Community Involvement

The Kane County Board issues a proclamation in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Proclamation Honors Kane County Emergency Volunteers

​In appreciation of the service of dedicated volunteers from depa...
Meet Blossom!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Blossom

​“The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother—and they'll...
KaneComm staff members received praise for their work by Kane County Board members during an April meeting.

Designating April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Kane County

The designation of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecom...
Sign up to volunteer for Kane County recycling events May 4, July 20 and September 28.

Kane County Recycling Event Impacts and Volunteer Sign Up

​​The sign up for Kane County recycling event volunteers is offic...
As a female yellow-bellied sapsucker methodically drills her sapwells, two flies (left) arrive to inspect her progress and, soon, partake of a sweet treat.  Credit:  Banu R

Good Natured: Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

​Ten years ago I purchased a small shelving unit built by a local craf...
Compost bins and rain barrels are available for a limited time through Kane County Recycles, Clean Water for Kane and The Conservation Foundation.

Kane County's Sprout 'n' Spout Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program is Back!

​Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...
ROE Educator of the Year banquet is Friday May 3, 2024

48th Kane County Educator of the Year Draws Record Number of Nominations

​The Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) says it received a...
Meet Karma!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Karma

​“You can tell by the kindness of a dog how a human should be...
Next Election is on November 5, 2024

Kane County Clerk Certifies Mar. 19 Election Results, Thanks Election Workers and Voters

The Kane County Clerk has certified the official canvass, or election ...
Kane County 911 staff members enjoy a 'hoppy' reunion with Autumn and Winter.

911 Staffer 'Hops' into Action

​Life as a 911 telecommunicator is like taking a ride on a rollercoast...
Danger, yellow bullheads! Danger!  The schreckstoff, or 'scary stuff' present in the skin cells of the fish in this heron's bill likely saved other bullheads from a similar fate.

Good Natured: Fish Alarm Chemicals

​“Ist das nicht eine Schnitzelbank...