Tagged: Around Town - Page 44

Kane County 911 staff members enjoy a 'hoppy' reunion with Autumn and Winter.

911 Staffer 'Hops' into Action

​Life as a 911 telecommunicator is like taking a ride on a rollercoast...
Danger, yellow bullheads! Danger!  The schreckstoff, or 'scary stuff' present in the skin cells of the fish in this heron's bill likely saved other bullheads from a similar fate.

Good Natured: Fish Alarm Chemicals

​“Ist das nicht eine Schnitzelbank...
Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the structural integrity of bridges on Kane County highways

A Closer Look Helps Ensure Safety on Kane County Bridges

​​Bridge inspections ensure safety and are key to maintaining the stru...
Meet Fluffy

Kane County Animal Control Pet of the Week - Fluffy

​“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment...
Lyndsay Hartman

Kane County Health Department Previews Opioid Awareness Campaign

​On March 20th, the Kane County Health Department's Division of Commun...
Light Pollution

Let the Stars Shine: Embrace Dark Sky Week

​International Dark Sky Week is April 2 from 8:00am until April 8t...
Map of Kane County Businesses in Illinois Makers Madness Contest

UPDATE Kane County Companies Advance in Statewide Makers Madness Contest

​UPDATE #2:  Three Kane County, based products and compa...
On a sunny day in April 2014, persons unknown left this box of bunnies at Ferson Creek Fen in St. Charles.

Good Natured: Pet Rabbits Make Lousy Easter Gifts

​​Note: Today's column first ran in April 2014...
Adoption Success!

Adoption Success - CASA Volunteers Make A Difference in the Life of a Child

​Among the complexities of the court system, there are dedicated indiv...