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Hundreds of households took advantage of the final event this year of Kane County's Recycling program.

Recycling by the Numbers and New Options for Unwanted Meds

​​​The final event of Kane County's Recycling program for this year di...
Icarus the red-tailed hawk, rendered flightless and nearly featherless by a landfill flame, today is fully recovered and flying free. Photo credit: Cheryl Smith

Good Natured: Icarus the Red-Tailed Hawk Recovers

​“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...
Meet Ray!

Kane County Animal Control Adoptable Pet of the Week - Ray

A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than...
Lend your voice today!

Kane County Health Department Requests Community's Help in Assessing Health Needs

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is asking for the community'...
Operation Trick or Treat is scheduled for Friday October 27, 2023 at the Elgin Community College Gymnasium (Building J 1700 Spartan Drive) in Elgin, between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Halloween Event Offers Free Treats at Public Health Training Exercise

​The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) will be handing out goodies ...
This Monday, Columbus Day, marks 45 years that Arthur the ornate box turtle has lived as a pet. His longevity, as well as improved conservation laws prohibiting the capture of other wild turtles, are worth celebrating.

Good Natured: Ornate Box Turtles

​Okay Good Natured readers, pop quiz...
There are many ways to celebrate the spooktacular season in Kane County

Haunted Happenings in Kane County

​​There are many ways to enjoy the Halloween and fall season...
Judges for the 2023 KCSO Small Business Plan Competition

Kane County Sheriff's Mentoring Program Produces Big Plans for Small Business

Over the course of five years, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO)...
The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as a category winner in the Governor's Hometown Awards program.

Kane County Volunteer Garden Sprouts State Service Award

​The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as the Healt...
Help for Illinois Families

Applications Now Open for Program to Help Illinois Families

​The State is leveraging federal funds to help Illinois families...
City of Aurora Water & Sewer Division employees Daniel Chavez, left, and Josh Elrod saved a 1-year-old baby's life last week while out in the field performing routine duties. Their split-second decisions made the difference between life and death.

City of Aurora Employees Save Baby's Life

​A 1-year-old baby is still alive thanks to the life-saving actions of...
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...
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