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Ream's Country Bees

Growing in Kane: Ream's Country Bees, What’s the Buzz?

​Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...
First meeting of a new disaster recovery committee

Kane County Launches “Disaster Ready Kane” to Strengthen Community Disaster Recovery

Earlier this month, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OE...
Training at the Kane County Government Center

Preparing for the Worst - Active Shooter Training in Kane County

​Kane County Office of Emergency Management (KCOEM) recently hosted an...
Deadline to Apply is July 31, 2025

Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for Kane County’s Homeless Prevention Assistance

Kane County residents struggling to pay rent or utilities — and at ris...
Electronic recycling from past event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring eworks

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
Bicycles collected during past recycling event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring Hesed House and Flat Can Recycling

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
Meet Mater!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Mater

​“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes...
Association for Individual Development (AID) is providing crucial support through its 24-hour crisis hotline and mobile crisis response teams.

AID Crisis Unit Offers 24/7 Mental Health Support, Safety Tech, and a Place to Heal

​As mental and behavioral health demands grow in Illinois, the Associa...
firemen rescue residents from floodwaters on the west side of Aurora during the July 1996 flood

Remembering the 1996 Kane County Flood: What You Need to Know About Flood Risks And Safety

The deadly flash flooding in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San A...
Plan Paves Way for Final Round of Federal Roadway Safety Funding

Kane County Safety Action Plan - Safer Roads for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and High-Risk Areas Across Kane County

The Kane County Safety Action Plan​ (SAP) was developed by theKan...
The project focuses on promoting the use of smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47% while still maintaining a healthy lawn.

Kane County Launches Smart Sprinkler Pilot Program to Promote Water Conservation and Lower Utility Costs

Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve wa...