Community Involvement

Kane County Sheriff's Office National Night Out 2023

What A Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office National Night Out Event

​Hundreds of residents turned out for another successful National Nigh...
Mother Nature makes it best: A ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) samples the nectar at a butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) also known as butterflyweed.  Photo Credit:  Karel Bock/iStock

Good Natured: Hummingbirds Part 2

​Last week we explored how the tiny winged jewels we know as hummingbi...
There are Nine School Districts in Kane County

Back to School for Kane County Kids

​There are 9 public school districts serving students in Kane County...
Farmland in Kane County

Kane County Discusses Future Preservation of its Agricultural Heritage

With the growing pressure of residential and commercial development on...
Kane County is hosting a 'Solar Power Hour' event August 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Kane County for a 'Solar Power Hour' Learning Session!

​Reduce your energy bills while supporting the local economy and creat...
Itsy bitsy and flitty, with iridescent plumage that flashes emerald in the sun, hummingbirds shine like winged jewels among our local feathered friends

Good Natured: Hummingbirds

​We have a few birds in our area that even nonbirders consider unmista...
Kane County Animal Control at National Night Out

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 1

​​Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands acros...
Cooling Centers in Kane County

Cooling Center Locations in Kane County

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected t...
Kane County Health Department Booth at the Kane County Fair

Kane County Health Department Gives Away over a 1000 Doses of Naloxone​​

Kane County's Health Department is distributing free  Naloxone​​&...
Meet Ser Pounce!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​His name is tied into a popular on-line game...
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...
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...