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Robins in winter?? Plentiful food, water and shelter have led to year-round success for this popular, and populous, species.

Good Natured: Enjoying Robins Year-Round

How about those robins, huh...

Veterans Resource Fair Held on Feb 9 at Batavia VFW Post 1197

Kane County Veterans Resource Fair Success

Over 200 veterans attended the Kane County Veterans Assistance Co...

Kane County Clerk Introduces Flexible Election Day Polling

Voters in Kane County can now cast their ballots at any precinct ...

Photo Credit to Gordon Garcia

Protecting Great Horned Owls and other Wildlife in Kane County Forest Preserves

Great Horned Owls are currently nesting in the forest preserves, addi...

A little goes a long way when it comes to salting your driveway or walkway.

Smart Salting for a Better Environment

The next time a snow storm hits, hold the salt...

Sugar Grove Park District Rendering of Redevelopment of Black Walnut Park

Elburn, Elgin and Sugar Grove to Receive Local Park and Recreation Project Funding

Park Districts in Elburn, Sugar Grove and Elgin are among a handf...

Visual of the Randall Road and Hopps Road Rail and Intersection Project

Kane County Secures $25 Million in Federal Funds for Rail Safety Project near Elgin

Kane County has been awarded $25 million in funding to improve rail s...

Groundhog in Kane County

UPDATE: Early Spring on the Way ----- Winter's Last Stand or an Early Spring Surprise in Kane County; Only the Groundhog Knows

2/2/24 UPDATE: Woodstock Willie declares an early...

Used with permission of The Old Farmer's Almanac/Almanac.com

Out on Thin Ice - Safety Tips from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Ice FactsNew ice is usually stronger than old ice...

Despite attempts to eradicate it, the spongy (formerly gypsy) moth continues to impact trees throughout our area. This female, full of eggs, was found in Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles in July 2023.

Good Natured: Steps to Kick Invasive Species to the Curb

Over the past couple of weeks, we've established that a) hitchhiking,...

Kane County will be hosting public input sessions in Aurora, Geneva and Elgin on a draft of its first Climate Action Implementation Plan.

Climate Action Plan Public Sessions in Aurora and Elgin

Kane County is hosting its final two public input sessions ...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Brownie

“Animals don’t lie...

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