for Valentine's Day
- Wed, 2/12 - Kane County Lawyer in the Lobby Returns
- Wed, 2/12 - Kane County Health Department: Advancing Public Health Since 1985
- Thu, 2/13 - Students Advocate Find Shared Experiences at Annual Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health
- Thu, 2/13 - Kane County Board Proclaims February as Black History and Cancer Prevention Month
- Thu, 2/13 - Kane County Government Buildings - CLOSED Monday, February 17, 2025
- Thu, 2/13 - Kane County’s Climate Action Implementation Plan: Progress and Opportunities for 2025
- Sun, 2/16 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Pretzel
- Mon, 2/17 - Sponsor a Tree to Help Launch the Forest Preserve District’s Next Century
- Tue, 2/18 - Kane County Earns StormReady Designation
- Tue, 2/18 - A Half-Century Milestone for Kane County's Hamid Ahmed
- Tue, 2/18 - Column: Couple Enjoy Serving the Public at Kane County Clerk’s Satellite Office in Aurora
- Thu, 2/20 - Kane County Board Approves Strategic Planning Agreement to Strengthen Future Direction
- Fri, 2/21 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Elodie
- Mon, 2/24 - Fast Carts, Full Hearts: Kane County Joins in on Charity Shopping Spree
- Mon, 2/24 - Riding in Kane County - A Closer Look at the Business of Horses
- Mon, 2/24 - Kane County Sheriff Deploys ‘The Grappler’ to Stop Police Chases in Their Tracks
- Tue, 2/25 - Kane County Coroner's Office Reports on Veteran Suicides: Calls for Continued Support
March
- Sat, 3/1 - Kane County Child Advocacy Center Welcomes First Facility Dog, DuoDog Captain
- Sat, 3/1 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Robert
- Mon, 3/3 - Kane County Forest Preserve Invites Community to Track Spring Ephemerals
- Mon, 3/3 - Getting from Here to There: Two Teens Share Vision for Improved Mobility in Kane County
- Tue, 3/4 - Kane County Voting Options for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election
- Fri, 3/7 - Kane County Forest Preserve District Plans Upcoming Prescribed Burns
- Fri, 3/7 - Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor Wins Top Engineering Award
- Sun, 3/9 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Daffy's New Family
- Mon, 3/10 - Makers Madness’ Contest Opens Voting to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois Including 20 Kane County Products
- Tue, 3/11 - Kane County Board Honors Women's History Month with Proclamation and Recognition
- Tue, 3/11 - Inspiring Future Leaders 4-H Government Day in Kane County
- Mon, 3/17 - Kane County Pet of the Week - Sparkles and Fury
- Mon, 3/17 - Severe Storms Bring Straight-Line Winds to Kane County; No Tornadoes Confirmed
- Tue, 3/18 - Kane County State’s Attorney Launches Human Exploitation Unit to Combat Human Trafficking
- Tue, 3/18 - Kane County Recognizes National Agriculture Day, Honoring Local Farmers
- Tue, 3/18 - Young Hero, East Aurora Alum Makes History as Youngest School Board Member
- Tue, 3/18 - From Building Maintenance to Building Futures for India’s Most Vulnerable Children: Meet - Kane County’s Tony Passaglia
- Wed, 3/19 - Kane County Highlights Two Separate Exemptions for Senior Citizen Taxpayers
- Wed, 3/19 - Sign Making in Kane County: A Look at the Changing Technology of Road Sign Production
- Thu, 3/20 - Kane County Voters Invited to Learn About April 1 Referendum
- Thu, 3/20 - District U-46 student Repeats as Kane County Regional Spelling Bee Champion
- Fri, 3/21 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Winn Dixie
- Fri, 3/21 - Kane County Health Department Announces Child Abuse Prevention Month Initiatives
- Sun, 3/23 - The Tale of the Missing Dog
- Mon, 3/24 - The Best Fish Fry in Kane County - You Decide
- Tue, 3/25 - Kane County’s Historic Preservation Efforts Safeguard Local Landmarks
- Wed, 3/26 - How to Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medication in Kane County
- Wed, 3/26 - Skeletal Remains Found in Car of Missing Elgin Woman, 42 Years After Disappearance
- Wed, 3/26 - Kane County's Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program is Back
- Thu, 3/27 - Kane County Pet of the Week - Patti Powers
- Thu, 3/27 - Kane County Voters Can Cast Ballots at Any Election Day Polling Place
- Fri, 3/28 - Driving Progress: KDOT’s Tom Rickert Earns Top Honors for Transforming Kane County Transportation
April
- Tue, 4/1 - Bunker Road Extension Project to Add Fifth Roundabout to Kane County Roads
- Tue, 4/1 - State's Attorney Jamie Mosser Accepts Women of Power Award
- Wed, 4/2 - 100 Years of Conservation: Honoring the Legacy of Kane County’s Forest Preserve Leaders
- Wed, 4/2 - Kane County Pet of the Week - Mr. Mister
- Thu, 4/3 - Kane County Health Department Launches New Mental Health Campaign - Connect with Kane: Learn, Grow, Thrive
- Thu, 4/3 - Aurora Financial Empowerment Center Helps Families Build Better Financial Futures
- Thu, 4/3 - Major Projects Set to Enhance Safety at Rail Crossings in Kane County
- Thu, 4/3 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Root Beer
- Fri, 4/4 - Stay Informed Kane County - Community Newsletters and Websites
- Mon, 4/7 - Carpentersville Fire Leads to Unexpected Prevention Effort - Free Smoke Detectors
- Mon, 4/7 - Countywide Installation of Recessed Reflective Pavement Markers Begins Week of April 14
- Tue, 4/8 - Echo Valley Farm in Campton Hills Granted Historic Landmark Status to Preserve Agricultural Legacy
- Wed, 4/9 - Kane County Honors National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- Wed, 4/9 - Earth Day Events Around Kane County 2025
- Wed, 4/9 - Kane County Launches Inaugural Digital Newsletter, Kane Courts Quarterly
- Wed, 4/9 - Kane County Proclaims April 22, 2025, as Earth Day
- Thu, 4/10 - Wild Wonders: Exploring Kane County’s Three Unique Zoos
- Fri, 4/11 - Kane County Board Honors Volunteers Making a Difference in the Community
- Wed, 4/16 - Kane County Pet of the Week - Maurice
- Thu, 4/17 - Widow Reminds Drivers to Prioritize Safety During National Work Zone Safety Week
- Thu, 4/17 - Recycle Coach Launches in Kane County, Live Demo Scheduled April 23
- Mon, 4/21 - Kane County Health Department Hosts Safe Kane County Drive-Thru Pickup Event
- Mon, 4/21 - Kane County's Restoration of Geneva Creek Nears Completion
- Tue, 4/22 - KDOT’s Steve Coffinbargar Named Project Manager of the Year for Leadership on Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor
- Tue, 4/22 - New Video from the Kane County Health Department: How to Use Naloxone to Save a Life
- Mon, 4/28 - Kane County Health Department Hosts Successful Safe Kane County Drive-Thru Pickup Event
- Mon, 4/28 - Kane County Animal Control's Adorable, Adoptable Pet of the Week - Pickles
- Mon, 4/28 - Safeguarding the Historic Fabyan Windmill
- Mon, 4/28 - 2024 Property Tax Bills in Kane County to Be Mailed by May 1
- Tue, 4/29 - Kane County Circuit Clerk Launches HOPE Card Program
- Tue, 4/29 - Kane County Remembers John Carr, Former Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent
May
- Thu, 5/1 - Switch Together Launches Summer Program to Expand Solar Energy Access in Kane County
- Fri, 5/2 - Harvesting Opportunity: Kane County's Local Food Economy in Action - Garlic Breath Farm, Where Flavor Meets Purpose
- Fri, 5/2 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Andy
- Mon, 5/5 - Central High School Teacher, St. Charles North Graduate Named 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year
- Mon, 5/5 - Kane County Awarded $750,000 for Historic Revitalization
- Tue, 5/6 - Inside the Kane County Jail, Second Chances Start with a Business Plan
- Tue, 5/6 - Kane County Animal Control Hosting Next Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic May 14
- Thu, 5/8 - From the Courtroom to the Classroom: 16th Judicial Circuit's Law Day Essay Winners Announced
- Thu, 5/8 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Jude
- Mon, 5/12 - It's High School Graduation Season in Kane County
- Tue, 5/13 - Kane County Board Recognizes Maple Park's Steve Pitstick for Receiving Master Farmer Award
- Thu, 5/15 - KaneComm Telecommunicator Honored for Life-Saving Efforts
- Thu, 5/15 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Dame Judi Dench (the kitten)
- Sun, 5/18 - Kane County “Meals on Wheels" Volunteers Deliver More Than Just Food
- Mon, 5/19 - Kane County ROE Superintendent Honored at INSPRA Distinguished Service Celebration
- Wed, 5/21 - Kane County Communities Commemorate Memorial Day 2025
- Wed, 5/21 - Don’t Miss the Deadline: First Installment of Real Estate Taxes Due June 2 in Kane County
- Thu, 5/22 - Honoring Service: Kane County Veterans/War Memorials
- Thu, 5/22 - Kane County and its Growing Communities See Population Gains, Census Shows
- Thu, 5/22 - May 17, Kane County Spring Shred & More Recycling Event
- Tue, 5/27 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Dame Maggie Smith the Kitten
- Tue, 5/27 - Longmeadow Parkway Project Honored with National Award for Engineering Excellence
- Tue, 5/27 - Kane County Housing Needs Survey - Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County
- Wed, 5/28 - Kane County Community Pools are Open for the Season - Let Summer Begin
- Wed, 5/28 - New Series: Spotlight on Kane County Farms and the Food & Farm Resiliency Grant
- Wed, 5/28 - Kane County Animal Control's Adoptable Pet of the Week - Mitzi
- Thu, 5/29 - Kane County Offers Rent and Utility Help to Prevent Homelessness
- Fri, 5/30 - Growing for Kane - Garlic Breath Farm, Where Flavor Meets Purpose
June
- Mon, 6/2 - Transit Funding Fix Stalls; Kane County Calls for Fairness
- Fri, 6/6 - Employee Milestones Celebrated by Kane County
- Fri, 6/6 - Elburn Launches Contest to Design First Official Village Flag
- Fri, 6/6 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Rhiannon
- Mon, 6/9 - Growing in Kane: Charity Blooms – Feeding Families, Cultivating Community
- Tue, 6/10 - Kane County Board Recognizes Patricia Dal Santo for 50 Years of Service in Education
- Wed, 6/11 - Kane County Board Proclaims June 2025 as Pride Month
- Wed, 6/11 - Kane County Board appoints new Regional Education Superintendent
- Wed, 6/11 - Kane County Sheriff's Office Upgrades Decades-Old Bomb Equipment with High-Tech “Robot Dog"
- Wed, 6/11 - Kane County Deputy Honored for Heroic Response in Domestic Violence Incident
- Wed, 6/11 - Kane County Observes National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Promotes Safe Firearm Storage
- Thu, 6/12 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Alice ADOPTED
- Mon, 6/16 - Growing for Kane - Blacksmith Acres, Feeds the Soil and Community
- Tue, 6/17 - Kane County to Update Road Impact Fee Program and Travel Demand Model
- Wed, 6/18 - Controlling Cattails -- Kane County Forest Preserve District to Control Invasive Hybrid Cattail Across Six Preserves
- Wed, 6/18 - A Look Back - Nearly 50 years of Service by Tri-Com Emergency Communication Center
- Wed, 6/18 - Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County
- Wed, 6/18 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Spezi
- Fri, 6/20 - What’s Legal in Illinois: Fireworks and Novelty Item Guidelines
- Mon, 6/23 - Patrolling the Preserves - Kane County Mounted Rangers
- Mon, 6/23 - Kane County Health Department: Safeguarding Food at Seasonal Events
- Mon, 6/23 - Kane County Recorder's Office Moves to the Cloud, Boosts Efficiency and Cuts Costs
- Thu, 6/26 - Plotting Progress: One Conversation at a Time During Kane County's Economic Roundtable
- Fri, 6/27 - Kane County Sherriff's Office Issues Warning About "Jury Duty" and "Warrant" Scam
- Fri, 6/27 - Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Sweet Potato
- Mon, 6/30 - Goodbye to Dr. Jane Davis: A Legacy of Compassion and Change at Kane County Animal Control
- Mon, 6/30 - KDOT Prepares for Snow in the Summer Heat