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Meet Clippy!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week

​“If only cats grew into kittens...
Overgrown grass is a common complaint

Kane County’s New Property Code Enforcement Division Strives for Cooperation in Complaint Resolution

​At a recent meeting of the Kane County Board's Development Committee,...
Inside this gumball-sized sphere, a goldenrod gall fly larva will spend the winter in diapause- insects' version of hibernation.  Photo by Chris Gingrich

Good Natured: Goldenrod Galls

​Longtime Good Natured readers might recall an old column (a 6-year-ol...
Mature Cooper's hawks are blue-gray above with orangish bars across the breast and a prominent 'Cooper's cap' of darker feathers on top of the head.  Photo by Larry Lenard.

Good Natured: Cooper's Hawk

​If you're sitting down to a turkey dinner this week, count yourself i...
Bliss/Main/Fabyan Intersection Ribbon Cutting (see more photos below).

Improved Bliss Road Opens in Kane County with New Roundabout

​​A two-year construction project to improve the alignment o...
The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden had another successful growing season.

Kane County Government Volunteer Garden Serves Up Another Year of Bountiful Donations

​​The Kane County Government Volunteer Garden has donated a total of 1...
A number of Veterans Day events and services will be held throughout Kane County.

Veterans Day Events and Services in Kane County

Ceremonial events to honor our nation's veterans are being held at sev...
Blue is now available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

KCAC Adoptable Pet of the Week

​“A cat doesn't care if you are smart or dumb, give him your heart and...
Badge Given to Newly Sworn in KCOEM Volunteer Officer

Volunteers Sworn in to Serve with Kane County Emergency Management

​Emergencies and disasters don’t happen every day, but when they do, ...
The Kane County Certified Naturalist program attracts adult learners from all walks of life.

Good Natured: Kane County Certified Naturalist Program

​We couldn't believe our eyes...
Some Kane County communities have established new Trick or Treating hours this year.

Hours for Trick or Treating in Kane County

​Kane County communities are gearing up for Halloween, and some have c...