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The long-eared owl's namesake "ears" on top of its head are used for camouflage and communication, but not for listening.  Its actual ears are located farther down, on either side of the head. Photo credit:  Kerry Hargrove

Good Natured: The Phenomenal Hearing of Owls

​My goodness, have you heard the owls lately...
Official Flag Retirement Box

Properly Dispose of Old or Damaged U.S. Flags at Kane County Government Center

​You can properly dispose of a worn-out or damaged U...
Contractors have started clearing roughly 134 acres north of the Fabyan Windmill in Geneva

Clearing Project to Improve Migratory Bird Habitat Ramps Up this Winter

A multiyear project to clear invasive trees and brush from the east si...
Members of the Kane County Sheriff's Office Chaplains Program during a Zoom meeting.

"We're Here for You" Kane County Sheriff Chaplains

Once a month, nine individuals gather at the Kane County Sheriff’s Off...
An electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the Kane County government center in Geneva.

Kane County Among Inaugural Cohort to Join EV Readiness Program

​Kane County is one of 16 communities- and the only County- to join th...
The Kane County Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently completed roadway safety improvements at the intersection of Fabyan Parkway and IL Route 31.

Advanced Technology Aids Safety Improvements at Fabyan Parkway and IL 31

​The Kane County Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently complete...
Kane County Clerk's Office in Aurora.

Kane County Clerk’s Office Receives National Recognition as a “Center for Election Excellence”

The Kane County Clerk’s Office has been named as a Center for Election...
Box turtles like Artie can live 50 years or longer, which is the norm and not the exception.

Good Natured: Box Turtles are Gifts that Keep On Giving

​I watched in amazement the other day as my buddy Arthur wolfed down h...
Kane County's Pre-Arrest Diversion program encompasses more than arrest diversions, with added pathways through law enforcement and community partners.

New Name, Same Critical Mission

Kane County’s Pre-Arrest Diversion is a division of the Kane County S...
Solar Field Project Site

A Sunny Spot in Kane County

If you have driven by the Kane County Judicial Center at the corner o...
Cooking causes half (49%) of all reported home fires and more than two of every five (42%) home fire injuries.

Cooking Safety Tips for a Fire-Free Thanksgiving

​Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking equi...
Small Business Saturday is November 26, 2022.

Kane County Proclaims November 26 as Small Business Saturday

Kane County has officially proclaimed November 26 as Small Business Sa...