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Also known as River Bugs, caddisflies periodically emerge en masse from the Fox River and its tributaries.  Their larvae live underwater for up to a year, and frequently are used as indicators of aquatic ecosystem health.

Good Natured: The Caddisflies

​Anyone who's spent time along the Fox River, either in it, near it or...
A portion of the batteries collected at the July 2023 recycling event

50,000 Pounds of Material Collected at Kane County's July Recycling Event

​Kane County is all charged up about its recent recycling effort, not ...
Groundbreaking of Hemmens Cultural Center Project

City of Elgin breaks ground on Hemmens Cultural Center Renovation and Addition Project

​The City of Elgin has broken ground on a multi-million dollar renovat...
Meet Captain Picard

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“Dogs own space and cats own time...
Dick Young Forest Preserve

And the Largest Forest Preserve in Kane County is .....

The Dick Young Forest Preserve is the largest preserve in the Forest P...
Kane County Sheriff's Office National Night Out 2023

What A Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office National Night Out Event

​Hundreds of residents turned out for another successful National Nigh...
Mother Nature makes it best: A ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) samples the nectar at a butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) also known as butterflyweed.  Photo Credit:  Karel Bock/iStock

Good Natured: Hummingbirds Part 2

​Last week we explored how the tiny winged jewels we know as hummingbi...
There are Nine School Districts in Kane County

Back to School for Kane County Kids

​There are 9 public school districts serving students in Kane County...
Farmland in Kane County

Kane County Discusses Future Preservation of its Agricultural Heritage

With the growing pressure of residential and commercial development on...
Kane County CPR Training is Free

Kane County Enhances Program to Offer More CPR Training to Residents

​Kane County is pleased to announce the expansion of its popular, life...
Kane County is hosting a 'Solar Power Hour' event August 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Kane County for a 'Solar Power Hour' Learning Session!

​Reduce your energy bills while supporting the local economy and creat...
Kane County Animal Control at National Night Out

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 1

​​Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands acros...