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The hornworm pupa displays a prominent proboscis and wing pads - interesting in and of themselves, but even more so considering that neither feature is present on the caterpillar itself.

Good Natured: Hornworms

​Fall is in full swing these days, with animals everywhere getting rea...
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...
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...
Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) worked hard on its award-winning booth in this year's Halloween Spooktacular.

Kane County Halloween Spooktacular

​Kane County employees and their families enjoyed another year of tric...
Kane County Veterans Service Organizations Receive Federal Recovery Funds

Kane County Veterans Service Organizations Find Unique Financial Support from Kane County

​As many as a dozen Kane County Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) ...
Jack-o'-lantern mushrooms have many fine qualities, but edibility isn't one of them. While not deadly, the symptoms it induces are described as 'making one wish they were dead.' Photo credit:  Louis Vannatta.

Good Natured: Jack-o'-Lantern Mushroom

​With Halloween just around the corner, it seems fitting that we turn ...
We Love Halloween!

Show Us How Much You Love Halloween, Kane County

​Kane County Connects is excited to announce our Halloween decoration&...
A new roundabout connecting Fabyan Parkway, Main Street and Bliss Road in Blackberry Township should be open to traffic by Thanksgiving. Jeff Knox | Staff Photographer

Skyview - Picture of Kane County's Latest Roundabout

​A new roundabout in Kane County will connect Fabyan Parkway, Main Str...
Meet Midnight!

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Midnight

​“Animals like crows and black cats are not ominous at all; it is the ...