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Cherished by humans for its delightful songs and perky ways, the house wren has another side to its breeding-season behaviors.

Good Natured: House Wrens

​Whenever I hear the charming lilt of the house wren, I can't help but...
1212 Larkin Ave in Elgin

Financing from Kane County’s Affordable Housing Fund Produces Award Winning Project

Kane County has an Affordable Housing Fund to provide gap financing fo...
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve is located at 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles.

New Trail Project Underway at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve

​New improvements are underway at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St...
Memorial Display for K-9 Hudson

A Fitting Tribute for a Courageous K9

​There was a fitting tribute to Kane County Sheriff K-9 Hudson, attend...
Meet Venus!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​If you saw a picture of Venus, KCAC's spayed tan and white female Pit...
Often heard but seldom seen, the wood thrush is known for its melodious song of lilting, flute-like notes. Photo Credit:  Banu R

Good Natured: The Season of Songbirds

​Beauty, they say, is in the eye of the beholder (or beer holder, acco...
Kane County Veterans Memorial located on the Kane County Government Center Campus in Geneva

2023 Memorial Day Ceremonies/Events Across Kane County

​“Freedom is not free — It must be earned and preserved by each succee...
Sharp dressed in red and black, a male scarlet tanager pauses for his closeup before resuming his foraging activities.  Photo by Nikki Dahlin

Good Natured: The Trees Are Alive with Sharp-Dressed Men

​I believe it was that little ol' band from Texas, ZZ Top, that noted,...
Geneva Sunset Park District Pool

Park District Pools Opening for the Season Across Kane County

​There are many places to splash around Kane County this summer...
Meet Serena!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​Most dogs have big hearts and beautiful souls that shine through them...
Kane County employees celebrate National Bike to Work Day on May 19.

Kane County Employees Celebrate Bike to Work Day May 19, 2023

​Rain didn't stop Kane County employees from biking to work on Nationa...
A-ha! Native plants attract native pollinators and a host of other wildlife.  Here a silver-spotted skipper sips nectar from blazing star, a prairie plant that thrives in full sun.

Good Natured: Benefits of Native Plants

​When was the last time you had an A-ha...