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Kane County Announces $1 Million Plus for Local Projects from Riverboat Fund

The Kane County Board has approved $1,019,800 in community reinvestmen...
Kane County Drug Court Graduation 2024

Life Changing Program: Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court Graduates

​For the six graduates, this ceremony marks the completion of a two-ye...
As dusk sets in, thousands of swifts, Chaetura pelagica, make their way into an uncapped, unlined chimney in Geneva, IL.

Good Natured: Chimney Swift Migration Season

​If you’re someone with FOMO—Fear of Missing Out—the following story m...
It's apple picking time in Kane County!

Apple Orchards Abound in Kane County

​It's prime apple picking time in Illinois so dust off those apple rec...
Halloween is Thursday October 31

Where to Find a Pumpkin Patch or Farm in Kane County

​​When it comes to pumpkins, Illinois rules the patch...
The recent Friday the 13th started off unlucky for this great horned owl, but got better when rescuers arrived.  The owl's third eyelid is visible on its right eye, but the eye itself was uninjured.

Good Natured: A Great Horned Owl Rescue

​The call came in at 8 a...
Support for Local Growers

Kane County Launches $755,000 Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program to Support Local Growers

​Kane County Launches $755,000 Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program ...
Although large, even snapping turtles like this one—which is the size and color of a large watermelon—can fall victim to fishing line. (photo by Keith Falato)

A Snappy Rescue

​Snapping turtles, I think we can all agree, have an image problem...
Meet Sushi!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Sushi

​No cat purrs unless someone is around to listen...
5th Annual Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health

Kane County Health Department Releases 2024 Youth Voices Forum on Mental Health Report

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) and the Kane County Regional ...