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North America's smallest falcon, the American Kestrel. Photo by John Magera of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel

Well, it happened again the other day...
Measuring right around 4 mm, or just over 1/8 in. in length, the polished or 'spotless' lady beetle is one of our area's native ladybug species.

Good Natured Column: Let's Talk Ladybugs!

​Living with three dogs, I've come to accept that few areas of my life...
The Village of Burlington was one of 18 recipients statewide of an Illinois EPA grant.

Village of Burlington Receives Illinois EPA Grant to Develop Sewer Plan

​The Village of Burlington in Kane County is one of 18 statewide ...
The Cybersecurity team of Bryant Velasco of Streamwood and Debora Culajay of Elgin placed eighth in the nation.

ECC Students Top 10 in SkillsUSA National Championship

Elgin Community College (ECC) career and technical students&...
On Friday, July 8 the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry is combining two of its largest fundraisers.

Aurora Food Pantry to Hold 95.9 Radiothon Fundraiser and After-Party

On Friday, July 8, 2022, Aurora's largest food pantry joins 95...
An Anti-DUI Initiative will be in full force this weekend in Kane County.

Anti-DUI Initiative in Kane County This Weekend

​The Kane County State's Attorney's Office will work with Kane County ...
 Kane County veterans or their surviviors received a VA funding boost.

VA Funding Boost Puts More Money in Pockets of Kane County Veterans

Kane County veterans saw more money in their pockets in Fiscal Ye...
The long projection at the end of this long-horned beetle is an ovipositor, used for depositing eggs in wood. Graphisurus fasciatus targets dead and dying trees for egg laying; its activities aid in natural decomposition processes.

Good Natured Column: Long Horned Beetle

The other night, even though I was dog tired, I stepped outside f...
The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission serves veterans and their families in numerous ways.

Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission Serves Those Who Served

Kane County is the sixth most veteran populous county in the State of ...
Stroke Survivor 2 Survivor Program

Life after Stroke Survivors Support Program at Sherman Hospital in Elgin

Stroke survivors often face life-altering effects that can damage or l...
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides a timeline guide for booster shots.

CDC Takes Guesswork Out of Booster Shot Timeline

​Not sure how long to wait to get your COVID-19 booster shots...
An Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy student is the inaugural winner of an innovation scholarship.

Kane County Student Awarded Scholarship for Innovation to Aid Mobility

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation has...