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Compost bins and rain barrels are available for a limited time through Kane County Recycles, Clean Water for Kane and The Conservation Foundation.

Kane County's Sprout 'n' Spout Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program is Back!

​Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...
ROE Educator of the Year banquet is Friday May 3, 2024

48th Kane County Educator of the Year Draws Record Number of Nominations

​The Kane County Regional Office of Education (ROE) says it received a...
Meet Karma!

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...
Meet Fluffy

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Fluffy

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

Kane County Health Department Previews Opioid Awareness Campaign

​On March 20th, the Kane County Health Department's Division of Commun...
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...
Adoption Success!

Adoption Success - CASA Volunteers Make A Difference in the Life of a Child

​Among the complexities of the court system, there are dedicated indiv...