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Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Hampshire

New Viewing Platform Proposed for Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve

​The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with plans...
First meeting of a new disaster recovery committee

Kane County Launches “Disaster Ready Kane” to Strengthen Community Disaster Recovery

Earlier this month, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OE...
Training at the Kane County Government Center

Preparing for the Worst - Active Shooter Training in Kane County

​Kane County Office of Emergency Management (KCOEM) recently hosted an...
Electronic recycling from past event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring eworks

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
Bicycles collected during past recycling event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring Hesed House and Flat Can Recycling

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
Meet Mater!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Mater ADOPTED

​“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes...
Association for Individual Development (AID) is providing crucial support through its 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile crisis response teams.

AID Crisis Unit Offers 24/7 Mental Health Support, Safety Tech, and a Place to Heal

​As mental and behavioral health demands grow in Illinois, the Associa...
Plan Paves Way for Final Round of Federal Roadway Safety Funding

Kane County Safety Action Plan - Safer Roads for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and High-Risk Areas Across Kane County

The Kane County Safety Action Plan​ (SAP) was developed by theKan...
The project focuses on promoting the use of smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47% while still maintaining a healthy lawn.

Kane County Launches Smart Sprinkler Pilot Program to Promote Water Conservation and Lower Utility Costs

Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve wa...
Cone or cup, it’s always sweet, A chilly way to beat the heat! 🍦

We've got the Community Scoop: Ice Cream Places Across Kane County

​July is National Ice Cream Month—and what better way to celebrate tha...
Rules of the Road - Motorists: Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

Sharing the Road in Summer: A Two-Way Street in Kane County

​Summer in Kane County is a perfect time to be outdoors...