Environment

Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County
Kane County is expected to experience dangerously high heat indices ra...

Growing in Kane: Ream's Country Bees, What’s the Buzz?
Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...

Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for Kane County’s Homeless Prevention Assistance
Kane County residents struggling to pay rent or utilities — and at ris...

New Viewing Platform Proposed for Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve
The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with plans...

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring eworks
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring Hesed House and Flat Can Recycling
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring ePaint’s Mission to Turn Old Paint Into New Possibilities
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...

More Kane County ZIP Codes Identified as High Risk for Pediatric Lead Poisoning
On July 1, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released an...

Kane County Launches Smart Sprinkler Pilot Program to Promote Water Conservation and Lower Utility Costs
Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve wa...

Kane County Health Department: Safeguarding Food at Seasonal Events
As summer brings festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor celebrations...

Patrolling the Preserves - Kane County Mounted Rangers
For over 40 years, the Kane County Mounted Rangers have volunteered t...

Controlling Cattails -- Kane County Forest Preserve District to Control Invasive Hybrid Cattail Across Six Preserves
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County Commission has appro...