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Environment

Picture Courtesy of the St. Charles Park District

St. Charles Park District Celebrates Local Forest’s Induction into National Old-Growth Forest Network

St...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Karma

“You can tell by the kindness of a dog how a human should be...

Kane County 911 staff members enjoy a 'hoppy' reunion with Autumn and Winter.

911 Staffer 'Hops' into Action

Life as a 911 telecommunicator is like taking a ride on a rollercoast...

Danger, yellow bullheads! Danger! The schreckstoff, or 'scary stuff' present in the skin cells of the fish in this heron's bill likely saved other bullheads from a similar fate.

Good Natured: Fish Alarm Chemicals

“Ist das nicht eine Schnitzelbank...

Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the structural integrity of bridges on Kane County highways

A Closer Look Helps Ensure Safety on Kane County Bridges

Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the stru...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Fluffy

“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment...

Light Pollution

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...

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