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Skunk cabbage is northern Illinois' earliest blooming native wildflower, popping up in late winter in groundwater seeps, springs and fens. Photo by Jill Voegtle.

Good Natured: Skunk Cabbage

​A couple of weeks ago, I was talking with a gentleman who said he's b...
Broccoli is available for adoption at Kane County Animal Control.

Pet of the Week

His name is Broccoli after all...
The recent Kane County Sheriff's Office Community Blood Drive impacted and saved 99 lives.

Kane County Blood Drive Saves Lives

Kane County employees and community members rolled up their sleeves du...
Army veteran David Moore of Aurora leads the Kane County Board and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Army Veteran Leads County Board Pledge of Allegiance

​Army veteran ​David Moore of Aurora was the invited guest to lea...
Join the Kane County Sheriff's Sharks plunging team for Special Olympics Illinois.

Join the Kane County Sheriff's Sharks Plunging Team for Special Olympics

​Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain and Undersheriff Amy Johnson invite...
Alert! Snap Benefit Reduction

Reduction in SNAP Benefits Will Put Additional Demand on Kane County Food Pantries

Families who qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Progr...
It's 'poofy pants' clearly visible, a rough-legged hawk takes off from a weathered perch. Photo credit: Devonyu

Good Natured: Rough-Legged Hawk

​What's more fun than an up-close glimpse of a hawk...
Piper is Available for Adoption at Kane County Animal Control

Adoptable Pet of the Week

It’s hard not to fall immediately in love with little Piper...
Find Out if you Qualify forFree Tax Preparation Help in Your Area

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available

Low-to-moderate income families and older adults needing assistance fi...
Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser

Why the Delay in the Pre-Trial Fairness Act?

​On December 28, 2022, Kankakee Judge Thomas Cunnington declared the P...
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States

Deadline Extended to Apply For Anti-Smoking and Vaping Project Funding

The Kane County Health Department is extending the deadline to apply ...
The reddish-brown pods of the Kentucky coffeetree contain seeds that were once used as a coffee substitute, and, even further back, as food for Ice Age megafauna.

Good Natured: Kentucky Coffeetree

​Hey, today let's have a little coffee klatch...
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