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Geothermal Power Hour

Kane County Geothermal Power Hour

Did you know your own backyard has the potential to be an energy sour...
Rather than round, the wheel formation of these mating damselflies is nearly heart shaped.

Good Natured: Dragonfly and Damselfly Mating Rituals

​It's been said, by more than one starry-eyed romantic, on more than o...
Volunteers from Hesed House showcase some of the bicycles collected during the event

Kane County's Recycling Effort Helps Provide Bicycles to the Homeless

​During its largest recycling event of the year, Kane County partnered...
Like a fighter pilot on patrol, this green darner dragonfly scans his territory for prey as well as rival males. iStock photo credit Kyle Reynolds

Good Natured: Green Darner

​The other day a long-ago memory came drifting back...
Representatives from transit agencies meet with the Kane County Board

The Future of Public Transit Topic of Kane County Board Meeting

​As lawmakers debate proposals to reform the region's public transit s...
Members of the Kane County Finance Department

Kane County Honored with Top Budget and Financial Reporting Awards

​Kane County's Finance Department has received dual recognition f...
Just like human babies, insect babies-- also known as larvae- sometimes bear little resemblance to the adults they become.

Good Natured: Insect Babies

​Have you ever tried to match a picture of a baby to what s/he looks l...
Learn How to Use Voting Equipment Ahead of Nov. 5 Election

Kane County Clerk's Office Hits the Road with Voting Equipment Demonstrations Ahead of November 5 Election

​The Kane County Clerk's Office will be taking their voting equipment ...
Earwig droppings contain an aggregation pheromone that attracts both adults and nymphs, resulting in earwig clusters like this one inside some milkweed leaves. This plant was the only one among six milkweeds to host such a gathering.

Good Natured: Earwig Boom

​The other day, just for kicks, I tossed out the word “earwig&quo...
Plan to address Climate Action

Kane County Climate Action Plan Kick Off Meeting Scheduled August 10

​In a move towards environmental sustainability, the Kane County Board...
Conserve Water for Kane

Conserve Water for Kane - Kane County Water Conservation, Education, and Technical Assistance Program

​Attention Kane County Municipal Officials, Public Works Staff, and Wa...
picture by Abby Drommerhausen

Community Rallies to Save Turtles with New Crossing Signs

​A successful GoFundMe campaign in Lily Lake has raised enough money t...
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