Environment

Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, April 29, 2023

Kane County Recycling Program's First Major Event of 2023

Shredding 'n' More Recycling Event, April 29, 2023 - confidential docu...
Paper Cups

Paper Cups Now Recyclable Curbside

​Here's some good news for anyone feeling environmental guilt over a d...
A number of Earth Day celebrations are taking place throughout Kane County in 2023.

Earth Day Celebrations in Kane County

Earth Day Celebrations April 22, 2023 Aurora – 201 N...
People can observe a wide variety of native bees without fear of being stung.

Good Natured: Native Bees in Kane County

​Last week when we explored the life of Colletes, or cellophane bees, ...
Gaga Pit at Lincoln School in St. Charles

Kane County Fit for Kids Funds Projects Including a Gaga Pit

​Making Kane County Fit for Kids (Fit for Kids) is a nonprofit organiz...
Fox River in Kane County

Funding Flowing to the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail

Kane County's Fabulous Fox...
Projects such as the Geneva Arts Fair were among those in Kane County selected to receive state funding.

Kane County Festivals and Attractions Receive Over $1 Million to Boost Tourism

​​Five Kane County communities will be receiving between $18,000 to $5...
Rain barrels and compost bins will be available again for a limited time only through a special spring sale.

Kane County's Annual Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Program Returns For Limited Time

​Kane County Recycles and Clean Water for Kane are part...
It was a banner year in funding awards for the Kane County Division of Transportation in 2022.

2022 Banner Year for KDOT Funding Awards

​The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) was awarded more th...
Cellophane bee tunnels resemble ant hills, but the hole is larger.

Good Natured: Warmer Weather Brings Out the Bees

​The other day I was at Delnor Woods Park in St...
Geneva Listening Session Held in March

Climate Action Implementation Plan Listening Session in Elgin

Get involved in protecting the future of Kane County by attending an ...
Uncut grass is an example of a concern a typical property maintenance inspection may include.

Kane County's New Property Code Enforcement Division

​​Kane County has opened a new Property Code Enforcement Division...