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If you think you're seeing more nuts than usual this year, you're not alone.  Our region is experiencing an abundance of mast, or tree fruit, this year, with many species producing prodigious quantities of seeds.

Good Natured: Welcome to Mast Year 2023!

​If you've thought, lately, that you're going nuts, guess what...
Nate Johnson (center) Jake Zimmerman (right)

Kane County Veterans Advocates Take Top Honors

​Nate Johnson and Jake Zimmerman of the Kane County Veterans Assistanc...
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness aimed at children.

Preparing Children for Emergencies and Disasters

​The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emer...
Kane County is among the top 10 pumpkin-producing counties in Illinois.

It's Pumpkin Patch Time

​In Illinois, pumpkins reign supreme...
Kane County Partiscipants in Railroad Safey Course

Kane County Teams up with ICC for Railroad Investigation and Safety Course

​There are more than 14,000 highway-rail crossings in Illinois, with m...
Libraries Matter

Libraries in Kane County Matter and Here's Why

​Libraries in Kane County play a crucial role in providing access to i...
New Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine

Fall 2023 COVID Vaccines in Kane County

​The Centers for Disease Control advisory panel recommended the new CO...
The green darner, Anax junius, is the largest dragonfly in our area.  Adults migrate to the warm South in winter; a new generation arrives back here in spring.  Photo credit:  iStock/mirceax

Good Natured: Migratory Dragonflies

​Did you see them...
Preparing Older Adults for Emergencies and Disasters

September 2023 National Preparedness Month

As an older adult, you may specific needs after a disaster...
Meet Enzo!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“I'm for the unconditional love of dogs...
Commuters who enroll in the RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program can save up to 40% on commuting costs next year.

Commuters Savings Possible Through New Transit Fare Program

​​​​Workers who use public transit to commute to their job could be en...