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Marcescence not only is a great word, but also an interesting phenomemon to observe in the winter landscape.

Good Natured: Marcescent Trees

​Don't you just love a good word...
Lagunitas is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Pet of the Week: Lagunitas

​Abandoned...
Kane County's Maintenance Superintendent Bill Edwards at Kane County Transportation Committee Meeting

Kane County's 'Snow Commander' Retires

Kane County's Maintenance Superintendent Bill Edwards retires this mon...
Baby Girl – Pearl Noelle Hodge / Photo Credit  Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

Meet Kane County’s Newest Residents – 2024 New Year’s Babies

​A couple from Batavia welcomed their third child, a daughter on Janua...
Never shy about helping themselves to free food, European starlings have made themselves at home in every one of the lower 48 states as well as southern Alaska and Canada.

Good Natured: Andrini Starling

​Depending on how your holiday season played out, you may have, in the...
2024 Taste Test for Kane Count

Best Tasting Drinking Water in Kane County

​Carpentersville has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Drinking Water&...
Meet Captain

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Captain

​“Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased...
Article from 1978

Kane County Coroner Announces Crowdfunding Effort to Solve a Decades Old Mystery from Batavia

​Kane County Coroner Rob Russell is seeking the public's help in ident...
Gathering to Recognize Volunteers and Staff

Successful Seed Harvest Season for Kane County Forest Preserve

​The Forest Preserve District of Kane County recently recognized its&#...
Kane County Connects

A Note of Thanks from Kane County Connects

​We extend our deepest gratitude to the Kane County Connects subscribe...
Kane County Free CPR Classes

Kane County Health Department and Sheriff’s Office Join Forces to Offer Free CPR Classes

​Kane County Health Department and Sheriff’s Office Join Forces to Off...
If you've got a naturalist on your gift list, there's still time to track down some of these tried-and-true favorites, including pants with pockets, lip balm and multitools.

Good Natured: Gift Ideas for the Naturalist

​With the ho-ho-holiday gift-giving deadline just around the corner, I...