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Two species of teasel occur in Illinois, Dipsacus fullonum and D. laciniatus, and both are equally invasive.  The plants were brought to the United States intentionally, but escaped cultivation and have proliferated, especially in disturned areas.

Good Natured: Invasive Teasel

​Greetings Good Natured readers...
NO SHREDDING at this event

Recycle Electronics, Clothing, Books and More in Kane County July 22, 2023

​Kane County Annual Recycling Extravaganza Sat...
Ongoing Outreach to Residents Recovering from Tornado

Tornado Recovery Continues: Officials Offer Support Through Email, Outreach and Education

​The National Weather Service confirms 13 tornados touched downed on J...
Avoid Dialing 911 by Accident

Cell Phone Feature Causing Surge in Calls to 9-1-1 in Kane County

​A software update to cell phones is being blamed for a dramatic uptic...
Picture Courtesty of Downtown Elgin website

Farmer's Markets Across Kane County

​Aurora Farmer’s Markets   630 264-INFO(4636)www...
Photo Courtest of Fox Valley Food for Health

Kane County Announces $1 Million Plus for Local Projects

​​Members of the Kane County Board approved $1,116,842...
Not flashy but fascinating just the same, diurnal fireflies fly during the daytime and inhabit moist fields and woodlands throughout our area.

Good Natured: Daytime Fireflies

​Last week we took a Good-Natured look at fireflies, those flashy star...
The Kane County Fair is back for its 154th year.

Kane County Fair Returns for 154th Year!

​Save the date for the 154th Kane County Fair and Festival July 1...
Kane County is the Fifth Largest County in Illinois

Kane County Named to Top 20 List of America’s Best Counties

​Kane County has been ranked as one of the top 20 counties in the nati...
Route 31 underpass in Geneva

Kane County Government Center Remains Accessible During Geneva Underpass Closure

​​Access to the Kane County Government Center, located at 719 S...
Kane County's Annual Recycling Extravaganza returns on Saturday, July 22.

Volunteers Needed for Kane County's Annual Recycling Extravaganza

​“Kane County's Annual Recycling Extravaganza returns on Saturday, Jul...
Dick Young Forest Preserve - Photo Courtesy of the Forest Preserve of Kane County Facebook Page

Kane County Forest Preserve Expands with More Land

​Through a mixture of purchases and donations, the Forest Preserve Dis...