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Flooding is an increasing concern across the Midwest

Kane County Deploys a Solar-Powered Flood Warning System

Kane County is taking a forward-thinking step in climate resilience a...

Baby bison born on May 9 in Kane County

Kane County Celebrates First Bison Calf Born at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve

The American Indian Center has announced the birth of the first bison ...

Kane County is home to a new type of grocery store.

Kane County’s First Zero-Waste Grocery Store Opens in St. Charles

Chipko Market, which opened in November 2025 at 902 S...

Kane County Recycles

Two Communities Tie for Top Curbside Recycling Rate in Kane County

The cities of Geneva and St...

Kane County Marks 25 Years of Farmland Protection Program

Kane County Marks 25 Years of Farmland Protection Program

The Kane County Board has proclaimed April 10, 2026, as the 25th anni...

Kane County campaign recycling program

Kane County Announces 2026 Campaign Sign Recycling Program

Kane County will once again host a campaign sign recycling program fo...

Limited-time sale offers residents discounted compost bins and rain barrels, with convenient local pickup and no delivery fees.

Kane County, Conservation Foundation Launch Spring Sale for Discount Compost Bins and Rain Barrels

Kane County is partnering with The Conservation Foundation ...

Bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve

The Wait is Almost Over - Visit the Bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, Beginning May 1

Want to visit the bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve...

More than a thousand vehicles passed through the first recycling event of 2026

Kane County Recycling Event Sets New Attendance High

Despite brisk temperatures on Feb...

Conservation Foundation staff Jessica Mino, Kane County's Sarra Hinshaw, Austin Powell, Clair Ryan, Jodie Wollnik and Mavis Bates (center)

Kane County Board Member Recognized for Climate and Conservation Leadership

Kane County Board member and Chair of the Board’s Energy and Environ...

Realtors can play a key role in the program by sharing information with new homeowners.

Kane County and The Conservation Foundation Partner to Bring Trees to New Homeowners

UPDATE -- More trees are available for giveaway...

Utility incentives and rebates are designed to reduce upfront costs while delivering long-term savings

Kane County Shares Utility Discounts and Incentives Available for 2026

Rising energy costs continue to put pressure on households, but impro...

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