Environment

Kane County Awarded Grant to Boost Flood Safety

Kane County Awarded Grant to Boost Flood Safety

​​Kane County is among 23 northern Illinois government agencies select...
 Elder Oaks Farmers Market, owned and operated by Quinton and Samantha Babusch

Growing for Kane: From Beginning Farmers to Family Farm at Elder Oaks

Meet the Farmers At the entrance of Primrose Farm, a St...
Go Solar in Kane County with Switch Together

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

​​Switch Together, formerly known as Solar Switch, has launched its Fa...
Cooling centers around Kane County

​Find Relief from the Heat at a Cooling Center in Kane County

Kane County is expected to experience dangerously high heat indices ra...
Ream's Country Bees

Growing for Kane: Ream's Country Bees, What’s the Buzz?

​Kane County Connects is spotlighting local farms that received grants...
Deadline to Apply is July 31, 2025

Deadline Approaching: Apply Now for Kane County’s Homeless Prevention Assistance

Kane County residents struggling to pay rent or utilities — and at ris...
Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve in Hampshire

New Viewing Platform Proposed for Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve

​The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with plans...
Electronic recycling from past event

Kane County Recycling Extravaganza Returns July 19 — Featuring eworks

​The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, J...
Bicycles collected during past recycling event

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...
State moves closer to implementing universal childhood lead testing in 2026

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...
The project focuses on promoting the use of smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47% while still maintaining a healthy lawn.

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...