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Let the Stars Shine: Embrace Dark Sky Week

International Dark Sky Week is April 2 from 8:00am until April 8t...

On a sunny day in April 2014, persons unknown left this box of bunnies at Ferson Creek Fen in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Pet Rabbits Make Lousy Easter Gifts

Note: Today's column first ran in April 2014...

After being counted, measured and sexed, tiger salamanders in the St. Charles Park monitoring program are released in their breeding pond. The presence of a healthy population of salamanders is an indicator of a healthy habitat.

Good Natured: Salamander Season

My three-year-old self couldn't believe her eyes...

Odorous house ants' natural habitat is outdoors but, drawn by easy access to food and shelter, they often find their way into homes. Credit: Wirestock

Good Natured: Odorous House Ant Part 2

With Illinois' General Primary just around the corner, I'm inclined t...

Are you Ready for a Disaster?

2024 Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan

Kane County Office of Emergency Management and Kane County Department...

Small bordering on teensy, Tapinoma sessile measures just under 1/8-in. in length. Pictured here next to a toothpick, it's an ant that shows up regularly in houses each spring.

Good Natured: Odorous House Ant

Every year or so, right around this time, the dedicated staff at Good...

Osprey are currently listed as threatened in Illinois. Photo credit: Adobe Stock/Lauren Swanson

Osprey-Nesting Platform Installed at Dick Young Forest Preserve

Exciting news...

Illinois and FEMA Floodplain Management Webinars

Illinois and FEMA Floodplain Management Webinars

Illinois and FEMA monthly webinar series continues...

Smaller than most geese, the Ross's goose is an unusual sighting in Kane County. Photo credits: Gordon Garcia

Good Natured: The Ross's Goose

It's that time of year again folks—spring waterfowl migration...

Rendering of New Supportive Housing at 550 2nd Ave. in Aurora

New Affordable Housing Plan

A new collaborative project is set to transform a former school build...

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month

Kane County Area Free Emergency Preparedness Class

Severe Weather Preparedness Month is March, and Kane County's Office ...

Kane County Recycling Guide

Kane County 2024 Recycling Events - Green Guide

Kane County Recycles is out with a new Green Guide suggestions and dir...

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