On the day following a hydrogen energy roundtable in Kane County, the federal government announced $7 billion to build regional hydrogen power hubs including in Illinois.READ MORE
Kane County Sheriff's Office to Host
Community Blood Drive
The Kane County Sheriff's Office will host a "Fall Into Giving" Community Blood Drive Tuesday, November 7 in the visitor's lobby. Appointments are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome.READ MORE
Bliss/Main/Fabyan Intersection
Reconstruction Project Update
Bliss Road will be closed to through traffic from Seavey Road to Main Street Road until the end of November 2023, weather permitting. At the same time, Main Street Road is opening to traffic from Bliss Road to Wyatt Drive. READ MORE
Aurora's Tom Skilling: Longtime TV Weather Forecaster Announces Retirement
Tom Skilling started his career in broadcasting at the age of 14 at WKKD radio in Aurora. For years, he has hosted annual tornado and severe weather seminars at Fermilab in Batavia. He is set to retire in February.READ MORE
Kane County Animal Control's Pet of the Week
Meet Kimchi!
Just look at that face. Kimchi is a 4-month-old, spayed calico Domestic Shorthair who was found as a stray. She is feisty and ready for an experienced cat owner to make a new home for her. She is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control. READ MORE
EVENTS /COMMUNITIES
Halloween Photos Around Kane County
Check out this display in Big Rock, sent to us by William Vokoun. Submit a picture of your spooktacular decorations or seasonal landscape for others to admire.
Chocolate pairs with cocoa this year in a new twist to the annual downtown Geneva favorite, to be held November 4. Tickets are available now. READ MORE
Fall Birding Hike in Hampshire
Join Forest Preserve District naturalists and learn basic bird identification while enjoying the changing seasons at the Hampshire Forest Preserve November 11.
The Village of Sugar Grove will hold a free Halloween lunch for seniors; reservations should be made by Oct. 27. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize! READ MORE
Underwear Party Supports Adopt-a-Family
The Batavia Lions Club will host its 7th Annual Underwear Party Nov. 8 to collect donations of new socks and underwear for children participating in the Batavia United Way Adopt-A-Family holiday program. READ MORE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Help Plant Daffodil Bulbs October 21
The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles is seeking volunteers on Oct. 21 to help plant 5,000 daffodil bulbs in Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles. READ MORE
Kane County Health Department Health Assessment Survey
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is asking for the community's assistance in identifying the healthcare needs of its residents and organizations. TAKE THE SURVEY
