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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...
Photo Credit to Gordon Garcia

Protecting Great Horned Owls and other Wildlife in Kane County Forest Preserves

​Great Horned Owls are currently nesting in the forest preserves, addi...
A little goes a long way when it comes to salting your driveway or walkway.

Smart Salting for a Better Environment

​​The next time a snow storm hits, hold the salt...
Visual of the Randall Road and Hopps Road Rail and Intersection Project

Kane County Secures $25 Million in Federal Funds for Rail Safety Project near Elgin

​Kane County has been awarded $25 million in funding to improve rail s...
Groundhog in Kane County

UPDATE: Early Spring on the Way ----- Winter's Last Stand or an Early Spring Surprise in Kane County; Only the Groundhog Knows

​2/2/24 UPDATE:  Woodstock Willie declares an early...
​ Used with permission of The Old Farmer's Almanac/Almanac.com

Out on Thin Ice - Safety Tips from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

​Ice FactsNew ice is usually stronger than old ice...
Despite attempts to eradicate it, the spongy (formerly gypsy) moth continues to impact trees throughout our area. This female, full of eggs, was found in Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles in July 2023.

Good Natured: Steps to Kick Invasive Species to the Curb

​Over the past couple of weeks, we've established that a) hitchhiking,...
Kane County will be hosting public input sessions in Aurora, Geneva and Elgin on a draft of its first Climate Action Implementation Plan.

Climate Action Plan Public Sessions in Aurora and Elgin

​Kane County is hosting its final two public input sessions ...
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