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a variety of plastics

Sustain Kane: Why Not Give Plastic Free July a Try?

​Plastics have impacted every aspect of our daily lives, from the bris...
The translucent 'balloons' on this sprig of bladderwort take in nutrients in the form of tiny arthropods. The other animals in the picture, such as the aquatic sowbug (right) and the beetle (below) are too large for the carnivourous plant to capture.

Good Natured: Carnivorous Bladderwort

​Mention the word carnivore and folks tend to picture creatures known ...
Higher prices could reach the pumps by the Fourth of July

July 1 Brings Increase in State's Gas Tax

Illinois Gas Tax OverviewRecent Increase: On July 1, 2024, the gas...
Doesn't this milkshake look good!

Community Scoop: Kane County Shares Favorite Ice Cream Spots

​This summer, Kane County Connects invited residents to share their fa...
Most fireworks are illegal in Illinois under the law

Explaining Illinois' Fireworks Regulation Act

​The Fireworks Regulation Act of Illinois governs the sale, storage, a...
Meet Lynja

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Lynja

​“A happy arrangement: many people prefer cats to other people, an...
Kane County Sheriff's Office Alert

Kane County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam

​The Kane County Sheriff's Office has been made aware of a scam involv...
Independence Day Celebrations and Fireworks

Independence Day Fireworks Shows Across Kane County - Where to Watch Them

​Aurora - July 3, 2024Fireworks: RiverEdge Park 360 N...
Picture of Anna Green Showerman accepting the Purple Heart Medal on behalf of her late father World War II U.S. Army Staff Sergeant John W. Green.

Family Presented Local WWII Hero’s Medals After 80 Years with Assistance from Kane County

​A years-long effort to posthumously bestow military decorations to a ...
Pictures courtesy of Kane County ROE

Kane County ROE Holds Crisis Reunification Training

This month, the Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) hosted ...
Perched atop a small hackberry tree, a male red-winged blackbird eyes a curious naturalist walking along the Fox River Trail in Geneva.

Good Natured: Red-Winged Blackbird Season

​Every year about this time, certain wild neighbors start making headl...
Kane County staff and Board members enjoy Swedish Days.

Kane County Joins in Swedish Days Parade

​Kane County staff and Board members enjoyed walking in the Grand Para...
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