Kane County Launches First-Ever Small Business Development Center for Jail Detainees
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office has launched a groundbreaking diversion and reentry program that integrates business development with future opportunities for detainees at the Kane County jail. Sheriff’s officials say the center is the first of its kind in the nation and hope it will serve as a national model for success. READ MORE
Kane County Health Officials Looking Ahead to Respiratory Virus Season
Kane County Health officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses ahead of the fall and winter seasons.READ MORE
Kane County Education Office Tackles the Attendance Challenge: Turning Absences into Achievements
September is School Attendance Awareness Month, stressing the importance of consistent attendance for Kane County students. Students missing 10% or more of school days are considered chronically absent, which research links to lower reading proficiency by third grade, middle school struggles, and a higher risk of not graduating.READ MORE
National POW/MIA Recognition at
Kane County Veterans Memorial
Local veterans and families of unreturned service members will gather at the Kane County Veterans Memorial (719 S. Batavia Ave, Geneva) at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, to honor the sacrifices made by the nation's prisoners of war and those still missing and unaccounted for from past conflicts. The ceremony is part of the observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Kane County Probation Officer of the Year
Kane County juvenile probation officer Isabel Ocon has been honored with the 2024 Probation Officer of the Year Award. Ocon, who has served the County for 19 years, received the recognition during a recent Kane County Board Judicial/Public Service meeting.READ MORE
Good Natured
Good Natured: A Snappy Rescue
Pam Otto, Outreach Ambassador for the St. Charles Park District, says even large snapping turtles in local ponds and streams can fall victim to discarded fishing line, leading to water rescues. READ MORE
EVENTS / COMMUNITIES
St. Charles Fire Dept. Open House
Fire Station No. 1 will host an open house Sept. 28 to mark Fire Prevention Week featuring fire extinguisher demos, special rescue operations, a live burn demo and more. READ MORE
Aurora's Pooch Parade
The 6th annual Aurora Pooch Parade will be held Oct. 6 at Sunken Garden in Phillips Park. The first 125 registrants are guaranteed a spot in the parade.
The Rotary Club of Elgin is hosting its free, family-friendly end-of-summer celebration at Panton Mill Park featuring live bands, touch-a-truck and kids fest.
Learn about the hottest new book titles, share your favorites and win prizes during this Geneva Public Library event. Light refreshments will be served.
The Stride for Change Family Fun Run/Walk Oct. 13 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles benefits programs that assist child abuse victims. READ MORE
Library Card Sign-Up Month
The Batavia Public Library is offering a free magnetic owl bookmark and small plush owl (while supplies last) during Library Card Sign-Up Month. READ MORE
Become a Kane County Certified Naturalist
Learn how to become a Kane County Certified Naturalist (KCCN) during this information session Nov. 7 presented by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. READ MORE
Maple Park Police House Address Reminder
Maple Park police are reminding residents how important it is to have a house number correctly displayed and legible during an emergency situation and are offering a few tips.
Aurora's longest-serving teacher, Laura Waegner, was honored with a street renaming. A portion of Kensington Place is now "Laura Waegner Way." Waegner, who retired in May, taught in Aurora for 55 years.
Elgin Alumnus Named Fulbright Scholar
Elgin High School alumnus Roshan Betkeruright from Elgin is one of eight University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students to receive a Fulbright grant. He will use the grant to research dementia-care models in the Netherlands. READ MORE
Kane County Teaching Vacancies
School districts in Kane County are looking to fill vacancies in teaching and other support positions.READ MORE
JOBS
Kane County is Hiring
A list of all open positions can be found at www.countyofkane.org. Kane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.APPLY HERE
