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Picture of what a typical ice jam looks like

On the Lookout for Ice Jams on the Fox River

​As the suburbs gradually warm after last week's extreme cold, weather...
Rubber Ducky

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Rubbery Ducky

​“The cat's natural charisma ensures that everyone will notice them...
Radon Action Month is January

Kane County Health Department Urges Residents to Safeguard Homes and Families Against Radon Exposure

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is participating in the nati...
Dasha Pates

Kane County JusticeCorps Fellow Honored with Illinois Leadership Award

Twenty-three-year-old Dasha Pates has been recognized for her work wit...
Having hitchhiked a ride to Illinois from California, and despite a fractured shell, this snail is now living comfortably in a terrarium in DeKalb County.  Photo by Peggy Anesi

Good Natured: Esther Duncan the Hitchhiking Snail

​Growing up we had the best neighbors a kid could hope for: Harry ...
Temps Continue to Remain Dangerously Cold

Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expected to Continue Through Mid-week

Bitterly cold temperatures will continue through Wed AM...
Green Tip

Kane County Recycles Green Tip -- Stryofoam

​There are two known recycling drop-offs in Kane County: Dart...
Kane County is 188 years old

Happy Birthday Kane County

​On January 16th, 1836, Illinois lawmakers formed a new County and nam...
Kane County Animal Control offers advice for residents to keep their pets safe during extreme cold temperatures.

Kane County Animal Control Provides Pet Safety Tips for Freezing Winter Temperatures

​As subzero temperatures blanket the area, Kane County Animal Con...
Camera shots of Kane County Roadways

View Kane County Travel Conditions

​Dozens of cameras in a variety of areas around Kane County provide a ...
KDOT Salt Trucks

Winter Weather Moves Through Kane County - Reminder from the Kane County Division of Transportation

As snowfall moves through the area creating changing road conditi...
Wayne had the most snowfall on January 9, 2024, according to the NWS

Snow Totals from the Winter Storm on January 9, 2024, in Kane County

​Here are the snow totals from winter storm on January 9, 2024 in Kane...