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What Should I Do With All These Leaves? A Guide to Yard Waste, Leaf Burning And More

What Should I Do With All These Leaves? A Guide to Yard Waste, Leaf Burning And More

November 2, 2015
by Cecilia Govrik
Communities, Environment, Government, Homeowners, Kane County

We’ve enjoyed the fall colors for the past few weeks, but now all of those leaves are starting to pile up on the ground. Unfortunately,…

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DOE: 'No Significant Environmental Impact' for Fermilab's Neutrino Project

DOE: ‘No Significant Environmental Impact’ for Fermilab’s Neutrino Project

October 27, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Communities, Environment, Government, Public Safety

FEATURE PHOTO CAPTION: This graphic illustrates the proposed LBNF/DUNE project, which will include construction at Fermilab in Illinois and at Sanford Lab in South Dakota….

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Cool Stuff in Kane County: The Largest Geothermal Lake in Illinois

Cool Stuff in Kane County: The Largest Geothermal Lake in Illinois

October 26, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Business, Energy, Environment, Health

Editor’s Note: “Cool Stuff in Kane County” is an occasional series of article about, astonishingly, cool stuff in Kane County. For the most part, it’s…

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The Real Scoop on Pet Poop in Kane County, the Awful Truth About Offal ... You Get the Idea

The Real Scoop on Pet Poop in Kane County, the Awful Truth About Offal … You Get the Idea

October 22, 2015
by Cecilia Govrik
Animal Care and Control, Environment, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources, Parks and Recreation

It’s against the law to leave your pet’s poop out where someone can step on it. Each municipality has its own ordinances and regulations about…

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Hey, Jennifer Jarland! Can I Recycle My Caps and Lids? (Yes and No)

Hey, Jennifer Jarland! Can I Recycle My Caps and Lids? (Yes and No)

October 19, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Environment, Recycling

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Kane County Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jarland. You can reach her at 630-208-3841 or recycle@countyofkane.org. (SIDE NOTE TO LOCAL…

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'DamNation' Screening in Batavia Highlights Waterway Health

‘DamNation’ Screening in Batavia Highlights Waterway Health

October 16, 2015
by The Conservation Foundation
Education, Environment, Nature, Nonprofits

Since the Brewster Creek dam near Elgin was removed more than 10 years ago, the quality of the Fox River has improved and migrating fish now can…

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Hey, Kane County! It's Time to Empty Your Swimming Pool!

Hey, Kane County! It’s Time to Empty Your Swimming Pool!

October 16, 2015
by Cecilia Govrik
Environment, Fall 2015, Kane County Division of Environmental and Water Resources

The colder temperatures are sneaking in and the leaves are starting to fall. For some residents, these are the necessary reminders that summer fun is…

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12 Events That Raise Awareness in OAKtober

12 Events That Raise Awareness in OAKtober

October 14, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Environment, Events, Fall 2015, Kane County Forest Preserve District, Nature, Quality of Life

On Oct. 13, the Kane County Board followed the lead of Gov. Bruce Rauner by proclaiming the month of October Oak Awareness Month. The resolution…

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Guess What? A Number in a Triangle Does NOT Mean It's Recyclable

Guess What? A Number in a Triangle Does NOT Mean It’s Recyclable

October 5, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Environment, Government, Recycling

Editor’s Note: I think this is one of Jennifer Jarland’s best recycling tips yet, because it addresses the elephant in the room. (See illustration, above.)…

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Geneva, Elgin Ace Hardware Stores Recycling Old Mercury Thermostats

Geneva, Elgin Ace Hardware Stores Recycling Old Mercury Thermostats

October 5, 2015
by kanecountyconnects
Business, Environment, Government, Recycling

It’s a little odd, maybe, that a lot of the icons for temperature in this digital age still involve a mercury thermometer. If there’s heat…

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