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Volunteer to Help Restore Geneva Creek

Volunteer Event to Clean Up Geneva Creek Corridor May 11

The Kane County Forest Preserve District is working to resto...
In preparation for the performance of its life, a periodical cicada emerges from its nymphal exoskeleton.  The dark spots behind the eyes are clusters of pigment that will spread across the body as the insect ages.  Photo credit:  Don Cornett/iStock

Good Natured: Cicadas' Performance of a Lifetime

​If you've ever attended a theater production, you're probably familia...
Cynthia Martinez of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy

Kane County Educator of the Year 2024

​Nearly 1,000 guests gathered at the Q Center in St...
"Nurses Make the Difference"

Kane County Health Department Thanks Public Health Nurses During National Nurses Week

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is proud to kick off Nationa...
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...
One of many dogs at the Kane County Animal Control Clinic for a rabies vaccine

Paws-itively Packed! Successful Kane County Animal Control Rabies Vaccine Clinic

​Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) achieved a new milestone this past ...
Kane County Health Department Unveils “Your Story Matters" Opioid Awareness Campaign

Kane County Health Department Unveils “Your Story Matters" Opioid Awareness Campaign

​​Amid the growing number of overdose-related deaths attributed to opi...
Kane County's Cole-Pope House 2024

Restoration Helps Protect Kane County Government Center’s Historic “Yellow House”

​The Cole-Pope House, a yellow Italianate-style house built in 1867 lo...
Cicadas are clumsy flyers that travel only short distances.  To figure out whether you should expect Brood XIII periodical cicadas in your neighborhood this year, look back to 2007.  If none existed then, they won't be there now either.  Credit: V. Blaine

Good Natured: History of Periodical Cicadas Will Repeat Itself

​Perhaps you've heard the adage, “Never let the truth get in the way o...
Map of Kane County's 2024 Resurfacing Program

Kane County's 2024 Highway Resurfacing Program Begins

April 26, 2024 - The Annual County Resurfacing program is scheduled t...
Meet Peter Parker!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Peter Parker

“With great power comes great responsibility...