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With big claws and an attitude to match, the rusty crayfish was brought to Illinois intentionally for use as fishing bait. It then hitched around in bait buckets throughout the Upper Midwest, displacing native species along the way.

Good Natured: Infamous Hitchhiking Species

Back in the day when hitchhikers were a thing, they were hard to miss...

Climate Action Plan - Community Meetings

Kane County Unveils Climate Action Implementation Plan Draft

Kane County has completed a draft of its first Climate Action Im...

St. Charles Resident Saves Lives by Building Hope

In 2020, Zoeie Kreiner of St...

Kane County Health Department Urges Residents to Safeguard Homes and Families Against Radon Exposure

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is participating in the nati...

Kane County JusticeCorps Fellow Honored with Illinois Leadership Award

Twenty-three-year-old Dasha Pates has been recognized for her work wit...

$Having hitchhiked a ride to Illinois from California, and despite a fractured shell, this snail is now living comfortably in a terrarium in DeKalb County. Photo by Peggy Anesi$

Good Natured: Esther Duncan the Hitchhiking Snail

Growing up we had the best neighbors a kid could hope for: Harry ...

Kane County Recycles Green Tip -- Stryofoam

There are two known recycling drop-offs in Kane County: Dart...

Happy Birthday Kane County

On January 16th, 1836, Illinois lawmakers formed a new County and nam...

Kane County 211 -- Have Questions? Get Answers

211 is a free and confidential, information and referral helpline for ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 15, 2024

Kane County Government Offices Closed for MLK Day

Kane County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, ...

Kane County Animal Control offers advice for residents to keep their pets safe during extreme cold temperatures.

Kane County Animal Control Provides Pet Safety Tips for Freezing Winter Temperatures

As subzero temperatures blanket the area, Kane County Animal Con...

List of Warming Centers in Kane County

There are a number of warming center across Kane County for those seek...

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