Environment

Burlington & Bolcum

What's the Word on Roundabouts?

Kane County is about to add to its list of roundabouts...
Kane County takes its first step toward creating a countywide plan to address climate issues for the future.

Climate Action Plan to Create Blueprint for Change Across Kane County

Kane County has taken the first step toward creating a countywide Clim...
Kane County's 2022 Annual Recycling Extravaganza collected 26.6 tons of material- equal to two large school buses!

Twenty-Six Tons Recycled + Shredding This Saturday

​The numbers from Kane County's 2022 Annual Recycling Extravaganza are...
The Fabulous Fox River Trail Guide

Updated: The Fabulous Fox River Water Trail Guide

​Here's the latest Fabulous Fox River Water Trail Guide...
Up, up and away! Spider hatchlings need to disperse quickly, making use of silken strands, wind and electrostatic forces in a phenomenon known as ballooning.

Good Natured Column: It's Ballooning Season

​When I sat down to write this week's column, the last thing I wanted ...
Author and Artist Joel Sheesley shares his artwork of the Fox River in the book, "A Fox River Testimony."

Artist and Author Presents "A Fox River Testimony"

Artist and Author Joel Sheesley is somewhat of an expert when it comes...
Kane County staff volunteers maintain the onsite garden, which has yielded 251 pounds of produce so far this year for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry.

Kane County Garden A Bounty of Goodwill

​​So far this year, 251 pounds of vegetables and herbs have been donat...
Fox Valley Mall is hosting a Dinosaur Show this Saturday with 50% of ticket sales going  to the Highland Park Shooting Response Fund.

Dinosaur Show at Fox Valley Mall Saturday Benefits Highland Park Shooting Victims and Survivors

This Saturday, August 6, Fox Valley Mall will host an educational dino...
Randy Ratsnake

Good Natured Column: Randy the Ratsnake

Are there any animals more misunderstood than snakes...
Kane County's annual confidential document shredding event will be held Saturday, August 13.

Save the Date! Kane County Confidential Document Shredding August 13

Save the date for the annual Kane County Shredding Event for confident...
Grow Solar

Join Kane County for a ‘Solar Power Hour’ Learning Session!

Reduce your energy bills while supporting the local economy and creat...