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Kane County Health Department Requests Community's Help in Assessing Health Needs

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is asking for the community'...
Kane County Courtroom

Landmark Public Dashboard Shares Cashless Bail Data in Kane County

​Kane County has launched a new SAFE-T Act dashboard that provides the...
This Monday, Columbus Day, marks 45 years that Arthur the ornate box turtle has lived as a pet.  His longevity, as well as improved conservation laws prohibiting the capture of other wild turtles, are worth celebrating.

Good Natured: Ornate Box Turtles

​Okay Good Natured readers, pop quiz...
The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as a category winner in the Governor's Hometown Awards program.

Kane County Volunteer Garden Sprouts State Service Award

​The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as the Healt...
Kane County is among the top 10 pumpkin-producing counties in Illinois.

Pumpkins in Kane County

​In Illinois, pumpkins reign supreme...
If you think you're seeing more nuts than usual this year, you're not alone.  Our region is experiencing an abundance of mast, or tree fruit, this year, with many species producing prodigious quantities of seeds.

Good Natured: Welcome to Mast Year 2023!

​If you've thought, lately, that you're going nuts, guess what...
confidential document shredding, paint, car seats, clothing, home goods

Kane County Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, September 30, 2023

Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, September 30, 2023 - confidential ...
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness aimed at children.

Preparing Children for Emergencies and Disasters

​The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emer...
Kane County Partiscipants in Railroad Safey Course

Kane County Teams up with ICC for Railroad Investigation and Safety Course

​There are more than 14,000 highway-rail crossings in Illinois, with m...
Libraries Matter

Libraries in Kane County Matter and Here's Why

​Libraries in Kane County play a crucial role in providing access to i...
The green darner, Anax junius, is the largest dragonfly in our area.  Adults migrate to the warm South in winter; a new generation arrives back here in spring.  Photo credit:  iStock/mirceax

Good Natured: Migratory Dragonflies

​Did you see them...
Bliss Road / Old Bliss Road

Name Change for Portion of Bliss Road

​Kane County has approved a name change for a portion of Bliss Road, t...