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March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Kane County Area Free Emergency Preparedness Class

​Severe Weather Preparedness Month is March, and Kane County's Office ...
What's on Your Ballot for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

What's on Your Ballot for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election

Do you know what is on your March 19, 2024 Primary ballot or where to ...
Kane County Recycling Guide

Kane County 2024 Recycling Events - Green Guide

Kane County Recycles is out with a new Green Guide suggestions and dir...
This hairy woodpecker, identified by the size of its bill rather than its plumage, this winter has been an infrequent visitor to a birdfeeder in Campton Township. Credit:  Leslie Martin

Good Natured: Color Conundrum in Birds

​Last week when we took a look at the life and times of the hairy wood...
Perspective -  Black History Month

Local Perspective - Black History Month

​It’s Black History month and I’ve been asked to answer the question “...
Meet Tortellini!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Tortellini

​“I hope people don't take kittens on a whim, like they would a toy, t...
Steve Coffinbargar at Community Meeting

Award Winning Manager and Project at Kane County Division of Transportation

​Congratulations to the Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) ...
2024 Kane County Community Development Funding Availability

2024 Kane County Community Development Funding Availability

The Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment is pleased to announc...
9-1-1 is 56 years old

KaneComm Marks the 56th Anniversary of 9-1-1

​On February 16, 1968, history was made in Haleyville, Alabama, with ...
Deputy Christopher Ruchaj

Services set for Kane County Sheriff's Deputy Ruchaj

Deputy Chris Ruchaj Final Arrangements:Visitation: Friday, Feb...
August 2004 Dedication of the Jon J. Duerr Preserve in South Elgin

Passing of Longtime Kane County Forest Preserve Champion

On February 13, 2024 the Kane County Forest Preserve learned of the pa...
Hairy woodpeckers can be distinguished from downies by their larger size, larger bill in relation to the head and a lack of spots on the outer tail feathers. Credit:  Carol Hamilton

Good Natured: Hairy Woodpeckers

​Although the word “hairy" isn't itself inherently bad, it's ofte...