Environment

Deadline to Apply is July 31, 2025

Kane County Offers Rent and Utility Help to Prevent Homelessness

​Kane County residents who are behind on rent or utilities and at risk...
Harvesting Opportunity: Kane County’s Local Food Economy in Action

New Series: Spotlight on Kane County Farms and the Food & Farm Resiliency Grant

​​Kane County Connects is launching a new series spotlighting local fa...
Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County

Kane County Housing Needs Survey - Help Shape the Future of Housing in Kane County

Kane County is developing a plan to improve access to affordable and i...
Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor

Longmeadow Parkway Project Honored with National Award for Engineering Excellence

Kane County’s Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor—spanning the Fox Rive...
May 17 – Kane County Spring Shred & More

May 17, Kane County Spring Shred & More Recycling Event

​May 17 – Kane County Spring Shred & More Location: 540 S...
The George Crego Farm is located on Finley Road in Blackberry Township, just south and west of IL Route 47.

Kane County Awarded $750,000 for Historic Revitalization

Kane County has received a $750,000 grant from the National Park Servi...
Picture of the Solar Field at the Kane County Judicial Campus

Switch Together Launches Summer Program to Expand Solar Energy Access in Kane County

Switch Together, formerly known as Solar Switch, has launched its summ...
Fabyan Windmill - Fabyan Forest Preserve

Safeguarding the Historic Fabyan Windmill

Preserving the Fabyan Windmill is critical to safeguarding an iconic p...
Kane County Launches Recycle Coach

Recycle Coach Launches in Kane County, Live Demo Scheduled April 23

Kane County is joining a growing number of Illinois communities modern...
Lords Park Zoo Elk

Wild Wonders: Exploring Kane County’s Three Unique Zoos

Kane County may be known for its scenic landscapes and charming towns,...
Mavis Bates, Rob Linke, Jodie Wollnik, Courtney Berg-Meyer, Corinne Pierog

Kane County Proclaims April 22, 2025, as Earth Day

The Kane County Board has proclaimed April 22, 2025, as Earth Day and ...