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Kane County Drug Court Graduation 2024

Life Changing Program: Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court Graduates

​For the six graduates, this ceremony marks the completion of a two-ye...
As dusk sets in, thousands of swifts, Chaetura pelagica, make their way into an uncapped, unlined chimney in Geneva, IL.

Good Natured: Chimney Swift Migration Season

​If you’re someone with FOMO—Fear of Missing Out—the following story m...
Meet Charli

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Charli

“My relationship with cats has saved me from a deadly pervasive ignora...
It's apple picking time in Kane County!

Apple Orchards Abound in Kane County

​It's prime apple picking time in Illinois so dust off those apple rec...
Halloween is Thursday October 31

Where to Find a Pumpkin Patch or Farm in Kane County

​​When it comes to pumpkins, Illinois rules the patch...
The recent Friday the 13th started off unlucky for this great horned owl, but got better when rescuers arrived.  The owl's third eyelid is visible on its right eye, but the eye itself was uninjured.

Good Natured: A Great Horned Owl Rescue

​The call came in at 8 a...
Support for Local Growers

Kane County Launches $755,000 Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program to Support Local Growers

​Kane County Launches $755,000 Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program ...
Cover featuring a full-page drone photo taken directly above Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva

Enjoy Illinois Magazine Dives into Kane County's Fox River Communities

​State and regional tourism officials gathered recently to l...
Door placard outside the New Kane County Forensic Lab

Kane County's Forensic Lab's Expansion Plans on Track with Federal Grant

​Kane County has formally accepted nearly $1 million in federal fundin...
Kane County Treasurer's Office

Questions about Where to Pay Unpaid Property Taxes

​There have been inquiries regarding unpaid property taxes, and where&...
Although large, even snapping turtles like this one—which is the size and color of a large watermelon—can fall victim to fishing line. (photo by Keith Falato)

A Snappy Rescue

​Snapping turtles, I think we can all agree, have an image problem...