Kane County Submitted Content
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Kane County youth gather to promote mental health, foster supportive communitiesFeb 12, 2025 7:06 pm - The Kane County Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health is an annual event that brings together high school students, counselors, teachers, and county representatives to facilitate student-led conversations on emotional well-being.
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Three Fires Council adopts Scouting America name changeFeb 07, 2025 5:04 pm - After 115 years, Boy Scouts of America rebrands as Scouting America to reflect growing female and diverse membership.
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CASA Kane County appoints health care and education leaders to board of directorsFeb 03, 2025 9:39 pm - CASA Kane County appoints two new board members, Carol Goewey and Denise Kruckenberg, who bring extensive experience in sales leadership and academic administration to help advocate for abused and neglected children.
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Fermilab Natural Areas awarded $12,000 grant for Shrubland Restoration ProjectFeb 03, 2025 7:57 pm - Fermilab Natural Areas gets $12,000 DuPage Foundation grant, enabling sponsorships for two 10-week interns to restore Sparrow Hedge native shrublands that support declining bird populations.
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Kane County to host town halls on sales tax referendumFeb 03, 2025 12:57 pm - Between Feb. 4 and March 10, the Kane County Board is hosting five town halls to provide information about proposed sales tax referendum to fund public safety services.
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Prominent Illinois Democrats to speak at Kane County Truman Dinner fundraiser March 2Jan 29, 2025 7:42 pm - Kane County Democrats are hosting the annual Truman Dinner on March 2, featuring Illinois politicians Alexi Giannoulias, Susana Mendoza, Illinois AFL-CIO president Tim Drea, and keynote Pam Davidson.
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Kane County Fair offers $3,000 scholarships to 4-H high school seniorsJan 26, 2025 5:33 pm - The Kane County Fair board seeks applications from 4-H Club high school seniors for three $3,000 college scholarships. April 1 deadline to apply for financial assistance furthering education.
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CASA Kane County hosts volunteer open house to support children in foster careJan 24, 2025 6:04 pm - Learn about volunteer opportunities, ways to contribute through donations, and how to advocate for children in foster care at the CASA Kane County open house Jan. 30.
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Norwegian National League offers scholarshipsJan 24, 2025 4:25 pm - The Norwegian National League offers scholarships for students of Norwegian descent in several suburban Chicago counties through essay and art contests.
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Three Fires Council to host 28th annual Merit Badge University for over 1,200 ScoutsJan 23, 2025 10:51 pm - Scouts can work on merit badges in various areas like STEM, outdoor skills, and personal development, guided by expert instructors, at the annual Merit Badge University.