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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...

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...

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 Animal Control Pet of the Week - Meet Brownie

“Animals don’t lie...

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...

St. Charles Resident Saves Lives by Building Hope

In 2020, Zoeie Kreiner of St...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Rubbery Ducky

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

Scott's Law Crash involving Illinois State Trooper

A Reminder about "Scott's Law" or the Move Over Law

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reported numerous crashes involv...

Kane County Health Department Urges Residents to Safeguard Homes and Families Against Radon Exposure

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is participating in the nati...

$Having hitchhiked a ride to Illinois from California, and despite a fractured shell, this snail is now living comfortably in a terrarium in DeKalb County. Photo by Peggy Anesi$

Good Natured: Esther Duncan the Hitchhiking Snail

Growing up we had the best neighbors a kid could hope for: Harry ...

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