Environment

Out on Thin Ice - Safety Tips from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Ice FactsNew ice is usually stronger than old ice...

Despite attempts to eradicate it, the spongy (formerly gypsy) moth continues to impact trees throughout our area. This female, full of eggs, was found in Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles in July 2023.

Good Natured: Steps to Kick Invasive Species to the Curb

Over the past couple of weeks, we've established that a) hitchhiking,...

Kane County will be hosting public input sessions in Aurora, Geneva and Elgin on a draft of its first Climate Action Implementation Plan.

Climate Action Plan Public Sessions in Aurora and Elgin

Kane County is hosting its final two public input sessions ...

Three communities in Kane County will receive upgrades to their electric vehicle chargers.

Three Kane County Communities Tapped for EV Charging Station Upgrades

Batavia, Elgin and Geneva are among selected communities statewide t...

With big claws and an attitude to match, the rusty crayfish was brought to Illinois intentionally for use as fishing bait. It then hitched around in bait buckets throughout the Upper Midwest, displacing native species along the way.

Good Natured: Infamous Hitchhiking Species

Back in the day when hitchhikers were a thing, they were hard to miss...

Climate Action Plan - Community Meetings

Kane County Unveils Climate Action Implementation Plan Draft

Kane County has completed a draft of its first Climate Action Im...

St. Charles Resident Saves Lives by Building Hope

In 2020, Zoeie Kreiner of St...

Picture of what a typical ice jam looks like

On the Lookout for Ice Jams on the Fox River

As the suburbs gradually warm after last week's extreme cold, weather...

$Having hitchhiked a ride to Illinois from California, and despite a fractured shell, this snail is now living comfortably in a terrarium in DeKalb County. Photo by Peggy Anesi$

Good Natured: Esther Duncan the Hitchhiking Snail

Growing up we had the best neighbors a kid could hope for: Harry ...

Kane County Recycles Green Tip -- Stryofoam

There are two known recycling drop-offs in Kane County: Dart...

Kane County Animal Control offers advice for residents to keep their pets safe during extreme cold temperatures.

Kane County Animal Control Provides Pet Safety Tips for Freezing Winter Temperatures

As subzero temperatures blanket the area, Kane County Animal Con...

List of Warming Centers in Kane County

There are a number of warming center across Kane County for those seek...

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