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Kane County Word Puzzle 2023

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Kane County serves residents in over two dozen communities...

New Measure for Awarding Construction Contracts in Kane County

Kane County Enacts more Stringent Policy for Awarding Construction Contracts

The Kane County Board has adopted a measure known as a Responsib...

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

“A dog is not a thing...

Tammy Williams, Court Services Pretrial Officer

“Probation Officer of the Year” Awarded in Celebration of National Pretrial, Probation, and Detention Officer Week

Tammy Williams, Court Services Pretrial Officer, was selected as the ...

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...

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...

Two species of teasel occur in Illinois, Dipsacus fullonum and D. laciniatus, and both are equally invasive. The plants were brought to the United States intentionally, but escaped cultivation and have proliferated, especially in disturned areas.

Good Natured: Invasive Teasel

Greetings Good Natured readers...

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...

Route 31 underpass in Geneva

Kane County Government Center Remains Accessible During Geneva Underpass Closure

Access to the Kane County Government Center, located at 719 S...

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...

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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