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Stoneflies, even the common species, are increasingly hard to find these days. This stonefly nymph was found in Ferson Creek at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Stoneflies

​It may seem, at first glance, that our Fox River bugs are a pretty ho...
Meet Ducky!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

The Pet of the Week featuring Ducky was originally posted on June 16, ...
Lighthouse Recovery Narcan Vending Machine

Kane County Officials Support Free Narcan Vending Machine

Narcan is now available to the public by Lighthouse Recovery Center, a...
How hot did it get on August 23 and 24

Cooling Locations in Kane County for Relief from the Summer Heat

​The following facilities in Kane County have been pre-identified as c...
A large mayfly rests next to its freshly cast skin. Mayflies are the only insects that experience a subimago, or sub adult, life stage in which they are winged and capable of flight but not fully mature.

Good Natured: The Mayfly

​( Note: This column is the second in a three-part series on the F...
Geneva High School Graduate Rilee Hasegawa and St. Charles North Grad Drew Surges Recognized by Board Members on August 8, 2023

Kane County Board Recognizes Student Athletes

Members of the Kane County Board paused discussion, debate and decisio...
Also known as River Bugs, caddisflies periodically emerge en masse from the Fox River and its tributaries. Their larvae live underwater for up to a year, and frequently are used as indicators of aquatic ecosystem health.

Good Natured: The Caddisflies

​Anyone who's spent time along the Fox River, either in it, near it or...
PROPERTY WATCH helps Homeowners Protect Themselves Against Property Fraud

Sign Up for the Online PROPERTY WATCH Program Through the Kane County Recorder's Office

Property Fraud continues to be a growing crimes in America today...
A portion of the batteries collected at the July 2023 recycling event

50,000 Pounds of Material Collected at Kane County's July Recycling Event

​Kane County is all charged up about its recent recycling effort, not ...
Meet Captain Picard

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“Dogs own space and cats own time...
Dick Young Forest Preserve

And the Largest Forest Preserve in Kane County is .....

The Dick Young Forest Preserve is the largest preserve in the Forest P...
Kane County Government Blood Drive August 24

Give Blood During the Kane County Blood Drive August 24

​​In partnership with the American Red Cross, Kane County is hosting a...
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