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The European Mantis

Good Natured: The European Mantis

“That's me in the cornerThat's me in the spot-lightLosing my religion…...
Credit/ University of Nebraska

Free Agrichemical Container Recycling August 3 and Residential-Use Pesticide Container Recycling Tips

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is sponsoring its annual agric...
Blair Peters with Frisbee

There’s a New Dog in Town: Meet Frisbee

For a second time, the Kane County board room is doubling as a classr...
Bill Poss of Aurora shows some of the items he will auction off during the Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center online auction July 26-27.  The iconic Aurora establishment closed after 41 years in business.  Photo by Al Benson

Get a Slice of History During Luigi's Pizza and Fun Center Online Auction

​Loyal patrons and fans of the iconic Luigi's Pizza and Fun Cente...
Illinois Monarch Project

Roadside Mowing Underway to Help Grow, Protect Pollinator Habitat

Public urged to slow down, proceed with caution around heavy vehicles...
Kane County has returned to what the CDC is designating as "high" community COVID-19 level.

Kane County COVID-19 Community Level Returns to "High"

Kane County has returned to what the CDC is designating as “high"...
Snickers

Pet of the Week: Snickers

He’s not what some might call a “normal” looking dog, whatever the de...
Fireworks over Elgin/Photo from City of Elgin News Release

City of Elgin Hosting "End of Summer Bash” Featuring Concert, Food Trucks and Fireworks

​The City of Elgin is hosting its "End of Summer Bash" on Fr...
National Night Out at the Kane County Sheriff's Office will include a number of activities such as a K-9 demonstration.

Kane County Celebrates National Night Out August 2

Communities throughout Kane County will be among the thousands across ...
The 10-day Intelligentsia Cup racing series kicks off Friday, July 22 in West Dundee.

Intelligentsia Cup Pro Racing Series Kicks Off in West Dundee July 22

Professional cyclists from across the world will converge on West...
With assistance from wildlife biologists from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, American kestrel chicks in the Kane County nest box program are weighed, measured and banded.       Photo credit:  John Heneghan

Good Natured: The American Kestrel- Part II

After last week's column on American kestrels, a few folks contacted m...