Community Involvement

Do you know how to identify animals from the tracks they leave behind?

Learn How to Identify Animal Tracks During a Nature Hike

​Learn about the various types of animal signs you can discover while ...
Chief John Bucci from the Algonquin Police Department

Chief John Bucci Announces Departure from Algonquin Police Department

The Village of Algonquin is announcing the departure of Chief John Buc...
Deck the halls with boughs of .... hedge apples?

Good Natured: Deck the Halls with An Osage Orange

​​I know, holly is the traditional plant to mix in with pine, spruce a...
Benjamin Haberthur, Monica Meyers, Chris Kious

Executive Director of Kane County Forest Preserve District Retires

After 18 years at the helm of the Forest Preserve District of Kan...
Townships provide a variety of services for its residents, including financial assistance for those who qualify during times of hardship.

Townships Are Uniquely Positioned to Help Residents in Need

​While townships are the oldest unit of government in the U...
Kane County Board meetings are held in the board room located in Geneva at the Kane County Government Center.

Who's Your Kane County Board Member?

​The Kane County Board is comprised of 24 members plus the Board Chair...
There are many ideas for greening your holiday gift wrap.

That's a Wrap! Some Tips for Greening Your Gift Wrap

​​Kane County Recycling Coordinator, Clair Ryan shares some tips and t...
The CDC reports that flu activity in Illinois is considered "very high."

Kane County Health Department Says Triple-Threat Viruses on the Rise

​Tis' the season for holiday gatherings and Kane County Health Departm...
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, Lewis Medina, Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog

Local Man Receives National Award for Heroism

​There was a standing ovation from the Kane County Board and those in ...
The American badger is ideally suited to its role as fossorial carnivore, or a predator that digs.  Its front claws are nearly two inches in length, and the toes are partially webbed to aid in scooping soil.  Photo credit: Stolz, Gary, USFWS, USFWS M.

Good Natured: Badgers Aren't Only in Wisconsin

​With a nod to the fast-approaching holidays, and with apologies to th...
Kane County OEM holds warm weather clothing drive.

Cold Weather Clothing Drive Brings in Needed Winter Wear

​The Kane County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management recently hel...