Environment

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...
This hairy woodpecker, identified by the size of its bill rather than its plumage, this winter has been an infrequent visitor to a birdfeeder in Campton Township. Credit:  Leslie Martin

Good Natured: Color Conundrum in Birds

​Last week when we took a look at the life and times of the hairy wood...
Meet Tortellini!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Tortellini

​“I hope people don't take kittens on a whim, like they would a toy, t...
2024 Kane County Community Development Funding Availability

2024 Kane County Community Development Funding Availability

The Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment is pleased to announc...
Hairy woodpeckers can be distinguished from downies by their larger size, larger bill in relation to the head and a lack of spots on the outer tail feathers. Credit:  Carol Hamilton

Good Natured: Hairy Woodpeckers

​Although the word “hairy" isn't itself inherently bad, it's ofte...
Chart from the National Weather Service

Record Warmth in Northern Illinois this Winter Despite Cold Snap

​The National Weather Service Chicago analyzed the data for ...
 Krampus entertaining a local Girl Scout Troop

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Krampus

She was found as a stray, a stray with a blue collar that had a little...
Robins in winter?? Plentiful food, water and shelter have led to year-round success for this popular, and populous, species.

Good Natured: Enjoying Robins Year-Round

​How about those robins, huh...