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Not flashy but fascinating just the same, diurnal fireflies fly during the daytime and inhabit moist fields and woodlands throughout our area.

Good Natured: Daytime Fireflies

​Last week we took a Good-Natured look at fireflies, those flashy star...
The Kane County Fair is back for its 154th year.

Kane County Fair Returns for 154th Year!

​Save the date for the 154th Kane County Fair and Festival July 1...
Kane County is the Fifth Largest County in Illinois

Kane County Named to Top 20 List of America’s Best Counties

​Kane County has been ranked as one of the top 20 counties in the nati...
Kane County's Annual Recycling Extravaganza returns on Saturday, July 22.

Volunteers Needed for Kane County's Annual Recycling Extravaganza

​“Kane County's Annual Recycling Extravaganza returns on Saturday, Jul...
Dick Young Forest Preserve - Photo Courtesy of the Forest Preserve of Kane County Facebook Page

Kane County Forest Preserve Expands with More Land

​Through a mixture of purchases and donations, the Forest Preserve Dis...
At night male fireflies take to the air while females watch from prominent posts, but during the daytime both sexes rest amid foliage.

Good Natured: The Firefly

​Enchanting...
Meet Chubby!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​He's short, low to the ground and absolutely adorable...
Fourth of July events and celebrations are being held throughout Kane County.

This Week's Fourth of July Events and Celebrations in Kane County

​Aurora - July 3, 2023Fireworks: RiverEdge Park 360 N...
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Batavia Quarry

Beat the Heat and Take a Dip in Park District Pools

​There are many places to splash around Kane County this summer...
Fourth of July

A Video Message from Kane County Chair Corinne Pierog on Freedom and Independence

​Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog shares her thoughts as the nat...
Reusable Bags and How They Measure Up

Kane County Recycles Rates the Reusable Bag - Series Part Three

​The first municipal single use checkout bag ordinance passed in Kane ...