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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...
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...
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,...
A resource fair for Kane County veterans will be held Feb. 2 in Batavia.

Resource Fair for Kane County Veterans Feb. 2 in Batavia

​​The Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission is hosting a Veterans...
With big claws and an attitude to match, the rusty crayfish was brought to Illinois intentionally for use as fishing bait. It then hitched around in bait buckets throughout the Upper Midwest, displacing native species along the way.

Good Natured: Infamous Hitchhiking Species

​Back in the day when hitchhikers were a thing, they were hard to miss...
Support Over Stigma

St. Charles Resident Saves Lives by Building Hope

​In 2020, Zoeie Kreiner of St...
Rubber Ducky

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Rubbery Ducky

​“The cat's natural charisma ensures that everyone will notice them...