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Culex mosquito

First Mosquitoes Positive for West Nile Virus Reported in Montgomery

The Kane County Health Department has confirmed the first mosquitoes...
A $400,000 state grant will allow Presidential Park in Algonquin to build a new playground, challenge course and open-air pavillion.

Algonquin Receives $400,000 State Grant For Presidential Park

​Presidential Park in the Village of Algonquin will get a major faceli...
Kane County Board Member Mavis Bates, chair of the Board's Energy and Environmental Committee, holds the EPA Green Power certificate during this week's Board meeting.

Kane County Receives National Award for Use of Green Power

​Kane County has been recognized as a Green Power Partner by the Envir...
Local farms, farmers markets and non-profits who received matching mini-grants from Kane County and the Illinois Farmers Market Association.

Local Farms, Farmers Markets and Non-Profits Awarded Mini Grants

Kane County is partnering with the Illinois Farmers Market Association...
North America's smallest falcon, the American Kestrel. Photo by John Magera of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Good Natured Column: The American Kestrel

Well, it happened again the other day...
South Elgin Facebook Post

South Elgin Storm Damage/Branch Pickup Continues

​From the Village of South Elgin The aftermath of the July 4 storm co...
Kane County Recycling Volunteers

Kane County’s Annual Recycling Extravaganza Draws Numbers Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

According to Kane County Recycling Coordinator Clair Ryan, 778 vehicl...
Rusty Crayfish

There Are Underwater Invaders in Kane County Local Streams and Rivers

There are underwater invaders in our local streams and rivers and we w...
Measuring right around 4 mm, or just over 1/8 in. in length, the polished or 'spotless' lady beetle is one of our area's native ladybug species.

Good Natured Column: Let's Talk Ladybugs!

​Living with three dogs, I've come to accept that few areas of my life...
The Village of Burlington was one of 18 recipients statewide of an Illinois EPA grant.

Village of Burlington Receives Illinois EPA Grant to Develop Sewer Plan

​The Village of Burlington in Kane County is one of 18 statewide ...
Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) USDA

The Spread of Poison Hemlock

Poison hemlock grows along streams and ditches throughout Illinois...
The long projection at the end of this long-horned beetle is an ovipositor, used for depositing eggs in wood. Graphisurus fasciatus targets dead and dying trees for egg laying; its activities aid in natural decomposition processes.

Good Natured Column: Long Horned Beetle

The other night, even though I was dog tired, I stepped outside f...
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