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Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Mike
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (369+ words) I love cats. I have a lot of cat tales," Ha ha, so to speak. A lot of my cats come to me. They show up at my house. I'm kind of a cat lady that way." " Gina Gershon, American…...
Kane County Board Proclaims March as National Women’s History Month
2+ day, 51+ min ago (354+ words) The Kane County Board has proclaimed March 2026 as National Women's History Month, recognizing the contributions of women to the county's economy, government and community life. The proclamation, approved during the County Board's March meeting, acknowledges the many ways women contribute…...
Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Dagwod
1+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) We may have pets, but when it comes to unconditional love, they are the masters." " Donald L. Hicks, American author, poet There's nothing wrong with allowing a kitten to rule your human universe, especially if that kitten is Dagwood, a 6-month-old…...
Free Vision Screenings in Aurora Help Local Preschooler See Clearly and Detects Eye Cancer in Adult
1+ week, 2+ day ago (458+ words) When Joe and Michelle'noticed their 4-year-old daughter Brinley holding books closer and resting her head while coloring, they were concerned. The next day, a note came home from her Creative Play Pre-K class at the Fox Valley Park District's Eola…...
Kane County Recycling Event Sets New Attendance High
1+ week, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Despite brisk temperatures on Feb. 28, residents turned out in near'record numbers for a Kane County recycling collection event,'making it the most well-attended recycling event since 2018. A total of 1,032 vehicles passed through the site, setting a new attendance high over…...
A Veteran’s Journey Through Treatment Court
2+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) In a courtroom filled with supporters and his 8 year old daughter seated proudly in the front row, Tim M. received something he once considered out of reach: a second chance. An Army veteran who served multiple tours, Tim struggled to adjust…...
Kane County Prepares to Close the Books on Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding
3+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) Kane County Prepares to Close the Books on Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding'Kane County Connects Kane County Prepares to Close the Books on Federal Pandemic Recovery Funding Kane County is preparing to close the books on the historic allocation of more…...
Kane County Wins Farm Bureau Shopping Spree for Local Food Pantries
3+ week, 2+ day ago (152+ words) Kane County Wins Farm Bureau Shopping Spree for Local Food Pantries'Kane County Connects Kane County Board Member and County Agriculture Committee Chair Leslie Juby and Elburn Village President Jeff Walter competed in the 25th Annual Kane County Farm Bureau Shopping Spree…...
Mother-Daughter Team Honored with Kane County Black History Month Proclamation
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (539+ words) The Kane County Board has officially proclaimed February 2026 as National Black History Month in Kane County, recognizing the history, achievements, and lasting contributions of African Americans locally and across the nation." " During the full Kane County Board meeting on Feb....
Kane County Board Appoints New Representatives for Districts 2 and 9
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (79+ words) Kane County Board Appoints New Representatives for Districts 2 and 9Kane County Connects Kane County Board Appoints New Representatives for Districts 2 and 9 J'ennifer Abbatacola (pictured left) of Hampshire was appointed by the Kane County Board to serve District 9 following the resignation of…...