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Miles from home, a displaced cicada sits, silently, as his next adventure awaits.

Good Natured: Cicadas Under Pressure

​The other day I was puttering in the garage and listening, as I often...
West Aurora High School alumnus Lauren Carlini will represent the U.S. at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

West Aurora Grad To Compete at Paris 2024 Olympic Games

​West Aurora High School Class of 2013 graduate Lauren Carlini was one...
Neither bumble bees nor naturalists can resist the sweet smell of Tilia blossoms; the aromas are equally alluring- and perhaps even more so- at night.

Good Natured: Basswoods in Bloom

​I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure St...
Northern Illinois Food Bank is kicking off its 2024 free summer meals program for kids as food insecurity remains high. Its program fuels more than 7,000 kids daily.

Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off 2024 Free Summer Meals Program for Kids

​Food insecurity among children surges during the summer months when s...
Kane County staff volunteers developed and maintain the 24-by-24-foot garden plot on the Geneva campus.

Third Annual Kane County Government Garden Growing Goodwill

​The third annual Kane County Volunteer Garden is already taking ...
Poly Mothman, a polyphemus moth, used chemistry and mechanical means to make his way out of his sturdy cocoon.

Good Natured: Polyphemus Moth and Cocoon Part Two

​Last week we spent some time getting to know Poly Pupa, the cocoon pr...
Kane County Veterans Memorial located at the Kane County Government Center campus in Geneva.

2024 Memorial Day Ceremonies/Events Across Kane County

​“Freedom is not free — It must be earned and preserved by each succee...
A handsome hover fly, which developed from a larva known as a rat-tailed maggot (or 'mousie' to ice fisher people) pauses on top of a flower. Photo credit: iStock

Good Natured: Rat-Tailed Maggots

​As a little kid, I was really lucky...
The Kane County Board recently recognized the dedication of KDOT's public works professionals during a board meeting.

Kane County Proclamation Recognizes Public Works Professionals

​In Kane County, public works professionals at the Kane County Divisio...
Sienna is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Sienna

​She has a face made for kisses and a squat little body made for hugs ...
On May 16, the Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it would step up enforcement efforts through Memorial Day weekend to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket."

This Memorial Day, Click It - Don't Risk It

​​Summer is just around the corner, and while travel plans may vary, o...
Eastern phoebes show a preference for nesting in sheltered locations. They'll also refurbish and reuse their nests, often returning to the same site year after year. Credit: iStock/Carol Hamilton

Good Natured: Eastern Phoebes

​Last month the St...
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