Education

Kane County is hosting a 'Solar Power Hour' event August 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Kane County for a 'Solar Power Hour' Learning Session!

​Reduce your energy bills while supporting the local economy and creat...
Itsy bitsy and flitty, with iridescent plumage that flashes emerald in the sun, hummingbirds shine like winged jewels among our local feathered friends

Good Natured: Hummingbirds

​We have a few birds in our area that even nonbirders consider unmista...
Kane County Animal Control at National Night Out

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 1

​​Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands acros...
Cooling Centers in Kane County

Cooling Center Locations in Kane County

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected t...
Kane County Health Department Booth at the Kane County Fair

Kane County Health Department Gives Away over a 1000 Doses of Naloxone​​

Kane County's Health Department is distributing free  Naloxone​​&...
Cashless Bail is Ordered to Take Effect by Sept 18, 2023

Illinois to Become the First in the Nation to End Cash Bail

​The Illinois Supreme Court on July 18 paved the way for a historic ch...
KDOT Construction Project Update

KDOT Construction Project Update With Pictures

​The Kane County Division of Transportation has been busy this summer ...
Two species of teasel occur in Illinois, Dipsacus fullonum and D. laciniatus, and both are equally invasive.  The plants were brought to the United States intentionally, but escaped cultivation and have proliferated, especially in disturned areas.

Good Natured: Invasive Teasel

​Greetings Good Natured readers...
NO SHREDDING at this event

Recycle Electronics, Clothing, Books and More in Kane County July 22, 2023

​Kane County Annual Recycling Extravaganza Sat...
Ongoing Outreach to Residents Recovering from Tornado

Tornado Recovery Continues: Officials Offer Support Through Email, Outreach and Education

​The National Weather Service confirms 13 tornados touched downed on J...
Avoid Dialing 911 by Accident

Cell Phone Feature Causing Surge in Calls to 9-1-1 in Kane County

​A software update to cell phones is being blamed for a dramatic uptic...
Lily is Available for Adoption at Kane County Animal Control

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​Cats are funny creatures, really...