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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...
Perspective -  Black History Month

Local Perspective - Black History Month

​It’s Black History month and I’ve been asked to answer the question “...
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...
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...
Tabletop Exercise at Kane County Office of Emergency Management

Tornado by Tabletop - Kane County Prepares for a Large-scale Emergency

​The Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) recently convene...
Will County Executive, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Dupage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy, Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog and Former NACO President Denise WInfrey

Kane County Officials Attend White House Forum

​Kane County Board Chairman Corinne Pierog, along with more than ...
Kane County Jail Recovery Pod

From There to Here – Kane County Sheriff Introduces First of its Kind Supportive Reentry Program

​In the coming weeks, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain will be launching a...
Pictured here are Nelly Paredes and Claudia Serrano

Empowering Parent and Caregiver Voices in the Children’s Mental Health System

​The Kane County System of Care (KCSOC) Parent Council was recognized ...
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...
Voting machine

Kane County Clerk Introduces Flexible Election Day Polling

​Voters in Kane County can now cast their ballots at any precinct ...
Meet Nala!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Nala

​“You always know what a dog is thinking...
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...