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A handsome hover fly, which developed from a larva known as a rat-tailed maggot (or 'mousie' to ice fisher people) pauses on top of a flower. Photo credit: iStock

Good Natured: Rat-Tailed Maggots

As a little kid, I was really lucky...

Narcan Vending Machine

Kane County's Lifesaving Vending Machine

A vending machine in the Kane County Sheriff’s Office lobby now offer...

The Kane County Board recently recognized the dedication of KDOT's public works professionals during a board meeting.

Kane County Proclamation Recognizes Public Works Professionals

In Kane County, public works professionals at the Kane County Divisio...

St. Charles: Otter Cove Aquatic Park

Park District Pools Opening for the Season Across Kane County

There are many places to swim and splash around Kane Count...

Sienna is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Sienna

She has a face made for kisses and a squat little body made for hugs ...

On May 16, the Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it would step up enforcement efforts through Memorial Day weekend to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket."

This Memorial Day, Click It - Don't Risk It

Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, o...

Map of Batavia Detours to Hall Quarry Beach

Batavia Hall Quarry and Water Street Construction Detours

There have been questions about alternative routes to Hall Quarry Bea...

Post Office located at 616 E. Main Street St. St. Charles (photo provided)

St. Charles Post Office Renamed for Veterans of the Vietnam War

Legislation to rename the St...

Since 2016, Kane County has helped financially support a total of 317 housing units

Kane County Shares $1.7 Million in Grants for Community Improvement/Affordable Housing

Since its inception 26 years ago, Kane County has administered $35...

The widow of Steven Chidester honors his memory every year with a message about road safety.

Widow Advocates for Safer Roads in Memory of Kane County Worker

The widow of a Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) worker w...

Eastern phoebes show a preference for nesting in sheltered locations. They'll also refurbish and reuse their nests, often returning to the same site year after year. Credit: iStock/Carol Hamilton

Good Natured: Eastern Phoebes

Last month the St...

Fabyan Parkway at Western Avenue Intersection

Fabyan Parkway at Western Avenue Intersection and Multi-Use Path Reconstruction

Beginning the week of Monday, May 13, construction of the Fabyan Park...

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