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Meet ALT!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet ALT ADOPTED

“Kitten, four hours of sleep while holding you is far more beneficial ...
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...
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...
KDOT trucks ready for snow operations (picture taken in 2024)

Kane County Approves Radio Upgrade to Improve Communication for Transportation Crews

​The Kane County Board has approved the purchase of 93 new handheld an...
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...
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...
State moves closer to implementing universal childhood lead testing in 2026

More Kane County ZIP Codes Identified as High Risk for Pediatric Lead Poisoning

On July 1, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released an...
Rules of the Road - Motorists: Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

Sharing the Road in Summer: A Two-Way Street in Kane County

​Summer in Kane County is a perfect time to be outdoors...
Planning for snow is a year-round priority to keep 730 lane miles of county roads safe and clear during the cold and snowy months.

KDOT Prepares for Snow in the Summer Heat

​KDOT Prepares for Snow in the Summer HeatEven in July, winter is neve...