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With assistance from wildlife biologists from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, American kestrel chicks in the Kane County nest box program are weighed, measured and banded.       Photo credit:  John Heneghan

Good Natured: The American Kestrel- Part II

After last week's column on American kestrels, a few folks contacted m...
Kane County resident Noah Schultz of Aurora was drafted in the first round by his hometown team, the Chicago White Sox.  Photo credit:  White Sox Facebook page.

White Sox Draft 18-Year-Old Auroran In First Round

​It's been a whirlwind summer for 18 year-old Noah Schultz of Aur...
Culex mosquito

First Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus Reported in Montgomery

The Kane County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquitoes...
Emma's Landing in Geneva

Working to Find Solutions: Affordable Workforce Housing in Kane County

Affordable housing is a pressing issue in Kane County for residents, c...
Monkeypox Vaccine

Kane County Receives First Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine

​On July 15, 2022 the Kane County Health Department received its first...
A $400,000 state grant will allow Presidential Park in Algonquin to build a new playground, challenge course and open-air pavillion.

Algonquin Receives $400,000 State Grant For Presidential Park

​Presidential Park in the Village of Algonquin will get a major faceli...
Take the Cottage Food Training Course anytime, anywhere through the University of Illinois Extension.

Online Cottage Food Training Course Teaches How to Run a Home-Based Food Business

​Do you want to take your culinary skills to the next level and ventur...
Personal Protective Equipment Available

Request a PPE Distribution Event

Over the course of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Kane County Health Dep...
Tucker

Pet of the Week: Tucker

His puppyhood with his forever family didn’t last a full year...
Sheila McCraven

A Tribute to Sheila McCraven: Remembered for Her Dedication to Kane County

Sheila McCraven served as the Executive Director of Human Resources fo...
Kane County Board Member Mavis Bates, chair of the Board's Energy and Environmental Committee, holds the EPA Green Power certificate during this week's Board meeting.

Kane County Receives National Award for Use of Green Power

​Kane County has been recognized as a Green Power Partner by the Envir...
Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...