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free information session offers opportunity to learn about popular nature-education program

Kane County Certified Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years

Kane County Certified Naturalists (KCCN) will welcome their 20th class in 2027, marking a milestone for the award-winning nature-education program that connects adults with Kane County's natural areas while building knowledge and skills in conservation, e...
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Perdy's when she arrived at Kane County Animal Control

Perdy's Second Chance: From 6.6 Pounds to a Forever Home

When Perdy arrived at Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) on July 18, 2026, no one knew if she would make it through the night...
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Article from Sept. 15 1994 from the Republican newspaper

1891 Time Capsule Opens a Window into Kane County's Past

​What did Kane County look like in 1891...
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The Kane County Regional Office of Education marks Attendance Awareness Month with a look at the Student Services team addressing the root causes behind missed school

When a Kane County Student Stops Showing Up, This Team Steps In

When a student routinely misses school, the underlying cause is rarely a lack of caring...
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Kane County, IL is was found in 1836

Kane County Trivia: Can You Name the Community?

How well do you know Kane County’s communities...
Meet Purse

Kane County Pet of the Week - Purse

“Cats like to occupy liminal spaces: both inside and outside, both...
Tracy Erickson, Gary Erickson, Board Member Chris Kious, IT Executive Director Roger Fahnestock

​Gary Erickson Honored for Four Decades of Service to Kane County

The Kane County Board recognized Gary Erickson for 43 years of dedicat...