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This Monday, Columbus Day, marks 45 years that Arthur the ornate box turtle has lived as a pet. His longevity, as well as improved conservation laws prohibiting the capture of other wild turtles, are worth celebrating.

Good Natured: Ornate Box Turtles

Okay Good Natured readers, pop quiz...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

“No animal I know of can consistently be more of a friend and compani...

There are many ways to celebrate the spooktacular season in Kane County

Haunted Happenings in Kane County

There are many ways to enjoy the Halloween and fall season...

The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as a category winner in the Governor's Hometown Awards program.

Kane County Volunteer Garden Sprouts State Service Award

The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden was selected as the Healt...

Help for Illinois Families

Applications Now Open for Program to Help Illinois Families

The State is leveraging federal funds to help Illinois families...

City of Aurora Water & Sewer Division employees Daniel Chavez, left, and Josh Elrod saved a 1-year-old baby's life last week while out in the field performing routine duties. Their split-second decisions made the difference between life and death.

City of Aurora Employees Save Baby's Life

A 1-year-old baby is still alive thanks to the life-saving actions of...

If you think you're seeing more nuts than usual this year, you're not alone. Our region is experiencing an abundance of mast, or tree fruit, this year, with many species producing prodigious quantities of seeds.

Good Natured: Welcome to Mast Year 2023!

If you've thought, lately, that you're going nuts, guess what...

The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emergency and Disaster Preparedness aimed at children.

Preparing Children for Emergencies and Disasters

The Kane County Office of Emergency Management offers classes in Emer...

Kane County Board Votes to Support Gun Safety Measure Known as Ethan’s Law

The Kane County Board, by a vote of 20 yes, one no...

Libraries Matter

Libraries in Kane County Matter and Here's Why

Libraries in Kane County play a crucial role in providing access to i...

New Fall 2023 COVID Vaccine

Fall 2023 COVID Vaccines in Kane County

The Centers for Disease Control advisory panel recommended the new CO...

The green darner, Anax junius, is the largest dragonfly in our area. Adults migrate to the warm South in winter; a new generation arrives back here in spring. Photo credit: iStock/mirceax

Good Natured: Migratory Dragonflies

Did you see them...

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