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The eastern or common mole, is also known as Scalopus aquaticus, does not live in water, though its large front feet do an admirable job of swimming through soil. Photo credit: Dr. William J. Weber

Good Natured: What's in a Name?

​So last week we dipped a pinky toe into the pool that is scientific b...
Elgin Community College fall enrollment numbers are up over 2021.

ECC Fall Enrollment Up 11% Over Last Year

​A double-digit increase in ECC's fall enrollment shows positive post-...
Batavia Public Library Director George H. Scheetz will retire in the summer of 2023.

Longtime Batavia Public Library Director to Retire

​Batavia Public Library Director George H...
Deadline to seek a Certificate of Error is Oct 1, 2022

Deadline to Claim a Homestead Exemption for 2021 is October 1

​The Kane County Assessment Office reminds property owners who may be ...
Halloween Is Monday Oct 31

Pumpkin Patches/Farms in Kane County

According to the University of Illinois Extension, Illinois is the top...
The Illinois Department of Aging says certain older adults and retirees need to fill out proper paperwork in order to receive the $300 property tax rebate.

Certain Retirees Need to Submit Form for Property Tax Rebate

​The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging older adults a...
More than 50 Aurora religious leaders gathered during the UN's International Day of Peace to launch the new Aurora Interfaith Alliance.

More Than 50 Religious Leaders in Aurora Convene for Peace and Faith

​More than 50 religious leaders convened on the United Nation's I...
Plan a road trip to check out the beautiful fall foliage using an online map.

Fall is Officially Here! Plan a Trip to View the Peak Fall Colors with Online Map

​Today is the first official day of fall and the leaves on area trees ...
Several mobile apps are helping to reduce hunger and food waste in Kane County, providing residents with deep discounts at restaurants and grocery stores.

Kane County Restaurants and Supermarkets Using Mobile Apps to Reduce Hunger and Food Waste

​It seems wrong that so much edible food is landfilled (about 3...
Floodplain Awareness Week

2022 Kane County Virtual Floodplain Awareness Open House

Kane County Department of Environmental and Water Resources invites yo...
Kane County Health Department

Fourth Annual Kane Health Counts Symposium

Health care providers, mental health professionals, school personne...
The eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, gets its scientific name from its tyrant-like approach to territory defense, which can include defensive strikes at squirrels, crows and even hawks. Photo credit: US Fish & Wildlife

Good Natured: It's Greek to Me

​I've been in a literature sort of mood recently, and have come to rea...
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