Environment

Energy Rebates and Incentives

Kane County’s Guide to Energy Rebates and Incentives

​Looking to save money on home improvements while making your home mor...
Know your leaves

Kane County's Advice? Leave the Leaves

​Most people come to the Kane County Recycling webpages looking for in...
Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee

Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning 2.0

Recently, the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee hel...
“Guardians”

Kane County Forest Preserve to Mark 100th Anniversary with Land Restoration and Art Display

The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with t...
End of Year Delays to Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Program

End of Year Delays to Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Program

​Kane County’s longstanding household hazardous waste home pick-up pro...
Native to eastern Asia, multicolored Asian lady beetles were introduced in the United States as a means of biological insect control

Good Natured: Lady Bugs

​Just in case you hadn't noticed… The bugs are back in town...
Kane County Spooktacular 2024

Spooktacular Brings Spooky Fun to County Employees and Families

The Annual Kane County Halloween Spooktacular delighted county employe...
Public EV charger located at the Kane County Division of Transportation at 41W011 Burlington Rd, Campton Hills, IL 60175

Kane County Expands Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with Newest Charger Installation

Kane County continues to build on its early adoption of sust...
Latest Table Top Exercise Held for Kane County Department Heads and Staff

A Step Ahead: Preparing for the Unknown is a Unified Effort in Kane County Government

​In today’s fast-paced world, emergency preparedness is more important...
This earthen pot, smaller than a dime, is the work of a Eumenes potter wasp. The open hole indicates this nest is empty; a nest with an egg inside will be sealed at the lip and should be left in place.

Good Natured: Potter Wasp's Nest

​Some folks live in houses decorated with sophisticated 'objets d’art'...
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Kane County Division of Transportation Uses Cutting-Edge Technology to Battle Winter Weather

With winter fast approaching and Chicago expecting a La Niña weather p...
A turkey vulture, or TV, warily guards its dinner. The bird’s nearly naked head is an adaptation to its diet, which is nearly 100% carrion.

Good Natured: Nature’s Dinner Guests in Kane County

When I was a kid, eating out was pretty big deal...