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Sporting bare shafts where feathers once grew, Icarus the red-tailed hawk is in the process of recovering from a near-fatal encounter with a landfill flare.

Good Natured: Caring for Icarus

​Imagine this: You're driving along, minding your own business, wh...
Kane County's second annual government garden is taking root and planting day is right around the corner.

Second Annual Kane County Government Garden Taking Root

​​Planting day is right around the corner for the second annual Kane C...
Tis' the season for outdoor Kane County farmers markets and farm stands.

Kane County Farmers Markets a Seasonal Favorite

​It may have snowed in April in Kane County but that hasn't ...
This temporarily flightless male red-tailed hawk, which last fall encountered a landfill flare, displays what's left of his tail. Instead of red, the feathers show the remnants of his finely barred immature plumage.

Good Naured: Risks for Young Raptors

​Alrighty Good Natured readers, show of hands: As a child or young...
Meet Mystic!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​His name was originally Apollo but KCAC already had another dog named...
A number of Earth Day celebrations are taking place throughout Kane County in 2023.

Earth Day Celebrations in Kane County

Earth Day Celebrations April 22, 2023 Aurora – 201 N...
People can observe a wide variety of native bees without fear of being stung.

Good Natured: Native Bees in Kane County

​Last week when we explored the life of Colletes, or cellophane bees, ...
Dozens of pet owners came out Saturday for the first Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) Drive-Thru Clinic of 2023.

Pet Owners Line Up for Convenience and Ease of Kane County Drive-Thru Clinic

​Dozens of dog and cat owners alike came out on a Saturday for the fir...
Finn is Available for Adoption

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​If you're looking for a dog with high energy and a personality that j...
Gaga Pit at Lincoln School in St. Charles

Kane County Fit for Kids Funds Projects Including a Gaga Pit

​Making Kane County Fit for Kids (Fit for Kids) is a nonprofit organiz...
Fox River in Kane County

Funding Flowing to the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail

Kane County's Fabulous Fox...